Articles in Home | Nutrition-diet | Diet Fads Title|Newest|Oldest 5 Quick Ways To Save Money While Dieting  By : Simon Lovell You want to lose weight, but not in your wallet, right? A lot of diet plans can be costly requiring specialized foods and let's face it, quality foods like produce and lean protein can be a bit pricey at the market. There are, however, ways around this... read on! Starvation Diets Never Work  By : Marvin J Markus Find out why starvation diets are such a bad choice both for long term and for short term weight loss. The Wonderful Alkaline Diet!  By : Paul Phillips Any foods that give an alkaline ash residue when absorbed into the body are called alkaline foods. Foods that give an acid ash residue when absorbed into the body are called acid foods. It is important to distinguish the differences when choosing a healthy diet. Ideally, for optimum nutrition a good diet should strike a balance between 80%/20% alkaline/acid foods respectively. Very Low Calorie Diet Plan  By : Marvin J Markus 7 reasons why low calorie diets are the wrong choice. Which Diet Will Work For Me  By : The best diet is one that is going to help you to lose weight.Weight loss is not about trying everything hoping you may get lucky with some weight loss product.Successful weight loss is all about using common sense. Alli Diet Pill's Nasty Side Effects  By : Astrid Bullen Are you ready to be one of the millions using the Alli Diet? If so, you should know about the drug's side effects. Intuitive Magic: The Diet Dharma  By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn How diet and nutrition can impact your intuitive quotient, the "IQ" for the 21st century. Some anecdotal guidelines about how nutrition impacts intuitive insight, inspiration, creativity and your genious. Increase your "IQ," your intuitive quotient, today by examining your diet. What To Do The Morning After You Cheated On Your Diet  By : Debbie Sipe OK so you didn't stick to your diet. Everyone was having pizza and it just looked to good to pass up. Well, don't worry, here's how to get your weight loss back on track. Are You Faux Dieting?  By : Heidi Diaz A brief discussion of the frequent excuses dieters use to avoid facing the underlying emotional eating issues that interfere with well meaning goals. The Importance Of Avoiding Fad Diets  By : All too frequently, fad diets are thrown our way promising quick weight loss without changing our lifestyles. They promise the moon, ensuring that this amazing new diet will revolutionize the weight loss world. Some sing the praises of eating a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. Others require frequent fasting and avoiding particular foods. Others swear by combining (or not combining) certain foods in a meal. While these "fad diets" are all different, they do ... Why Your Diet May Not Be As Rich In Iodine As You Assume  By : Iodine deficiency should never be seen in the West, but you can't take your supply for granted Restoring Your Iron Balance With Supplements And Dieting  By : Steven A Johnson Iron is one of the most important minerals that our body needs in order to function well. Without the recommended dosage of iron, you can feel tired, irritable, and nausea. With a proper diet and the right supplements, you can be back on your way to restoring your iron deficiency and energy! Iron is just one of the minerals found in hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen through the bloodstream, therefore carrying it throughout the body. Without the right amount of hemoglob... Tips For Sticking To Your Diet Around The Holiday Time  By : Thanksgiving and Christmas are wonderful times to spend with your family, but they can be murder on your fitness plan. Here are a few easy tips to make sure your diet passes by the holiday times relatively unscathed. 1. Eat Slowly The way people get that “I’m so full that I have to unbuckle my belt” feeling is by eating a ton of food very quickly. If you chew slowly, put your utensils down in between bites, and focus more on conversation and less on eating, you body’s... Clean Your Colon By Changing Your Diet  By : Nowadays, a large number of common diseases and ailments are caused by the improper functioning of organs in the gastro intestinal tract especially the intestines. While many ailments like constipation, diarrhea, acidity, gastritis, bloating, flatulence and rectal discomfort can be directly associated to a colon that is blocked with toxic wastes and mucoid plaque. There are many other ailments like headaches, nausea, depression, backaches, acne and weight gain which are al... Create Diet Goals And Motivation For Success  By : The challenge to being successful when dieting is finding your individual motivation. For me, the diet was all about achieving a goal that has been accomplished by very few people. At one point in my life I had aspirations of playing professional sports, but life seemed to have other plans for me. In fact, after college, I soon found myself in a career, then marriage, then a mortgage. And, to make matters even more complex, I was 100 pounds overweight. Whose life was th... Create A More Balanced Life Through Diet Goals  By : I was sitting with my daughter reading her the “101 Dalmatians” and I couldn’t help but think about how my life has changed from when I was my former heavy self. And, not from the perspective of having kids or anything that was new in my life, but more from the perspective of how balanced my life became. In my prior life as an all or nothing person, if I was ordering a steak or a piece of prime rib, I would always order the biggest cut on the menu. If something could... What Is A Good Diet? Does It Even Exist?  By : Melinda Grossman "What is a good diet?" you might ask. I personally think of a diet as how I eat everyday – not just when losing weight – but also when maintaining a healthy weight. But the majority of folks associate the word "diet" with weight loss. So that's the meaning I'll use in this article. Now let's cover some of the characteristics of what is a good diet. First, a good diet satisfies all your nutritional needs. And it's also one you can stay on. It should have an adequate numb... The Michael Thurmond Diet: The Pluses And Minuses  By : The Michael Thurmond diet was formulated by a health guru of the same name. He has claimed that there are at least 500,000 individuals who have already successfully lost weight from the diet program that he created. Theory of the Michael Thurmond Diet Eat more yet healthy, workout less. This is the main concept of the Michael Thurmond diet. Ideal weight, lean and toned muscles and healthy body is the promise of this diet program. This can be achieved by a simple formul... Gi Diet - Do You Need A Plan ?  By : There are all sorts of reasons for dieting. For most people it is a question of losing weight by eating less. Your eating habits, food preferences, your desires are not much changed. For most people this is what dieting means – same old food, same old body, but rather less of both (you hope). It is common knowledge that such hopes are difficult to sustain, especially after your first few efforts ate dieting. However a GI diet is a bit different. Can I give some clues from... Learn Why The 4 Common Diet Systems Don't Work!  By : Take note of the 4 following Common Diet Systems. You're familiar with each of them. You probably even tried some or all of them. 1) Low Fat Foods DON'T WORK. As popularity for Low Fat Foods increases, so does our rate of getting more overweight. That alone should show you these plans don't work. 2) Low Calorie Diets DON'T WORK. Eating low calories is the worst thing you can do to your body, since it slows down your body's fat burning engine and ruins all chances ... Why Fad Diets Don’t Work!  By : Machelle Lee Most people who are unhappy with their bodies are really only holding on to a few bad habits. Once these destructive habits are identified and then replaced with healthy habits their body naturally transforms from one that they loathe to one that they are proud of. To get the body that you want simply determine your unhealthy habits and replace them with healthy ones. Ups And Downs Of Atkins Diet Bars  By : One of the controversies from decades is the Atkins Diet. The Atkins Diet was first released in the 1970's that many people are not aware of this. I'm aware of this because my mother put me on the diet when I was a child. She always wanted me on a diet because my weight yo-yoed up and down throughout my influential years. I was exposed to many diets over a years and this is one of the reason why my weight would rise and fall. My first diet was the Atkins Diet which was int... Three Day Diet  By : Sheila Furley There are many different types of diets that you can try out. These diets are made so that people lose weight. While some of the foods in these diets are different the premise is the same. When you look at how a three day diet can help there are some interesting things that you will find. The fist item that you may notice is that some of these diets are in reality starvation diets. Here instead of eating any solid foods you are allowed to eat or drink only a few select ite... A Conversation With Dr. Steven A. Schnur Author Of The Reality Diet  By : Today, Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor of http://Bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as our guest, Dr. Steven A. Schnur, author of The Reality Diet. Dr. Schnur is a board-certified internist and cardiologist who has been in private practice for more than 15 years. He is the founder and president of South Florida Cardiology Associates, the largest cardiology practice in South Florida, with 17 locations and 18 physicians. Good day Dr. Schnur and thanks for participating in... Upcoming Diet Solutions  By : Luke Burgis A look at some of the hottest new fat loss drugs gearing up to hit the market over the next couple of years. Are You Sure You Know All About The Fiber 35 Diet?  By : It's hard not to be aware of all the fad diets out there. There's the Atkins diet, the South Beach Diet, the NutriSystem Diet—the list just goes on and on. Other people skip the dieting all together and pop dangerous and ineffective pills in order to lose weight. These solutions might seem to work, but there is, in fact, a better and healthier solution. The Fiber 35 Diet claims that by simply consuming 35 grams of fiber each and every day, you will be able to lose weight... 4 Easy & Special Dieting Tips From The Pros  By : Here's a little secret, well not really a secret unless you've been on another planet for the past few decades: dieting and health and fitness are big business and I mean mega industry scale. The fact is that the fuel for this industry comes from the likes of you and me. In some, seemingly innocuous and conniving way we part with out hard earned Mazola in order to obtain the perfect body form and all in the name of beauty. Look, you can get that body beautiful without b... Nutritional Support For Low-carb Dieters  By : The popularity of protein-based diets, which limit carbohydrates, seems to be growing at an extraordinary rate. These diets seem to promise dieters that they can eat all they want and still lose weight. However, there is one condition; the dieter must give up all carbohydrate-containing foods, which includes bread, pasta, fruit, sweet corn, and potatoes. Because more than half of Americans are overweight or obese, we all seem to be looking for a weight loss program that wo... What Is The Optimum Time To Go On A Diet?  