Atkins book from the 70's focused on real foods. Not the atkins bars etc. Personally I know that if I delve into the net carb thing, and eat these tempting looking bars etc i will eventually crave, and want more. Why tinker with a good thing? Focus on the real foods, the natural foods, and when it has fiber,ie veggies, they are healthier as opposed to the bars and other faux meals concocted by the low carb craze that marketers couldn't wait to cash in on...