Like Mel Gibson and John Edwards, the Atkins diet made headlines in the mid-2000s before seeing a swift fall from grace. If you’re curious about what Atkins entails, here’s what you need to know.

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., which was founded by the diet’s creator, offers low-carb eating plans and sells a number of Atkins-approved foods and beverages, including low-carb meal and snack bars.

The Atkins Diet is a low-carbohydrate diet designed for weight loss using portion control and specific food choices. It has three plan options:Atkins 20, 40 and 100.

Atkins Nutritionals Inc., the food company started by Atkins before his death this year, sold $100 million worth of 90 low-carb products last year. Weight Watchers is introducing a low-carb pasta.

There are various versions of Atkins diets. You can start with a limit of 20, 40 or 100 grams of carbs per day based on your health, food preferences and weight-loss goals.

Atkins meal ideas. Fill your grocery list with these meal ideas for the week. Keep in mind that some of these meals might include food items that your phase might not accept. ...

Atkins 40 and Atkins 100 food list (1,4) Eat: all the foods recommended for Atkins 20, along with fruits like cherries, berries, and melons; legumes; some starchy vegetables, ...

The Atkins Diet can help you lose weight, especially in the short term. If you enjoy eating protein and fat, and can stick to a low-carb plan, it might work for you.

Our favorite high protein frozen meal is not diet-friendly (chicken alfredo will always be sort of decadent), but our #2 pick ...