What is the Atkins Diet?

Daily American Republic: The Atkins diet works by restricting processed carbohydrates such as high-sugar foods, breads, grains, pasta, cereal and starchy vegetables. These carbohydrates are the body's primary energy source. By reducing carbohydrate intake to less than 20 grams per day, your body burns its secondary energy source (body fat) in a process called ketosis. Consequently, you lose weight.