What is the idea behind the Atkins diet?

Answer 1

The idea of the Atkins diet is to eliminate sugars and carbohydrates from the diet, and increase the amounts of proteins. This generally takes the form of removing breads, fruits and starchy vegetables, and increasing the amount of meats. While it is generally thought that it works because proteins and fats take more work to digest, research shows that persons who follow this diet simply eat less, as proteins trigger the body's fullness sensations quicker. The general health problems caused by over-consumption of fats is also well known.