The Atkins diet is a blessing for those who are looking to lose weight and eat healthy at the same time. Atkins has been around for years, and it is one of the easiest things to do. The diet is in phases, and as you continue from phase one to phase two and beyond, you add more foods to your diet. Most of the foods that are consumed on the Atkins diet are low in carbohydrates so you don't get much sugar in your diet.