By : Richard Adams Dropping a dress size, much like a big night out, tends to be one of those things we like to don't rush. For ages we are saying that we are going to reduce your waist. Perhaps you gulp down your final chunk of chocolate cake and you count down to the time you will begin your weight loss. Dieting 101 - Choosing The Right Diet Foods  By : Brad Howard - Diet fads come and go but the Food Guide Pyramid seems to continue to stand the test of time (even though they have reissued a new, up to date one. We know that we gain weight because we move less or burn off less energy than we consume. Therefore, if only we eat just enough or burn more energy than what we do now, we will lose weight right? Well, that is the ideal situation. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as that. In the end, it is not just about limiting our food intake a... What Is The Ideal Time To Commence A Diet?  By : Richard Adams Slimming, in the same vein as going on vacation, tends to be one of those situations the vast majority of people normally think hard about. For some time we are telling people that we are going to drop a dress size. It might be that guiltily you gulp down your last chunk of chocolate cake and you count down to the planned day. Why Do You Need Your Fresh Diet Hour Everyday?  By : Galia Ivanova - First let me explain what is your fresh diet hour and why do you need it everyday. Your fresh diet hour is the time you spend at our new www.diethour.com website. Well, you can actually spend an hour or less, or even more, but who counts that, after all. What actually matters is the useful information you can get from our new and better structured website about diet plans and weight loss diet pills. Why you need your fresh diet hour everyday is pretty obvious actually. ... What A Good Diet Is  By : Steven Walters Discussion of what makes a good diet plan and how to choose the proper diet plan for your own lifestyle and personality. Critics And South Beach Diet  By : Wade Robins Wellness and fitness is the new age mantra that has got everyone under its grip. Everybody is following the latest diet pattern to shed those extra kilos. Among the many diets, that have gained popularity is the South Beach diet. Cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD, director of the Mount Sinai Cardiac Prevention Center in Miami Beach is the founder of the South Beach diet. It is based upon the principle that the body should get its share of carbohydrates. But those following... Getting The Right Diet Information  By : Jason Hulott1 If you are looking to follow a healthy eating plan or lose weight, then don’t underestimate the importance of having the right diet information to get you to your goal. Getting the wrong – or no - information can potentially affect your health, and not in a good way. Some people who want to improve their eating habits or lose weight may think it’s simply a case of cutting out all the ‘bad’ stuff such as crisps, cakes, sweets and biscuits and that they will have a healthier... The Difference Between Our Diet and Our Ancestor's Diet  By : Nitin Chhoda The deterioration of food habits in America. Diet Review: You On A Diet  By : Elizabeth Ramer I am currently following You: On A Diet The Owner’s Manual For Waist Management written by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen. If you watch Oprah Winfrey regularly, you’ve seen these 2 doctors many times. When I first bought the book, it scared me some, because I thought you had to follow the diet to their exact specifications. Unfortunately, I personally didn’t care for the recipes in the book and I was stuck on this fact until I realized that I could adapt the food and... Find A Free Healthy Diet Plan  By : Steve Johnson Looking to loose a few pounds? Looking to loose a lot of pounds? How much weight you want to loose doesn’t matter. What you want is a free healthy diet plan that lets you lose your weight Sometimes we try to make things too complicated and losing weight is no different. We buy into all kinds of diet fads – the Atkins diets, the Suzanne Summers diet, low carb diets, high carb diets, the list goes on and on when really if you are looking for a free healthy diet plan the... What Is A Detox Diet?  By : Sharon Price A detox diet is a diet where the individual makes a complete change in their consumption habits so that the body gets detoxified by removing toxins and contaminants. With a detox diet, it is possible to improve health, energy, digestion, mental state, your resistance to disease and even experience weight loss. The modifications that you have to make in detox diet includes fasting with juice fasting and water fasting, increasing the consumption of fish like salmon, restrict... High Fiber Diets Work  By : Cassandra Cox These days, the ease of prepackaged snacks and accessibility of fast food restaurants has made our diets as well as our arteries thick with fats and processed sugars. We’ve decreased our consumption of fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables, and as a result, our fiber intake has severely dropped. The Surgeon General, American Dietetic Association and the National Cancer Institute recommend that adults consume 20-35 grams of fiber every day for optimal health. They e... Diet Misconceptions  By : Jeff Foster > The low carbohydrate - high protein diet The inherent problem with the this type of diet is that your daily calorie requirement for your body to function is coming from only protein types of food (meats, dairy, eggs) and only a small portion from foods rich in carbohydrates (breads, pasta, potatoes, fruits). Aside from the lack of balance in this diet (low or limited carb diets are fine just not 'no' carb) the greatest difficulty is appetite boredom. Since many of the fa... The Importance Of Discount Vitamins When Dieting  By : Freelance Writer