Pork Rinds On The Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet is predicated on the idea that the human body, when deprived of carbohydrates, is forced to burn fat for energy. Introduced by Dr. Robert Atkins in the 1970s, the four-phase Atkins Diet requires followers to consume between 20 g and 100 g carbohydrates per day, depending on the phase and the dieter’s level of physical activity. Some Atkins dieters use pork rinds to mimic high-carb foods disallowed by the diet. Pork rinds, or chicharrones in Spanish, are pieces of deep-fried pig skin. Traditional dieters tend to avoid them due to their high fat content -- about 10 g fat and 160 calories per 1-oz. serving. Atkins followers and other low-carb dieters, however, prize pork rinds because they contain absolutely no carbohydrates and contribute about 18 g of dietary protein per ounce. Pork rinds are crunchy and light, with a vaguely bacony taste that varies in intensity by brand.

Some manufacturers offer flavored varieties such as barbecue or salt and vinegar. Pork rinds are an option for Atkins dieters who seek a crunchy, salty snack fix without resorting to high-carb options such as potato chips -- a definite no-no at 14 g carbs per ounce. If you choose a flavored variety to snack on, check the ingredient list for hidden carbs -- there may be sugars in the seasoning. Low-carb online forums abound with recipes that employ ground pork rinds as a substitute for breading. You can grind the rinds in a food processor or by placing them in a zipper-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. For a low-carb version of deep-fried chicken, for example, dip chicken pieces in a traditional buttermilk egg wash, then coat them with pork rind crumbs and fry as usual. You can use a similar treatment for pork, fish and vegetables. If you can spare a few carbs, mix a few spoonfuls of soy flour, grated Parmesan cheese or low-carb baking mix in with the rinds to create a breading with a richer texture. Crushed pork rinds can stand in for bread crumbs and other carb-laden toppings on casseroles and in foods prepared au gratin. Some cooks have gotten even more inventive -- a pizza crust recipe circulating on a variety of low-carb websites uses pork rinds, eggs, mozzarella and Parmesan baked in a nonstick pizza pan. You also can use ground pork rinds to help bind meatballs or create a low-carb poultry stuffing. Lose Weight. Feel Great! AGE lbs. WEIGHT ft.

However, the downside of losing weight too quickly is that unless you intend to follow the 17 Day Diet permanently you will probably regain the weight you lost. It really is not a long-lasting weight loss program but if you just want to knock off 5 to 10lbs quickly it's worth giving it a try. How do you rate the 17 Day Diet, Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages Network account. 0 of 8192 characters usedPost CommentNo HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites. Just to clear something up. I got bronchitis, not sick from the diet. My husband and I are both on the 17 day diet. We love it. We both feel so much better. I lost 6 1/2 pounds but got sick during the first cycle and had to be on Prednisone. I did gain 3 back but have lost it again as I'm dosing down on the Prednisone.

I wasn't able to exercise much during the 1st cycle so I'm hoping this cycle since I will be of the medicine and able to exercise that I will lose at least 6 1/2 more pounds. Of course he lost double what I did, but he is a big man. We've never eaten so healthy in our lives. Niether of us craves carbs right now, just more veggies, etc. It's amazing. We are now on cycle 2 which allows you to eat healthy carbs every other day. I'm looking forward to feeling and looking even better after this cycle. I love the recipes in the book also, especially the eggplant parm. That's great. I have heard many people on the diet say they got sick and tired of chicken, so make sure that you cook your chicken in a variety of way so that it does not become boring! When you weigh yourself let me know how much weight you've lost.

My grandma does it and lost 8 pounds in the first week! I started it this week. I can have as much grilled chicken as I like. I haven't weighed yet but I can see the difference . Walmart sells the book for 22.50. The diet promotes low ro moderate carbs (not no carbs). The first cycle permits you to eat good carbs (in the form of vegetables). And first cycle specifies only 2 servings of probiotics a day. Good to hear that you have got through cycle 1 and the diet is working for you. However, it's most unusual to suffer from constipation with this plan. Are you drinking enough water, Try an aim for 1.5 to 2L a day, if you can. Also, first thing in the morning have a hot cup of water with the juice of 1/2 a lemon, it might help. I love the diet and have been successful on cycle 1 and looking forward to the 2nd cycle. The only problem my friends amd I who are on it is the constipation.