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The Atkins Diet
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The Atkins diet is considered the most popular of the low-carb diets. It is based on the restriction of processed and refined carbohydrates, limiting the consumption of sugary foods, breads, pasta, and starchy vegetables.

About Induction
If you are wondering what "induction" or ketosis is on the Atkins diet or what the first two week's of the program are really like, here's what you need to know.

Intro to Atkins
An overview of the Atkins diet. From your About.com Guide to Weight Loss.

Atkins Basics
These resources will provide you with a basic understanding of The Atkins Diet. Includes tips for beginners, advice on how to get ready for the program and known trouble areas like "hidden" carbs.

Atkins FAQs
The following links will provide answers to the most frequently-asked-questions regarding the Atkins diet.

Atkins Chat & Message Forums
Lots of Atkins Web sites offer communities for dieter's to share tips, recipes and general conversation. Here are the best.

Atkins Recipes
Here you will find collections of recipes specially geared towards preparing meals that fit in to the Atkins diet and the low-carb lifestyle.

Carb Counters & Calculators
These tools and lists will allow you to find out the carb count of many foods as well as restaurant dishes.

Health Risks of The Atkins Diet
The following articles explore the possible health risks involved with following The Atkins Diet.

News Coverage of Atkins
The following are news and feature articles from varied sources covering the Atkins plan and its health effects.

The Best Atkins Diet Sites
Here are the cream of the crop: the best sites about The Atkins Diet and by Atkins dieters.

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