The first book published after the passing of Dr. Robert Atkins, The Atkins Essentials by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. (Avon Books, 2004) was developed to provide a handy and easy-to-understand overview of the tremendously popular Atkins Nutritional Plan. With large print and a convenient paperback format, it is very portable and easy to read.
The Atkins Essentials provides complete guidelines, meal plans with recipes, and a layman's perspective of all four phases of the Atkins plan. I have read the Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution several times, and it is pretty heavily laden with medical jargon that tends to make it rather a difficult read at times. However, The Atkins Essentials simplifies the Plan, covering all the elements needed without the in-depth medical lingo, and addresses 100 of the most asked questions they have received from readers and users.
The back cover claims this book is "Atkins made easier" and I definitely agree. This book is divided into five easy to read chapters. "Why Atkins?", "How To Do Atkins," "It's All About The Food," "Beyond Induction" and "Frequently Asked Questions." There are also two weeks of menus and classic Atkins recipes to provide all the information needed to begin and successfully complete the two-week Induction period for starting the Atkins Plan.
For those who are not familiar with the real details of the Atkins Plan, I highly recommend this book. It will answer the questions that the media, and other misinformed yet well-meaning people, unknowingly generate. If you are an Atkins follower, you may want to pick this book up or borrow a friend's copy, because it helps to make sense of some of the more technical aspects of the Plan.
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