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Atkins Diet Information

Info on the Atkins Diet to give you a basic understanding about how the diet works, including descriptions of the Atkins phases, food lists, pros and cons, and comparisons with other popular low-carb diets, such as the South Beach Diet.

How to Get Started on the Atkins Diet

Six steps to help you get started on the Atkins Diet.

Atkins Diet: Overview

A quick overview of the Atkins Diet.

Atkins Diet: Phase One: Induction

A description of the goals and methods of the Induction Phase of the Atkins Diet.

Atkins Diet Food Lists for the Induction Phase and Beyond

What to eat and what not to eat during the Induction phase of the Atkins Diet, and what foods to phase in afterwards.

Do You Need the Atkins Induction Phase?

The Atkins books say the Induction phase is essential. The Web site says it's optional. I give my opinion.

Atkins Diet: Phase Two: Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL)

A description of the second phase of the Atkins Diet.

Atkins Diet: Phase Three: Pre-Maintenance

Phase three of the Atkins Nutritional Approach - preparing for Lifetime Maintenance.

Atkins Diet: Phase Four: Maintenance

Information about the Atkins Maintenance Plan, a "way of eating for life".

Pros and Cons of the Atkins Diet

Positives and negatives of the Atkins Nutritional Approach.

Atkins Diet Book List

Books and cookbooks related to the Atkins Diet, with links to the best prices on each.

Atkins Carbohydrate Ladder

The order Atkins recommends carbohydrate food be added to the diet.

Comparison of Atkins and South Beach Diets

Similarities and differences between the South Beach and Atkins diets.

How Did Atkins Die?

The truth about the death of Dr. Atkins.

Discussion Forum

Have a question about the Atkins Diet, or any low carb diet? Join the discussion here on our Forum. Laura moderates.

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Atkins Nutritionals Official Web Site

Official information about the Atkins Nutritional Approach, plus food tables and reference material.

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