Have been on Atkins and have had all round rejuvenation-of EVERYTHING.
In his book-Dr Atkins speaks of the lobbyists who helped to create the old once rock solid food pyramid....and GUESS who those lobbyists were representing? Oh yeah---General Mills, Etc. The cereal makers, the bread bakers, etc.
Dr Atkin's has an entirely different idea of what the major food groups should look like---and GUESS WHAT? His idea does not promote overweight people laden with foods that convert to sugar (or come as refined sugar). Bummer for the flour and sugar industries....tough luck.
Not to mention Dr Atkins diet can have a major impact on depressed people. Lifting at least the pysiological components that either contribute to depression or cause it.