Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet Drops Weight Atkins-Like Plan Won't Hurt Cholesterol Levels, but Critics Aren't Impressed By Sid Kirchheimer Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 Nov. 11, 2003 -- Is it really possible to lose weight on a no-starch, high-fat diet, similar to Atkins, without hurting cholesterol levels? Apparently so, even for people with heart disease, according to the latest study on the topic. The new study details the effects of a no-starch, high-fat diet on 23 patients at risk for diabetes. All were overweight, were taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, and had been diagnosed with heart disease....