Science - Atkins™

The bitter truth about sugar

We add sugar to food and drinks to make them taste better, but Britain’s increasing addiction to sweetness is having a bitter effect on the nation’s waistline.

Go nuts for Atkins' latest snack bar

Delicious crunchy hazelnuts covered in smooth milk chocolate – who knew diet products could be so tasty?

Atkins - better for your heart than a low fat diet

A new study has shown around 30 per cent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented by switching to a Mediterranean style diet, rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables — even wine at meals.

Atkins can aid fight against diabetes

A recent international study published in the medical journal, Nutrition, has revealed that a low carb programme, such as the New Atkins Nutritional Approach, can help to reverse the development of diabetes and decrease obesity levels.

Everything in moderation

When you’re dieting it’s often tempting to cut out all treats. However, new research from the US has proven that small amounts of what you fancy are just as satisfying as larger portions.

A calorie is a calorie... or is it?

Dieters are often told to reduce calorie intake in order to lose weight, but a recent clinical trial by Dr David Ludwig, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, has challenged this notion.

New Atkins may reduce risk of heart disease

Last month, Low Carb Times reported that following the New Atkins Nutritional Approach can help fight against diabetes. Now, a new research study claims that a well formulated low carb diet can also reduce the risk of heart disease.

Get set to slim with the Atkins LBD day diet

Atkins has launched a brand new meal planner to help you to plan your meals and make slimming even easier.

Atkins launches a brand new meal planner

Atkins has launched a brand new meal planner to help you to plan your meals and make slimming even easier.

Study reveals that half of women suffer from 'Diet Brain'

The low carb experts identified the condition, which affects those battling to lose weight and say it induces mood swings, impacts on close relationships and performance at work.

Atkins launches new bread mix

Atkins is set to launch a brand new bread mix into its extensive Day Break range later this month. The new product replaces Atkins’ previous bread mix.

Weighty problem for brides-to-be

A quarter of brides-to-be who dieted in the run-up to their wedding did not enjoy the big day because they failed to reach their target weight, according to new research from the diet expert, Atkins.