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(My questions are at the bottom)

I really would like to start the Dr. Atkin's Diet, but I wonder if it is
safe nutritionally.
Obviously, the first 14 days require supplementation b/c of the 20 gram
carbohydrate restriction.
After that your carbohydrate restriction can be as high as 60 to 90 grams.
But even at that level, it does not seem like you can eat a lot of
vegetables.
Let me give an example of a typical Atkin's Diet Day:

Breakfast:
Tuna Salad
1/2 Grapefruit
Decaf Coffee black

Lunch:
Grilled Chicken
Small Green & Tomato Salad
Salad dressing
Diet Soda

Dinner:
Rib Steak
Summer squash
Small Green & Tomato Salad
Salad dressing

Snacks:
Almonds
Coleslaw
Cucumber


My questions are:
1) Although everyone is recommending supplementation nowadays (and I do
take vitamins and minerals supplements), can u get enough of vitamins and
minerals from the Dr. Atkin's Diet?  My point is that I do not want to have
to mostly rely on supplements to get enough vitamins and minerals b/c I
believe the best form of vitamins and minerals is in the food.

2) It seems as though he recommends eating even less fruit.  This does not
seem to be too healthy.  Any comments from anyone?

3) I want to go on this diet b/c it seems to offer fast, safe weight loss. 
Given what I have expressed in the previous 2 questions, is there another
diet out there that offers the same speed and safety of weight loss while
maintaining healthy levels of vitamins and minerals?

Any comments, as long as they are constructive are appreciated.  Write me
at cyberlightning@bigfoot.com