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November 17, 2014

Low-Carb Snacking Gets a Bite-Sized Twist with New Atkins Candies

DENVER, Colo. –September 10, 2013– Low-carb dieters now have an even sweeter way to melt off the pounds. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., a leader in the weight-management category, announced today the launch of Atkins™ Candies, an indulgent line of bite-sized snacks that will be available nationwide beginning October 2013. Offering chocolate-covered peanuts and candy-coated chocolate bites, Read More

November 17, 2014

New Entrees Added to Atkins Frozen Meals Line

DENVER, Colo. –June 10, 2013– Just in time for bikini season, low-carb enthusiasts now have even more options for eating on-the-go this summer. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., a leader in the weight-management category, announced today the introduction of three new entrees to its current line of indulgent, great-tasting frozen meals. Featuring whole food ingredients, such as Read More

November 17, 2014

Atkins Issues Call for Entries in Vegetarian Contest

Denver, CO – (April 30, 2013) – Living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle often means limiting your eating options, especially when dieting. The Atkins Diet™ gives non-meat eaters the option tolose weight while enjoying the food they love and win big in the process. Atkins is calling all vegetarians, pescatarians and vegans to enter the Read More

November 17, 2014

New Research Demonstrates a Diet Rich in Healthy Fats Is Good for Your Heart, Beating Out LF Diets

DENVER- February 28, 2013 – A new study showcases that low-fat diets might not be the best diets for reducing the incidence of major cardiovascular events. A recently published study in The New England Journal of Medicine demonstrates that those that followed a Mediterranean diet, one rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and Read More

November 17, 2014

Joseph E. Scalzo Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.

DENVER, CO., Feb. 14, 2013 — Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., a leader in the weight management category, today announced that Joseph E. Scalzo has joined the company as president and chief executive officer. Mr. Scalzo assumes the leadership of Atkins Nutritionals after 25 years of experience at major consumer product and beverage companies and will report Read More

November 17, 2014

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Launches New Mobile App

DENVER, CO – December 11, 2012 – Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. (www.Atkins.com), a leader in the weight management category, today announced the launch of its new Atkins Carb Tracker App. The free mobile application for Atkins™ dieters features comprehensive tools including a robust food search, daily meal planner, progress tracker, dining-out guide with restaurant finder as Read More

November 17, 2014

Atkins Introduces Deliciously Different Low-Carb Meals to the Freezer Aisle

DENVER, CO. –December 6, 2012– Low-carb enthusiasts can toss their long shopping lists and put away their pots and pans. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., a leader in the weight-management category, announced today the launch of Atkins™ Frozen Meals, the first and only line of indulgent low-carb entrées that will be available nationwide beginning January 2013. The Read More

November 17, 2014

New Study Demonstrates that a Lower Carb and Lower Sugar Diet Reduces the Risk of Cognitive Impairment

DENVER- October 23, 2012 – A recent study funded by the National Institute on Aging from the Mayo Clinic and published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has found that people 70 and older who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, and the danger also Read More

November 17, 2014

New International Study Demonstrates the Power of Low-Carb Diets In the Fight Against Diabetes

Denver, CO – October 1, 2012 – The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 170 million people worldwide have diabetes and this figure is expected to more than double by 2030. A new international study published in the October issue of the medical journal Nutrition, compared low-carb with low-calorie diets in obese and diabetic patients Read More

November 17, 2014

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc, Names All-Star Competition Winners

DENVER, CO. – September 25, 2012 – For one devoted dieter, losing weight has meant more than just gaining self-esteem — she’s won the trip of a lifetime and a chance to meet Sharon Osbourne, co-host of CBS’s daytime talk show “The Talk,” and the new AtkinsTM celebrity ambassador. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., a leader in Read More