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Atkins Diet For Your Heart
Has anybody done the Atkins Diet and do you think it s bad for your heart? I tryed it once and did o.k on it but was concerned about health I did however felt great on it.I need to loose about 15 - 20 lbs. Thanks so much for your advise . Blessings , Nic : o )
Sun, 5 Jun 2011
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When you consume over800 grams of protein thats a cardiac arrest waiting to happen. Look good for a few years and die? or put effor into weightloss ans prolong life. don't be lazy and live pal.
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It is helpful to reduce weight and ward off heart disease because of the low fat intake but excess protein can damage your kidneys.
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It is helpful to reduce weight and ward off heart disease because of the low fat intake but excess protein can damage your kidneys.
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