The Atkins diet Dr Robert Atkins in 1970-the years have encouraged a Legion of low-carb dieter in the USA. For two decades, millions of Americans have reduced the intake of carbohydrates from learning Dr. Atkins. The food that was left out in the book Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, focuses on limiting carbohydrates to 20 grams a person is to eat at the start of the program, and then to tailor the diet to 40 -50 grams of carbohydrates in the maintenance phase.

In the first phase or induction phase dieter should not exceed 20 grams of carb and has no Caffeinated or alcoholic beverages. They should also refrain from consuming starchy food, including bread and fruit. There are no restrictions on meat and other protein sources, and weight loss is rapid during this period. Later, more carb is allowed in the diet, but the dieter must see their intake of refined grains and sugar. Until Dieter when the maintenance phase, already used for smart food choices and will know how much carbohydrates that can be consumed in great shape.

Atkins diet proponents claim that the program teaches the body to burn calories more efficiently, reduce fatigue, depression and muscle aches.