Fad diets come and go, but The Atkins Diet-- a high-protein ... Another drawback to the low-carb diet is its severely limited menu options. "At first, eggs and bacon in butter for breakfast ...

Of all the fad diets, the Atkins diet is arguably the best known and has stood the test of time. Experts concede that it can be an effective weight loss plan, but it remains controversial ...

The modified Atkins diet is a combination of the Atkins diet ... They were given food lists, sample menus and recipes. Carbohydrate intake was restricted to 20 grams per day.