A thorough introduction to the weight-loss diet that has swept the nation, this book outlines the science behind, and the practice of, Dr. Atkins's diet. Based on the premise that less insulin in the body results in less fat storage and fewer food cravings, the Atkins diet is extremely low in carbohydrates, which helps to regulate insulin production and decrease circulating insulin. Included in the book is a carbohydrate gram counter as well as delicious low-carbohydrate recipes written using culinary terms most common in Spain and Latin America.