Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet is a low-carbohydrate eating plan designed to promote weight loss by shifting the body's focus from burning carbs to burning stored fat. It involves reducing carbohydrate intake significantly and increasing consumption of protein and healthy fats. As carbs become limited, insulin levels drop, prompting the body to use fat for energy, which can lead to weight loss. The diet is typically structured in phases, gradually reintroducing carbs to find an individual's optimal balance. It emphasizes whole foods like meats, fish, eggs, nuts, and vegetables, while limiting sugars, bread, and processed foods.