Why is the Atkins Diet so popular?

Why is the Atkins Diet so popular?

Andrea Giancoli (Registered Dietician ) gives expert video advice on: What is the 'Atkins Diet'?; What is the philosophy behind the Atkins Diet?; What happens when I restrict carbohydrates? and more...

The Adkins Diet is popular because you do lose weight in the short term. It restricts half of the foods that we eat, as we do consume a lot of carbohydrates in the form of fruits, vegetables, greens, and beans. By eliminating that huge category of food, that doesn't leave a whole lot left over, so your calories are going to be restricted and you're going to lose the weight. One of the reasons why Adkins does work is because protein is more satiating than carbohydrates, so it does seem to help control your appetite and help you feel full longer. There is that positive part of it, but we do need to incorporate healthy carbohydrates along with our protein.