The Atkins Diet includes a wide variety of foods throughout the entire plan and encourages the consumption of a healthy balance of nutrient dense food, adequate protein, a full array of high-fiber vegetables, low glycemic fruits and healthy fats. It teaches every individual to discover their own perfect carbohydrate balance.
From Day 1 of the Atkins Diet, the concentration is on adequate intake of protein and fat, and a wide variety of nutrient-dense vegetables to supercharge the body’s fat burning power and jumpstart weight loss. This recommended amount of daily vegetable intake is even higher than what is recommended by the USDA.
Progressing through the Atkins 20 Diet, seeds, nuts, legumes, low glycemic fruits, and eventually whole grains are gradually added back in, with the amount dependent on each individual’s personal carbohydrate tolerance.