All about the Atkins diet

A diet that calls for unlimited amounts of steak, cheese and cream, yet allows you to lose weight at the same time. Is the high-protein plan all it's cracked up to be? We look at the pros and cons of going low-carb

Following the plan
What is the Atkins diet? Try the Atkins Nutritional Approach online The deal on low-carb snacks Tried and tested - low-carb treats Atkins food at your fingertips Drinking wine and beer on the Atkins diet? 60 low-carb recipes Protein and carb facts
How much protein is healthy? Find out about carbohydrates Carbohydrate addict's diet vs Atkins programme Is it safe?
iVillage expert Dr Wynnie Chan gives her verdict Read about my Atkins success Unappetising facts: dispelling the myths What are the side effects? Atkins dieters bite back Chat to Atkins dieters