Atkins for Breakfast

Six products have joined Atkins Nutritionals Inc.’s Day Break breakfast foods line. Based on Atkins Diet principles, the low-sugar items are designed to be enjoyed by weight-conscious consumers on the go. Breakfast shakes with resealable, twist-off caps – a first for the category, according to the Denver–based company -- come in Wild Berry, Creamy Chocolate and Strawberry Banana flavors, and feature 10 grams of protein, 3 grams or fewer of net carbs, and 0 grams of sugar. High-fiber soft baked breakfast squares are available in Blueberry Almond and Oatmeal Cinnamon varieties, and contain 5 grams of protein and 6 grams of net carbs, with just 2 and 1 grams of sugar, respectively. A crunchy-sweet Cherry Pecan Bar offers 5 grams of protein, 6 grams protein and 3 grams of sugar. The SRP is $6.99 for 4 shakes, 5 baked squares or 5 bars. For more information, visit www.atkins.com.