What is the Atkins diet?: An Overview of the Low-Carbohydrate Plan
•
5 min read
First introduced by cardiologist Dr. Robert C. Atkins in 1972, the Atkins diet is one of the most well-known low-carbohydrate eating plans. This diet answers the question, **'What is the Atkins diet?'** by explaining its phased approach to restricting carbohydrate intake and shifting the body's primary energy source from glucose to stored fat.