Congratulations to the millions of people who have decided to change their diets and adopt a healthier lifestyle. What they are doing for themselves will add years of happiness to their lives, give them a stronger sense of well-being, and they will experience a better overall self image. Whether adopting a diet for weight-loss or health reasons or for personal or moral reasons (such as vegetarian or vegan diets), dieters are doing something good for themselves – and that’s ... Why Diet Fitness Often Fails  By : Steve Johnson We all know that people fail on their diet fitness and sometimes we wonder why. After all sometimes the people that fail the worst are the people you would have thought would make it. There are a number of factors why diet fitness either works or doesn’t. One in three adults are trying to lose weight at any given moment and while not surprising that we are very good at attempting to lose the weight we are not so good at succeeding. Even for those that achieve their weig... Does The South Beach Diet Work Or Is It Just Another Fad?  By : Joseph Cole Most people would jump at the idea of losing 13 pounds or more in two weeks, as the South Beach Diet claims. The question is does the South Beach Diet work or it just another fad diet? When you lose this much weight in such a short time-frame it’s probably not body fat. Instead you’re losing water weight along with some muscle tissue too. Diet Soda Drinkers: Are You Dehydrated 24/7?  By : Carena C.James How do you know if you are getting enough water each day? This is a really important question because many of us have deprived ourselves of water and have become so accustomed to living with less than what our body requires, we don't recognise the symptoms of thirst. The Atkins Diet And Gout – Do They Mix?  By : Lisa McDowell Here is a question we are asked quite a lot. Does The Atkins diet and gout mix? or for that matter does any low carb diet and gout mix? The problem with the Atkins diet and gout is that the Atkins Diet is based around the theory that a low carbohydrate, high protein intake allows the body to burn fat more easily. Great for losing weight, not so good for gout sufferers – Let me explain! One contributory factor to gout is being overweight and 'losing the extra pounds... Are Fad Diets Any Good For You Or Are They Harmful To Your Body.  By : Dan Dailey It seems almost as if there is a new fad diet every week. Many of these contain elements of truth, but on the whole they contain much more good marketing than good science. There is the 3-day diet, which touts eating little more than fruits for three days, followed by vegetables or meat or grains the other days. There are lots of variations. While it's certainly true that eating fruit regularly is a key element to good health - most contain needed carbohydrates, vitamin... 100% Fad Free  By : Simon Evans Most of us already know what is healthy and what is not if we just think about it. Avoid the fad diets and use your common sense and you will go a long way toward health The Life Of Dr. Atkins  By : Michael Webb Dr. Atkins, also known as Dr. Robert Coleman Atkins MD, was a doctor and cardiologist from the United States. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1951 and received his medical doctorate from Cornell Medical College in 1955. He specialized in cardiology and learned the art of using herbal supplements instead of pharmaceutical medications, including those conditions such as acne, depression, cancer and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Atkins is the best known for his ... The Pros And Cons Of The Atkins Diet Menu  By : Michael Webb Supporters of the Atkins Diet Menu believe that one of its benefits is that you aren’t stuck on a specific set menu. While the Atkins diet does offer a certain degree of structure, you can feel free to make substitutions whenever it fits into the confines of the diet. In following through with the menu, you can drink as much decaffeinated coffee, tea, soda water or Splenda sweetened soft drinks as you wish. In fact, they recommend that you drink at least 64 ounces of fluid... The Atkins Diet  By : Michael Webb The Atkins diet hit the diet scene in 1972 when Dr. Atkins published his book, “Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution”. And the Atkins diet was really revolutionary. Most diets of the day focused on counting calories and maintaining a low fat diet. Calories were felt to be the enemy and the fewer you ate, the better off you were. Dr. Atkins paid less attention to calories in his diet and more to reducing the number of carbohydrates in the diet. To followers of his diet, the carbohyd... Is The South Beach Diet For Me?  By : Ken Black The South Beach Diet is one in which the user must have the right balance of carbohydrates and fats in order to lose weight. Dieters, who are looking to lose weight, must eat only good carbohydrates and fats. All other forms should be avoided. The diet is made up of three basic phases. Phase one consists of a 14 day period. The dieter needs to eat three balanced meals, consisting of beef, fish, turkey, chicken, eggs, vegetables, nuts, salad and cheese. You can have a healt... The Nutritional Legacy Of The Atkins Plan  By : Michael Webb Doctor Atkins was a real live cardiologist who was interested in alternative healthcare and in ways to help his patients lose weight. In the 1970s, he wrote a relatively famous book, “Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution”. In his book, he wrote of a diet recommendation that was completely different from the traditional diets of his day. His book was very popular and many sought “The Atkins’ Diet” as a way to keep eating protein and fat, while avoiding carbohydrates. The Atkins Pl... Making An Antiaging Diet A Part Of Your Life  By : Michelle Bery It’s no secret that proper diet – one rich in whole foods that deliver essential vitamins and minerals – has been shown to battle everything from cancer to the common cold. And for those eager to achieve and maintain good health, a balanced, nutritious diet is just part of the equation. But –as many may not realize – diet also plays a significant role in the aging process. Subsequently, a comprehensive and consistent antiaging diet can allow you to live a longer, much healthi... What To Expect When Beginning The Atkins Diet  By : Patricia Smith Minimizing the quantity of carbohydrates that you eat is one of the keys to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. This the aim of the Atkins Diet. Although the concept of using low carbs to lose weight is not new, following the Atkins method teaches a person how to carry out proven effective, easy to use plan that enables you to eat great foods and still satisfies your craving for carbohydrates. The Atkins plan consists of several phases. If you need to lose a signi... Negative Calorie Diet Food  By : Patou All foods contain calories but some foods need more calories to be digest than they contain Diet Pill Scams: An In Depth Analysis  By : Nathan Latvaitis Fat burners have become very popular in today’s society, especially in America. It seems that everyone is looking for a “quick fix” to their problem…and that is why they, therefore, turn to those “awesome” fat burners where you can just pop a pill and “lose 30 pounds in 10 days!” However, do these fat burners actually work? Do they actually provide any benefits? Do the $40-$100 price tags justify their benefits? Here we will investigate some of the claims that they make su... Why Diets Lead To Failure  By : Nathan Latvaitis Ever thought of, known someone, or gone on a diet? You probably have. The word diet seems like a common word for someone who is unsatisfied with their current physical condition. The problem is that most diets usually end up failing…in the long run. Going on a “diet” usually refers to eating alot less food, in the hope that it will make us lose those unwanted pounds of fat. Although there are different types of diets, 90% of them stress a strong reduction in calories one way ... Zone Diet Review - Is The Zone Diet Right For You?  By : Vienna Miller If you've ever read one of those magazine stories on "How Celebrities Lose Weight" you've no doubt read about The Zone Diet. Many celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Vanessa Williams, Ali Landry, and Jenny McCarthy have all used Dr Sears' Zone diet to lose weight and maintain their figures. Is the Zone diet right for you? Here's a quick review to help you decide: One of the most popular diets on the market, the Zone diet was created by biochemist Barry Sears and is... South Beach Diet - How To Do It The Right Way?  By : Oliver Turner Dr.Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Medical School, created South Beach Diet. It was charted mainly to work with your body safely and efficiently. This system helps you to rely on right carbohydrates and fats. Thus the consumption of bad carbohydrates and fats are completely avoided. Following this diet, one could reduce his/her weight up to 8 to 13 pounds in mere 2 weeks. The South Beach Diet consists of 3 ... 8 Celebrity Diet And Fitness Secrets  By : Dr. Al Parker Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger than life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot of effort to look the way they do, and since the fans are their paycheck, they cannot afford to slack off when it comes to taking care of their physical appearances. Their livelihood largely depends on how they look. Aside from the clothe... The Basics And History Of The Zone Diet  By : Low Jeremy Developed by Dr. Barry Sears, a researcher at the Boston University School of Medicine and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the zone diet is a diet plan that focuses on the ideal state of the body and the mind. This is a state of mind where the body will feel refreshed and at its peak of energy and performance. The term zone was borrowed from what athletes would often call the zone peak of performance wherein they achieve their bodies’ optimal degree of performance.... What Is Macrobiotic Diet?  By : Rachel Gillespe What is a macrobiotic diet? It is a diet designed with a view to improve our health and well-being because it is believed that what we eat has a great impact on our lives. Following a macrobiotic diet means eating food that is not processed and thus conventional methods of cooking are used. Eating a simple and a well balanced diet is what a macrobiotic diet is all about. In the 1920s, George Ohsawa, the founder of modern day macrobiotics asserted that he was cured of a grave ... Diet Horoscope - An Easy Diet Plan By Zodiac Signs  By : Elaine Fung Diet Weight Loss program which Use Horoscope Zodiac Signs to Tell the Best Times to Lose the Most Weight with the Least Effort Astrologers themselves found that the planets, sun and moon exert certain physical stresses on the earth. The effects of these stresses manifest themselves in weather patterns, planet and animal behavior, and most notably, in ocean tides. Astrology is the reading if your horoscope-the map of the planets at the time of your birth. Like any map, a... 3 Steps to Get Weight Loss Started  By : OneMoreBite Want to lose weight but don't know how or can't decide how to get started? These three steps will get you started. The Very Simple Basics Of A Macrobiotic Diet  By : James Calvin A macrobiotic diet is a diet formulated by the belief that food, and the quality of food, has an affect on a person’s life on a greater extent than most people realize. Practitioners of a macrobiotic diet believe that food has an affect on