The Atkins diet has become one of the best known diets in America. The man who invented the diet, Robert Atkins, has written a variety of books that can help support you in your dieting endeavors. If you are looking to have more substantial Atkins diet information on hand, there are three detailed and informative books written by Dr. Atkins that are beneficial.

Because the Atkins diet has four stages, having guidance from one stage to the next makes the diet more effective. Known primarily as a low carbohydrate diet, the first phase, induction is the most strict, where you limit your carbs to 20 grams per day. Phase 2, Ongoing Weight Loss, allows you to slowly reintroduce some carbs back into your diet. Phase 3, Pre-Maintenance, has you continuing to add more carbs; and phase 4 is lifetime maintenance, where you can enjoy a wider variety of foods, but still keep the essential Atkins concepts.

The most comprehensive book, and the one that kicked off the popularity of low carb eating, is "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, Revised Edition." This book goes into detail about each phase, and includes research and information supporting Dr. Atkins reasoning for how his diet produces weight loss. This book stresses that hunger is not a necessary part of your diet, and includes a variety of recipes and menus to start the plan with. For a solid reference you can return to again and again, this book will provide you with plenty of material.

If you are looking for a way to jump right into weight loss, "The Atkins Essentials: A Two-Week Program to Jump-start Your Low Carb Lifestyle," makes approaching and starting the product even easier. The book focuses on the first two weeks of the program, and includes a detailed 2 week menu. If you've had problems losing weight in the past, the book also suggests personal modifications for weight loss. If you are looking for something that is easy to jump right into, "The Atkins Essentials" book can get you started.

The Atkins diet is a life-long program, and if you want something that will help you maintain this diet, "Atkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health," focuses on following the eating plan throughout life. The first part of this book has many first-person success stories and testimonials for inspiration. The book also includes detailed questionnaires that can help you understand food choices allowed or not allowed on the diet. There are also a large number of recipes and menu plans. If you are familiar with the Atkins diet already, this book can assist you in continuing your eating habits.

While there are many other books available regarding the Atkins diet and low carb eating, Dr. Atkins himself has written a variety of books that included detailed information for starting and maintaining this diet. If you are interested in trying the Atkins diet, or need more motivation, recipes, or menu planning, you may want to consider one of Dr. Atkins's books.