Initially, that is his approach. But, long term, he tailors carb intake to
the individual person's ability to metabolize the carbs without gaining
weight. And, he always stressed high-fiber, low glycemic carbs.

Pat in TX

I disagree.  He points out that the vegetables recommended are some of
the most nutritious ones around, and were picked for that reason.

Your statement that he was just "anti-carbohydrate" probably comes from
his early book of the 1970's, not the later "New Diet Revolution".

From the 2002 Edition of 'New Diet Revolution'  page 125  (Chapter 11
"And Away You Go: The Induction Phase"

"SALAD VEGETABLES
 You can have two to three cups [er day:
--- a list of 21 vegetables  - omitted ----

 These salad vegetables ar a godo source of phytonutrients and provide
a good source of fiber"

Page 126

"OTHER VEGETABLES

 You can have one cup per day if salad does not exceed two cups --
these vegetables are slightly higher in carbohydrate content than the
salad vegetables..."

---- a list of 34 vegetables -- omitted -- examples include beet greens,
broccoli, brussels sprouts, collard greens, onion, snow peas ,
scallions, spinach, string beans......

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I wonder if you read thesse pages in your thorough reading of Dr. Atkins.

I would say that you might have misintrepreted them if you had read them.

Over-simplifications of Atkins are common, and easy to do. Just believe
what some other "diet author" says about Atkins.

This is America -- You don't actually have to read things that you
criticize.

Jim