health, as well as happiness and well being. Those who follow a macrobiotic diet believe that natural foods with little to no processing are the best choice of food. In addition, they believe in using traditional methods of cooking and they... Your Metabolism And The Mediterranean Diet  By : Ryan Cote Because Mediterranean diets offer low carb, low fat alternatives to traditional American diet foods, they are increasing in popularity. You may decide to steer your own eating habits into a better course, especially if you or one of your loved ones suffers from high cholesterol. The delicious Greek and Turkish recipes that are accessible online with this particular diet plan make it simpler than ever before to sign up. Furthermore, Mediterranean diets are based on everyday... Your Metabolism And The South Beach Diet  By : Ryan Cote The claim made by the South Beach Diet is that it is a scientifically proven plan that will definitely assist you in fulfilling your goals to lose weight safely. The South Beach Diet will help you to drop pounds quickly as well as increase your heart health. Most individuals average a weight loss between eight and thirteen pounds after the first two weeks of participating in this diet. Because the South Beach Diet is neither low fat or low carb, it is totally different fro... 3 Diets Compared-Atkins, South Beach And The Zone  By : Rachel Gillespe For a person who has weight issues there is no escape from diets. If you watch television, listen to the radio go in the internet, go to the supermarket, there is no way to avoid this national obsession. This obsession has always had fad diets that claim to be “the only diet you’ll ever need!” Over the past few decades a number of diets came and went. Some were dangerous enough to make the FDA issue warnings others caused weight loss and then weight gain. There were diets ... What About The Zone Diet?  By : Kacey C.Hall What Are Gums? Gums that are common food additives are also water-soluble, found in stems and seeds of some tropical plants. In general, fruits are higher in pectin and vegetables are higher in cellulose. Although cellulose and hemicellulose are not hydrolyzed, intestinal bacterial can digest some fiber to produce lipid fragments known as short-chain fatty acids. These fatty acids are absorbed in the colon and yield energy when metabolized. Eating Yellow Fruits Yello... Does The Atkin Diet Really Work?  By : Melvin H.Gill Why Eat Your Fibers? Fiber is the part of the plant that is resistant to hydrolysis (A chemical decomposition in which a substance is split into simpler compounds by the addition or the taking up of the elements of water) by human digestive enzymes and, with the exception of lignin, fibers are complex carbohydrates. These include pectin, gums, mucilages, hemicellulose, polysaccharides cellulose, and nonpolysaccharide lignins. Fibers are water-soluble except cellulose, hemi... Atkins Fans Claim False Victory  By : Simon Evans A new report has Atkins diet fans claiming victory. But a closer look at the methods and results of the study prove more damaging than good. Can You Eat Dessert On A Diet?  By : Dorrie Ruplinger In my opinion, any diet that doesn't allow for desserts, at least once in a while, is a diet that is doomed to fail. I know there are diets out there that are designed to help you get rid of sugar cravings and therefore ban sugar from your diet. But even if you are on a sugar free diet, either because you choose to be or because you need to be because of a health issue such as diabetes which makes avoiding sugar part of your everyday life, I think dessert should be part of ev... The Benefits And Convenience Of Meal Replacement Drinks  By : Claire Quaty My grandmother is not as healthy as she used to be and she can’t get around or make dinner for herself like she could in the past. She lives in a high-rise that provides meals once a day but she doesn’t always make use of that service. She complains of being too tired to go downstairs for meals or to make meals for herself in her apartment. I talked to her doctor and he’s worried that, unless she eats better, the substantial weight loss she’s already had is only going to cont... What Is The Milk Diet?  By : Dorrie Ruplinger The Milk Diet is a diet that was promoted by Bernarr Macfadden in the early 1920's. His belief was that milk was a miracle food and could take the place of all other nourishment. It was touted as a miracle diet that would cure disease and illness, not cause a person to lose weight as is often erroneously believed. The Milk Diet is definitely a fad diet, at least in my mind, because it promotes having only one food (or beverage in this case) and not having anything else for... Why Is The Cabbage Soup Diet Still So Popular?  By : JL Good Thousands of people search the Internet each month for the old fad-diet standby, the cabbage soup diet. What makes it so popular? This diet is probably so popular because it’s really easy to use. Unlike nutritional plans that can actually lead to long-term healthy weight loss, the cabbage soup diet requires little reading, no studying, and very little preparation. Just make up one pot of soup, put it in the fridge, and eat some whenever you get hungry. It sounds easy, but ... Why You May Want To Reconsider Going On A Low-Carb Diet  By : Luanne Ribble Despite the hype over the low-carb diet, it causes more problems than it does help you. Find out why. Atkins Diet - A Straight-up Review.  By : John Wellington My husband and I went on the atkins diet several years ago. This is the first time my husband has done any dieting. I on the other hand have tried every diet know to mankind. Of course he dropped 10 pounds the first week, and could not understand why I am always saying that weight loss is difficult. I did lose 6 pounds the first week so I had to agree that the diet was working. The first two weeks were difficult to get used to eating only low carbohydrate foods. Once we go... What Is Zone Diet?  