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The Atkins Diet: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
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... The Atkins Diet: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks? Introduction There are numerous diet programs promising results, all were based on healthy eating coupled with regular exercise. When Dr. Robert C. Atkins launched his revolutionary approach to losing weight, by eating high fat foods combined with no exercise, many doubted its validity. Ten years on, 'The Atkins Diet', is the buzzword in the industry and the most popular way to lose weight with his bestseller book still selling strong, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide. In this investigation, I shall look at the Atkins diet and explore its advantages and disadvantages. About the Atkins Diet The Atkins Diet is a revolutionary diet which promises fast and effective weight loss whilst eating all your favourite fatty foods. It is a low carbohydrate-high protein + fat diet. The main purpose of the diet is to use your fats and proteins as the body's preferred energy














