Foods Forbidden on Atkins Induction
Basically, the rule is that anything not on the
Acceptable Food List isn't allowed. These include but are not limited to the following:
- Grains and anything made with them, including bread, cake, pastries, or anything else made of flour
- Any food that includes added sugars (list of ingredients that mean "sugar"), which is most processed food
- Fruits and fruit juices
- Dairy products except for cheeses and cream in limited quantities as noted on the acceptable foods list
- Starchy vegetables such as potatoes, beets, corn, etc. (starchy veggies are listed at the bottom of the low carb food list).
- Legumes (beans and peas)
- Watch out for deli salads, which often have added sugars
- No alcoholic beverages
- No nuts, although they are encouraged after Induction
What Foods Can Be Added After Induction?
- Nuts, as noted above - 1-2 ounces per day are encouraged.
- More vegetables
- Fresh cheeses (cottage, ricotta, etc.)
- Seeds (such as sunflower seeds)
- Other foods as listed on the Atkins Carbohydrate Ladder
- Other naturally low carb foods - examples: coconut milk, unsweetened soy or almond milk, shirataki noodles, some soy flours, and other specialty low carb foods.
For more, see: Stocking Your Low Carb Pantry and
What You Can Eat on a Low Carb Diet
