Message-ID: <6698390.1075853017068.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:29:58 -0700 (PDT) From: louise.kitchen@enron.com To: abigail.taylor@enron.com Subject: From their web page Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Kitchen, Louise X-To: Taylor, Abigail X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \LKITCHEN (Non-Privileged)\Sent Items X-Origin: Kitchen-L X-FileName: LKITCHEN (Non-Privileged).pst Why can't I consume alcohol on Atkins? You should not drink alcohol during Induction, but you can drink moderate amounts of alcohol during the Ongoing Weight Loss, Pre-maintenance and Maintenance phases of the Atkins Nutritional Approach. When given the choice, your body will burn alcohol for energy before it burns fat. But alcohol does not act as a carbohydrate so it will not interfere with burning fat in the same way that sugars and other carbohydrates do. Alcohol consumption may also increase yeast-related symptoms, such as bloating, gas and cravings for sweets, and can therefore interfere with weight loss. Beer, which contains yeast, probably has the most yeast-forming components of any alcohol. An occasional glass of wine or vodka is the best choice. Scotch and other grain-based spirits are more likely to promote yeast problems. Note: Use only mixers that contain no sugar or fruit juices. Even tonic water contains carbs and regular soda is made with sugar. Seltzer, club soda, mineral water and non-aspartame diet sodas are better alternatives. Louise Kitchen Chief Operating Officer Enron Americas Tel: 713 853 3488 Fax: 713 646 2308