Atkins Diet Report

In our Atkins diet report, we look at what's behind this huge craze. Is it just a gimmick; another media frenzy to make us believe that miracles are possible?

Is it actually dangerous and harmful for you? Or are there good reasons for it's huge popularity? Read our Atkins diet report to find out.

It sounds like the answer to your prayers. According to official reports on the Atkins diet, it encourages you to eat as much as you want as long as you stir clear of carbohydrates. Instead of pasta, you can stuff yourself full of burgers instead.

It's not quite that simple though as you need to make sure the meat you're eating is not packed full of saturated fat which causes heart disease. Also there are concerns that cutting the traditional 'good for you' foods, that is fruit and veg, may leave you lacking in vital vitamins and minerals.

Fruit and veg also contains components, such as antioxidants, that are thought to prevent cancer and other diseases. There's also some evidence to suggest that low carb high fat intake over a long period of time increases the risk of developing kidney stones. However, Dr Atkins' Diet Revolution did reach number one on the UK's bestseller list so there are huge numbers of people who believe it has helped them shed unwanted pounds. The idea that you can get your body to burn fat as energy by cutting down on the carbs has grabbed the imagination of the nation and the debate continues to sizzle.