What is the Atkins diet, how does it work, and how effective is it?
The Atkins diet is a lifestyle approach that limits carbohydrate in the diet. It works for weight loss, because when you count carbohydrates or restrict carbohydrates, there’s a reduction in appetite and a reduction in the amount of food you eat. So there’s no calorie counting involved. It’s different than all of the other diets that are available — the calorie-restricted ones.
