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By Jay Wortman

By Colette Heimowitz

On Sale: May 4, 2027
Page Count: 320 pages
Publisher: Balance
ISBN-13: 9781538779590

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From the pioneering experts in metabolic health, The Atkins’ Metabolic Makeover introduces groundbreaking new research and strategies for controlling the key metabolic deficits that currently plague much of the population.

An astounding 88% of Americans have compromised metabolic health (whether due to diet, genetics, or changing hormones), but don’t even know it. That’s because metabolic dysfunction can show up as insulin resistance, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, or even excess visceral fat, ultimately leading to health challenges beyond diabetes, heart disease, or stroke. Poor metabolic regulation accelerates cellular deterioration, a key obstacle to a longer, healthier lifespan.

Enter The Atkins Metabolic Makeover—your guide to repairing energy function, protecting DNA, and delaying age-related diseases, all with simple nutrition and lifestyle changes. 

Rooted in original groundbreaking dietary advice from Dr. Robert C. Atkins, this new book draws upon the latest research, teaching you the nuances of metabolic dysfunction and how to develop a simple, clear path towards restoring your health and vitality.

There aren’t any strict, zero-carb diets here. This isn’t about restriction but optimization.

You’ll also gain insight into current diet fads to help you drown out the barrage of agenda-driven nutritional noise in favor of evidence-based guidelines. The book also provides specific guidance for the critical nutritional support necessary while taking GLP-1s or other weight-loss medications. Complete with accessible strategies, step-by-step guides, mindset tools, recipes, and adaptable meal plans, The Atkins Metabolic Makeover will help you reset your metabolism and enhance your life. 

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Jay Wortman, MD, is a Metis physician from northern Alberta who has held senior management positions in the First Nations and Intuit Health Branch of Health Canada, where he served as Regional Director of the Pacific Region. In addition to his clinical experiences with preventing and treating obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type-2 diabetes, he brings insights gleaned from his personal success with effectively managing his own type-2 diabetes, for more than seventeen years without medication, strictly through maintaining a low-carb diet. His relationship with the Atkins company spans over two decades, since he became an original member of the company’s science advisory board.

Colette Heimowitz, MS, is a New York Times best-selling author and clinical nutritionist with more than thirty years of experience translating complex metabolic science into actionable, life-changing habits. Throughout her distinguished career, her work has centered on carbohydrate optimization, metabolic flexibility, and the core philosophy of “eating right, not less”—rejecting severe calorie restriction in favor of internal biological efficiency.

Colette is the author and co-author of seven major low-carbohydrate and metabolic health titles including Atkins: Eat Right, Not Less and The Atkins 100 Eating Solution.

“Bridging the latest science with actionable, everyday guidance, The Atkins Metabolic Makeover tackles the root causes of our modern metabolic crisis. The low-carb diet, as Dr. Atkins pioneered it more than 50 years ago, remains the most effective, sustainable way to lose weight and reverse disease.”
Nina Teicholz, PhD, author of The Big Fat Surprise
“This book combines cutting-edge nutritional science with practical tools and clear guidance to help us overcome metabolic dysfunction and master metabolic flexibility. It is an essential read for anyone ready to transform their health through low-carb living.”
Eric H. W. Kossoff, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital
“The Atkins Metabolic Makeover tackles the root cause of our metabolic crisis, showing how smart carbohydrate choices can restore insulin sensitivity and metabolic flexibility. For anyone using GLP-1 medications, coming off them, or hoping to avoid them, it offers a practical plan to protect muscle, maintain results, and stay healthy for life.”
Maya Maroto, EdD, MPH, RDN, executive director, Coalition for Metabolic Health
"Lowering carbohydrate intake is one of the most powerful evidenced-based therapeutic strategy to manage many of the common illnesses effecting us today. Yet, so many people struggle to effectively implement it. The Atkins Metabolic Makeover provides a roadmap for these people in a new era of science and pharmacotherapies."
Andrew Koutnik, PhD, Florida State University, Institute of Sports Science and Medicine
“The Atkins Metabolic Makeover reframes carbohydrate restriction not as a temporary diet, but as a flexible, science-informed strategy for improving metabolic health across the lifespan. Jay Wortman and Colette Heimowitz translate complex physiology into practical tools readers can personalize, whether pursuing weight loss, better glycemic control, or a sustainable foundation alongside modern therapies. This is a timely and empowering guide for anyone ready to take an active role in long-term health.”
Jeff S. Volek, PhD, professor, The Ohio State University

Jay Wortman

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Colette is the author and co-author of seven major low-carbohydrate and metabolic health titles including Atkins: Eat Right, Not Less and The Atkins 100 Eating Solution.

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