Atkins Diet Review

In our Atkins Diet Review, you can find out more about this extremely popular, but controversial, diet. This has got to be one of the most talked about diets ever invented but what lies behind all the hype?

The Atkins Diet essentially advises you to steer clear of carbohydrates and concentrate on eating foods in high protein instead.

This has led to accusations that it encourages people to give up fruit and vegetables, which are traditionally considered part of a healthy diet. The Atkins Diet has also been said to contribute to sudden fluctuations in weight that can put undue strain on the heart.

Some experts say that it doesn't put enough emphasis on balanced eating and controlling the size of portions. Although whether this is the diet itself or the fault of those who don't follow it correctly is open to debate.

The main focus of criticism has been on the drastic reduction in carbohydrate intake in the initial stages. Defenders say that the no carbs phase is only for a very short amount of time and that vitamins and minerals can be taken to offset any possible harm. The idea behind this period of intense restriction is to get your insulin production working properly again. It's thought that high carbohydrate foods, such as white bread, cause the body to not respond properly to insulin, which helps controls blood sugar levels. Eating steak, burgers and cheese may not sound like an obvious way to lose weight, but many swear that it is effective as the body starts to burn fat as a source of fuel. This is why although you are taking in fat, it doesn't lead to weight increase because of the reduction in carbohydrates as an energy source. It's an idea that continues to spark a great deal of debate.