Although Atkins claims it is not a high protein diet; in many ways, it essentially is. The Atkins diet ends up limiting the dieter to eating a large amount of red meat, poultry, and fish. Proteins and fats make up the majority of foods consumed. Even so, weight loss is almost always found on the Atkins diet. Along with weight loss, other health benefits to those who participate in the Atkins plan have been found in medical research. The Atkins plan also claims to help control blood pressure and heart conditions. It has been shown in studies that those following the Atkins diet had a greater decrease in serum triglycerides than other diet programs. Along with the decrease in serum triglycerides, overall cholesterol also decreased. Both of these are signs of improving heart