Recipes with 5 grams or fewer net carbs; perfect for Phase 1 of the Atkins or South Beach diets.Introductory chapter features basics about Phase 1 of low-carb eating plans, menus, meat-cooking charts, carb charts of allowable foods, and a two-week food journal to track carbs.Advice and tips reveal how to be successful during Phase 1 of a low carb diet.Recipes include nutrition information plus preparation and cook times.All recipes are tested and approved by the Better Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen.