Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Robert Atkins was a physician best known for developing the Atkins Diet, a low-carbohydrate eating plan aimed at weight loss and improved health. His approach emphasizes reducing intake of sugars and starches while increasing proteins and fats, which can help control blood sugar levels and promote fat burning. The diet has been both popular and controversial, with supporters noting significant weight loss and critics raising concerns about long-term health effects. Atkins's work highlighted the impact of carbohydrate consumption on metabolism and body weight, influencing many low-carb diet trends worldwide.