What was the fad diet in the 70s? A Look Back at the Scarsdale and Atkins Diets
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In the 1970s, the diet industry was ripe with quick-fix solutions, promising rapid weight loss and a new physique. The most influential and enduring fad diet in the 70s was arguably the Atkins Diet, which introduced millions to the concept of low-carbohydrate eating. However, it shared the spotlight with other restrictive plans like the Scarsdale Medical Diet, which also promised dramatic results in a short period.
