Dr. Atkins was the originator of the ultra low-carbohydrate diet. eDiets has modified the Atkins approach into the Atkins Nutritional Approach online program. The Atkins approach often works well, although it's quite restrictive in carbohydrate intake, especially during the early "Induction Phase."  After the Induction Phase, you'll slowly introduce richer vegetables and fruit until you find your optimal carbohydrate load.

What is the Atkins Nutritional Approach?

By limiting your carbohydrate intake initially to 20 grams daily, you’ll jump-start your weight loss and switch over to fat metabolism. As you get closer to your goal, you’ll slowly add back healthy carbohydrates to continue to promote weight loss and adopt this healthy lifestyle.

The Atkins Nutritional Approach emphasizes healthy lifestyle goals and common sense nutrition by incorporating an optimal nutritional mix that focuses on intelligent carbohydrate intake (high fiber and low sugar), adequate protein consumption, optimal intake of vitamins and minerals, and a balance of natural fats. The goal is to achieve better nutrition, better health outcomes, increased energy and performance! In addition, you will be building muscle, slowing down the aging process, and managing your weight the healthy way.

Choose this plan if:

• You can manage the highly restrictive Induction Phase
• You want to break from bad habits of overeating sugars and starchy foods
• You like the idea of eating a low-carb diet indefinitely

Foods You Can Eat

You'll likely eat protein at every meal: meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and cheese. High-fiber foods are also encouraged. You'll be eating plenty of salad-type vegetables, the ones with few calories.

Foods You Can't Eat

You'll give up most carbs during the Induction Phase and permanently cut back on breads, pasta, starchy vegetables like potatoes, and cakes and cookies.