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(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 29, 2008 ) What are the top 10 most popular diets? Here is a list of the most searched diets and how they stack up against each other.
Losing weight must be one of the top 2 new yearÂ’s resolutions year after year. Consequently every weight loss opportunist is looking for the quickest, easiest way to lose weight.
Each individual needs to look at their current situation and decide which plan is best for them. Here are 10 of the most popular diet plans:
1. Atkins Diet: Made famous by Dr. Atkins claim that dieters can lose all the weight they desire by eliminating sugar and carbohydrates from their diets. Bacon, Avocado, Jack Cheese Omelete is enough to make any cardiologist cringe. Dr. Atkins believed that obesity was caused by processed carbohydrates and insulin, not excessive calories. This diet is centered more around beef, chicken, pork, cheese, veal, bacon and fish while eliminating breads, vegetables and desserts.
2. The South Beach Diet: Developed by cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Agatston, with the purpose of lowering cholesterol for those with heart conditions and diabetes. The initial stage of the diet eliminates all simple sugars, most carbohydrates (sweets, pastas and most breads). Weight loss is achieved by this diet through caloric restriction.
3. Alli Program: A relative new comer to the weight loss industry, Alli is an FDA approved, over the counter weight loss product. It works by preventing your body from absorbing some of the fat you ingest. Weight loss is achieved by using Alli in conjunction with caloric restriction.
4. Jenny Craig: Created 15 years ago by a woman struggling with her own weight. Jenny Craig offers a variety of prepackaged meals and snacks that are required during initial phase of dieting. Their program focuses on lifestyle such as exercise and diverting attention away from food.
5. NutriSystem: Nutrisystem was created some 30 years ago as a diet program offering prepacked meals and dietary counseling. Nutrisystem now offers an online community. Their menu plan is incorporates NuCusine and can be difficult to follow without purchasing Nutri-products.
6. Ornish Diet: Specifically designed to reverse heart disease by Dr. Dean Ornish. It has recently gained popularity as a weight loss diet. The Ornish Diet emphasizes complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and fruits, restricts simple carbs such as alcohol, honey, sugar, prohibits meat, fish and nuts. Its recommends a ratio of 70% carbohydrates, 20% protein and 10% fat. This diet also advocates exercise and meditation.
7. Mediterranean Diet: Inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of the Mediterranean region, this is considered more of a way of eating versus a diet focusing on caloric restriction. The traditional food habits of this region is high consumption of fruit, vegetables, bread, wheat, olive oil, fish and red wine. Its often cited as beneficial for being high in monounsaturated fat and dietary fiber and containing low levels of saturated fats.
8. LA Weight Loss: LA Weight Loss Centers" is a diet and weight loss program based on reduced caloric intake along with nutrition bars and supplements, behavior modification, and personal counseling. There are approximately 450 centers worldwide.
9. Slimfast: Slimfast promotes weight loss through the use of its shakes, bars, snakes and prepackaged meals. Weight loss is achieved through caloric restriction by providing portion control and nutrition.
10. e-Diets: For more than 10 years, the experts at e-Diets have been providing a forum for clients to choose from more than 20 popular plans like Atkins and the Mediterranean Diet. eDiets.com provides you with a fully personalized health assessment. Prior to joining, you'll complete a complimentary diet profile that reviews your weight, height, age and gender, as well as favorite foods, exercise and other lifestyle factors to help guide them to find the best-suited diet regiment for you. Plus, you'll have access to eDiets.com's roster of nutritionists, fitness experts, psychologists and more.
While there are many more diets, this list is just a general snapshot of the types of diets available for those wanting to lose weight. An individual wanting to lose weight, should talk first with their health care provider before attempting any type of diet. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list.
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