"She also can't consume many vegetables, most fruits, dairy products and alcohol."

Who said? The Atkins plan I follow has me eating loads of vegetables (some of which, like eggplant are a "fruit"...just not a high-sugar one), "consuming dairy", and drinking alcohol (in moderation if I so choose to drink it). I sure wish these "journalists" would the entire book and quit quoting the two-week Induction phase.