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It was in the 1970s that Dr. Atkins published his book Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution in which he described the key stages of his weight loss diet. It indicates that carbohydrates are responsible for weight gain and that by limiting them strongly, we can obtain beneficial effects on weight loss as well as on the prevention of certain diseases. In 2010, three doctors, international experts in low-carbohydrate diets, published The New Atkins Diet for a New You, which offers a completely new way of living the principles of the Atkins method, both easier to follow and more effective than the models presented in previously published books.How does the new Atkins diet work?The Atkins diet consists of phases in which you reduce your carbohydrate intake. It aims to trigger weight loss, reduce cardiovascular disease, lower blood pressure and prevent type 2 diabetes. It is also sometimes recommended (subject to personalization by a health professional) for children with epilepsy.