[Johnnyzen]

It is calories in the long run, according to most leading authorities. And Atkins advocated meat, cheese, bacon, whatever, bad proteins. No diet in the world is like that, and no credible organizationi advocates such a ridiculous diet. cancer rates among heavy meat eaters is much higher than plant eaters. And osteoporosis is more prevelant here than in Asiis or other countries. Thim people eat whole foods, not grease adn bacon.

Atkins begins with 10 carbs, and uses artificial sweeteners and artificial laxitives because the diet lacks fiber. It also lacks whole grains, fresh fruit, and only lettuce and a few veggies are used.

I have a friend who saw Atkins a week before he died, probably of a heart attack as he fell and went into a coma. He has just had a heart attack awhile back.

Atkins is a bad fad. read "The Food Revolution", by John Robbins, and get the facts. Also the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recently released a statement associating Atkins with major health problems, even when used for a short time.