what year was atkins diet books published
The Atkins brand has been around for years. Dr. Robert Atkins' first book, Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution, about low-carb dieting, was published in 1972. Atkins-branded bars and shakes came along in 1997. And while its the first time Atkins has gone with a male spokesperson, it has worked consistently with celebrities. Courtney Thorne Smith was the first official spokeswoman in 2009, and in later years Sharon Osborne and Alyssa Milano followed.