Dr Robert C. Atkins, an American, has since the early sixties developed a diet and nutrition plan which advocates that the restricted consumption of carbohydrates, with an unlimited amount of protein in the daily diet, combined with nutritional supplements allows the body to burn stored fat.

Dr Robert C. Atkins

Dr Atkins believes regular Insulin production converts excess carbohydrates into body fat. Calories the body requires can be burned through benign dietary ketosis, or the burning of stored fat, rather than from carbohydrates consumed. Dr Atkins is the author of the massive best-seller, Dr.Atkins’ New Diet Revolution. Carbohydrates, in his opinion, are the root of metabolic evil and the source of hyperinsulinemia, a condition that makes it next to impossible to lose weight. Follow Dr Atkins diet and forget about counting the calories, enjoy more energy and never be hungry.

Supplements for the Atkins Diet

It is important to take appropriate supplements where necessary when certain foods are restricted on the diet. See below for a closer look at some of Dr Atkins books which are available from Amazon.co.uk

Atkins Diet Books:

DrAtkins’ New Diet Revolution – £7.99

This diet guarantees substantial weight loss while promising that you need never go hungry. Essentially a low-carbohydrate plan, the diet helps the reader speed up his or her metabolism for significant weight reduction – and once off it will stay off, when Atkins’s maintenance regime is followed.

DrAtkins Quick and Easy New Diet Cookbook £3.99

This cookbook is based on the famous Dr Atkins diet and focuses on ultra-low-carbohydrate dishes. Each quick and easy recipe takes a maximum of 30 minutes to prepare and includes a carbohydrate counter.

Suggests healthful meal plans, and shares recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, meat, poultry, seafood, pasta, bread, sauces, and desserts.