What is an Atkins Diet Plan? The Atkins diet plan gained traction as a proposal from American cardiologist Dr. Robert Atkins at Johns Hopkins Hospital, aiming to create a more palatable and less restrictive dietary treatment for children with behavioral difficulties (1). Starting as a concept, it has evolved over the years (around 40 years) to become a weight loss diet. The Atkins diet is a modification of the original keto diet, designed to mimic ketosis while allowing unlimited quantities of high fat. It suggests weight reduction without the need for conscious caloric restriction. However, various studies strongly indicate that
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