Hi
I am a low carb/Atkins expert. I was on it for two years straight, stayed a size 4 and preach its merits to everyone I meet.
I do not, however, recommend phase 1 while you are inducing lactation, not becuase I feel in any way that it is unsafe to be in ketosis for you, but I do not feel having ketones in breast milk would be good for the baby. Also, the Atkins diet keeps you on the dry side (has great diuretic properties), even if you drink alot of water. You do not want to be dehydrated while making milk. Phase 4 or Maintenance phase is perfect for you,,,eliminate the "junk" carbs, and stick with very small portions of dark green vegies, almonds, cottage cheese, berries etc...these are the lowest carb foods besides meats and fish,,you can also have a nice big salad everyday with low carb veggies such as cucumbers, small amt tomatoe's, green peppers, avoid higher carb veggies like carrots, corn, pea's,.,,also, no high carb fruits like watermelon, cantelope, grapes etc...just stick to blueberries, raspberries, blackberries,,you can mix them with a packet of Splenda and some heavy cream,,,yum!
There are alot of low carb websites now, where you can get low carb (mostly soy flour, almond flour etc) breads, muffins, bagels, brownies etc...I used to eat these alot, but while making milk I had to cut alot of these out only because they are high in soy protein (which is so healthy, but does contain natural estrogen which can decrease you milk supply)...
As soon as they decide what is going on in Guatemala, I will decide if I will stop pumping and taking the domperidone, then I am going right back on the atkins....strictest phase 1 !!!
Take care,
Cathy
