Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet® is both one of the most popular and one of the most controversial diet programs in existence. The source of the controversy is the program's drastic departure from what has come to be accepted in the mainstream consciousness as a healthy, balanced diet. Instead of stressing a mix of foods from each of the major food groups, Dr. Atkins' approach consists of eating primarily protein and fat, and severly limiting carbohydrates. However, unlike most diets, portion size is a non-issue: as long as you stay below the daily carbohydrate intake limit, you can eat as much as you want. The diet is very simple, i.e. it doesn't require a lot of weighing or measuring, but it also represents a drastic lifestyle change for most people.

The diet has proven effective in helping many acheive their weight loss goals. However, the diet's long-term sustainability raises a question as to whether it is possible to keep off the weight that you initially lose. This is to say nothing of the potential health problems associated with a diet so high in fat and cholesterol.

eDiets.com offers an online version of the Atkins Diet for those that enjoy the convenience of a web-based diet.

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