Atkins is one of the most popular diets ever created and medical research may also suggest that it is one of the most effective.

Research

Stanford University
Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., and colleagues at Stanford University conducted an NCCAM-funded study of 311 pre-menopausal women, all of whom were overweight or obese. Each woman was randomly assigned to [...]

One of the basic principles of the Atkins diet is that a state of ketosis will help you burn your fat stores as energy. There is a common misconception that following a ketogenic diet like Atkins is dangerous to your health. The truth is that being in ketosis is a completely naturally state. The human [...]

The Atkins diet has a lot of health benefits but it can be expensive Fresh meats are some of the most expensive items in the grocery store and when you follow Atkins, you’ll need to purchase a lot of them.  However, there are simple steps that you can take to cut costs on this low-carb [...]

A lot of people on diets including Atkins make the mistake of ignoring exercise, they concentrate only on food choices and amounts. This is a mistake.The newly released Atkins food pyramid shows the importance of exercise. It shows an increase in food options with increased activity. Exercise is important on the Atkins diet, and important [...]

The principles behind the Atkins diet lay the foundation for a healthier, more balanced way of eating than the standard Western diet. Atkins emphasises good carbohydrates in balance with adequate protein. This is in stark contrast to what most Americans and Australians eat. The average Westerner eats lots of processed foods that have hidden sugars [...]