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How to prepare for the atkins diet
Talk to your doctor about the risks of the diet.
Starting the atkins diet means cutting out most carbs and shifting to high fat, high protein foods. In some cases, this may lead to long-term effects such as heart disease and colon cancer.
Talk to your doctor before starting the diet to see if you are at a high risk for these conditions. Your doctor will evaluate the current state of your health to see if a major diet change is right for you.