By : Rachel Gillespe The Zone Diet is among one of the five popular diets of today. It was created by a researcher from MIT called Barry Sears. The diet is concerned with maintaining a balance of proteins and carbohydrates thereby keeping insulin levels steady. Barry Sears theorized that obesity is caused mainly through insulin imbalance and he found that most diets recommended a program which was low in fats and high in carbohydrates. This leads the body to produce an excess of insulin and th... What Is Raw Food Diet?  By : Karina Jacobsen Eating a raw food diet has been around for many years, but only recently has it started to come into popular practice. There are many raw food recipe books on the market now, as well as raw food restaurants. Much information can be found online in the form of support groups, forums, and newsletters. Many people are drawn to the raw food diet initially as a means of losing weight, since there are many testimonials to be found of amazing weight loss stories using the raw foo... Atkins Diet, The History And The Basics  By : Low Jeremy One of the pioneers of the diet revolution in the early part of 2000 is the Atkins Diet, a program created by cardiologist Dr. Robert Atkins for the patients of his private clinic. Because it is so very effective, the diet program has since evolved to include famous celebrities as part of its millions of followers. The diet program is actually based on the book that Atkins published in 1999. Aptly titled, “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution, the book created a world-wide sensatio... Choosing The Perfect Diet Program  By : Alberto Martinez Miller Choosing the right diet can be difficult, especially because there are so many diet programs available today. In addition to the traditional low-calorie diet, many new diets have entered the market, including the low-carb diet, meal replacement plans and a wide variety of weight loss supplements. Which one is right for you? What Is South Beach Diet?  By : Chris Chew The South Beach diet plan was developed for obese patients by an American cardiologist in Florida, Dr Arthur Agatston. He supports the consumption of mostly "good carbohydrates" and "good fats." The South Beach diet is often being confused or compared to the Atkin's diet which was developed by the late Dr Atkin. The Atkin's Diet is mainly a low-carbohydrate dieting system. Dr. Agatston believes that excessive consumption of "bad carbohydrates" ie high glycemic carbohydr... What Is Mediterranean Diet?  By : Miranda Thompsen The results of a study done by Harvard Medical School, published in 1993, on the diet pattern of some of the countries bordering the Mediterranean were indeed an eye opener. It broke the myth that fat and carbohydrate were responsible for obesity and heart ailments. The truth is that the right kind of fat and carbohydrates were essential elements of a healthy diet. As proof of their findings, they showed the reduced instances of obesity, heart ailments and diabetes, of the pe... The Cactus Diet  By : Martin Stanwyck The Cactus Diet is easy. Hoodia Gordonii cactus will revolutionize the way you look at weight loss by curbing hunger to help you shed pounds. Did the title of this article bring a smile to your lips or cause your eyes to widen? Just when you thought you’d seen it all… you’ve heard of the grapefruit diet, and you will never forget the lingering bitter taste in your mouth. You tried the cabbage diet, and it was enough to make you want to swear off cabbage for the rest of you... Are Diet Fads The Enemies Of Weight Loss?  By : Chris Snow While dieters may be attracted to diet plans promoted by celebrities, they should be careful of taking the word of individuals who probably have no nutritional or medical training and who are likely to be just good salespeople. Consumers are advised to question celebrity-inspired diet books, say Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin, authors of Get Skinny the Smart Way. These books may be based on nutritional fictions, and while the diets described in such books may provide weig... Atkins Diet Overview, Is It The Right Diet For You?  By : I Henman Recently my girlfriend and I attempted to try the Atkins diet. After attempting and failing at a number of diets over the past few years this was the first time we had embarked on a strict low carbohydrate diets. The Atkins diet basically wants you to eat less carbohydrate such as bread ad potatoes and more protein such as meat. At first it was very difficult to give up the food we love such as breads, rice, potatoes etc but after a few weeks the results appeared to be well w... How To Diet On A Budget | Shrink Your Body Not Your Wallet  By : Rebecca Welch Millions of people start a diet every day with the hopes of losing anywhere from 2 or three pounds to as many as 100 pounds or more depending on individual circumstances. One common thread, however, is the cost of food. This is particularly true if one is following a specific diet plan that calls for special foods or supplements. Sometimes it may feel that the only thing that is shrinking is your wallet. How to diet on a budget can become very important if you have a signific... The Mediterranean Diet - High In Fat But Healthy  By : Robert Z. Martinder The Mediterranean Diet is based on the foods people of the Mediterranean region have been eating for centuries. Studies have shown that in addition to a lower incidence of obesity, countries like Greece and Italy actually have a lower incidence of chronic disease and a longer life expectancy than our “modern” society. Dieting Options - The Atkins Diet  By : Lucy Bartlett When the Atkins diet was introduced, which included a low carbohydrate menu it revolutionalized the dieting world. “Atkins Nutritional Approach” is the philosophy. By eating high-protein and high fat, loss of weight is assured. The assumption is a limited quantity of simple carbohydrates combined with exercise leads to a healthy life. Food containing low fat is not the way to control weight and to ensure a healthy lifestyle is the controversial belief of the Atkins diet. D... The Forgotten Calorie  By : Martin Stanwyck In an era where fad diets are common, people often forget about the term “calorie”. The bottom line is cutting calories means losing weight. “I’m going on a diet,” you announce. What does this mean? Chances are, you probably signed up for LA Weight loss, Jenny Craig, or Weight Watchers. If not, you have decided to try Atkins diet, a low fat diet, or some other method guaranteed to help you shed pounds and achieve that perfect figure. With all the modern trends in dietin... "DNA Diets" : Junk Science?  By : Danna Schneider Dieting and weight loss products and programs are such a big budget, big profit business today. We've all heard dozens of sales pitches for diet and weight loss products, plans, books, and other items that will supposedly help us miraculously lose that extra weight we've gained with the least amount of effort possible. The Dangers Of Fad Dieting  By : Martin Stanwyck Almost everywhere you turn, fad diets are appearing. They often deliver results, but at what cost? Is there a healthier but still effective option? You’re joining your friend for lunch. She looks great. She’s shed the extra twenty pounds that she’s been carrying since college, and she’s dressed in a slinky black outfit that makes you a bit envious. When you question her about it, she tells you she’s been on the Atkins diet. She proceeds to recount how she ate a pile of bac... Atkins Diet - How To Do It The Right Way?  By : Oliver Turner Obesity is the main reason for many diseases like cardiovascular problems, diabetes, depression, and sleep apnea. The only way out of this problem is to follow a strict and healthy diet. But that doesn’t mean avoiding food altogether for that it is not at all a good option since it would deprive our body of essential nutrients. Hence a controlled carbohydrate diet is advised for carbohydrate is mostly responsible for increasing one’s body weight. The low carbohydrate Atkin... The South-Beach Diet? Huh! Why Not Relax Yourself Slimmer?  By : Richard MacKenzie There are so many different types of diets out there including calorie controlled diets, carbohydrate controlled diets and I have also heard of one called the cabbage soup diet. There are clubs that you can go along to and get group therapy, weekly weigh-ins and they have whole support networks. Most women’s magazines seem to concentrate almost fixatedly on this particular issue. We are certainly a nation becoming obsessed with the way we look and how much we weigh. This i... Popcorn Diet: Successful Or Unsuccessful?  By : Barney Garcia There is a lot of confusion concerning diets around North America. One minute we are told that low carb, high fat, high protein diets are best, while the next we hear that high carbohydrate, low fat diets are the ticket to weight loss. However, there is no real secret diet that will work for everyone, and it is important to pick a diet that works well with your likes and lifestyle. In this article we will review a fad diet that was presented to consumers a couple of years bac... How Long Have You Been Dieting Without Results?  By : Sparky Hrelek How long have you been torturing yourself with bad food and not enough of it without losing the weight you wanted to? Or much more slowly than anticipated? It sucks doesn't it! Well let me tell you, its not because you are stupid, or because you have the self-discipline of a 2 year old, or because you are destined by the gods to be fat. No, its because no one really knows what they are doing including all of the people that have written books. Have you ever noticed who is ... Low Calorie Cooking And Exercise – The Miracle Diet?  By : Julia Tanner With all the fad diets taking over our televisions, bookstores, and pantries, many people have forgotten the basics of healthy living. When you are busy counting carbs, calculating fat grams, and popping diet pills, perhaps you should consider that the “miracle” diet may very well be the oldest one in the book. Low calorie cooking and exercise may very well be the secret to weight loss and healthy living. A few decades ago, few people knew what a carb was. However, everyon... What In The World Is The South Beach Diet? Finally, Someone Who Knows…  By : Sarah Williams The South Beach Diet is the latest in the series of the diet fads. As it becomes so popular, that it already swept the whole continent of America and is set to do the same worldwide, many people really question the nature of this diet. Most of them often question, what is the South Beach Diet? So what is the South Beach Diet? For those who are still not aware of the nature of this “big thing” in the diet arena, especially those who question, “What is the South Beach Die... South Beach Diet And Alcohol Combination  By : Sarah Williams The South Beach Diet continues to create its own name in many parts of the world. Along with its rapid widespread, many issues surrounding the relationship between the South Beach Diet and alcohol came to surface. With this fact, the number of studies concerning the South Beach Diet and alcohol increases and as such, still many unanswered questions are left. Speaking about the issue on the South Beach Diet and alcohol, it is commonly noted that the relationship between the... [1] [2]

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