Interesting thread. I think if you read around the forum, you will find that there are quite a few of us who have been advocating this approach to Atkins. Basically, the foods on the NO list are foods that Dr A says commonly cause stalls. I know that when I began this WOE, I ate the basics simply because it was the easiest way to handle it. I knew I couldn't go wrong that way. Presently, I'm working to clean up the food I eat even more by focusing on things organic....organic eggs, organic meat and organic veggies. I believe that I am worth the best quality fuel that money can buy. My food budget is a priority since without enjoying robust good health, everything else in my life suffers.

JMHO
Marlaine