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| March 03, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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Byline: Dayna Davidson

In January 2004, Americans officially went mad. Immediately after the new year rang in, a new marketing plan for anything edible went into effect. Advertisements screamed, "Try our new low-carb diet! Same great taste, but fewer carbs! Try one of our new Atkins-friendly entrees!" Because of this meal and menu makeover, food will never be the same. Publix's deli is now advertising their new low-carb options. Subway, Outback and even Burger King's menus now come equipped with low-carb selections. But I knew it was madness when I came across a new low-carb orange juice the other day in the grocery store.…

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