There are many different types of diets. Often we can become confused as to how they all work and what type of diet is most beneficial. Here is some information on 4 different diets to help you decide which one is the right one for you
The Atkins Diet
The Atkins diet is very a
low-carbohydrate diet. If we reduce the amount of carbs and eat more
protein and fat, our bodies will naturally lose weight by burning our
stored body fat a lot more efficiently. The problem with the Atkins
diet is that because the body is burning its own fat, depending on
what you eat it can have a few unpleasant side effects in some people
such as bad breath and constipation. And with such a restricted diet,
where you are eating a very limited amount of fruit and vegetables
and quite simply just pure protein and saturated fats, you are
increasing your risk of heart disease and some cancers. The
potential is there to lose a lot of weight very quickly on the Atkins
diet as you will tend to feel fuller for longer by eating a lot of
carbs, but this kind of diet when followed long- term is harmful to
your health.
South Beach Diet
The South Beach Diet is
quite similar to the Atkins diet in that it is another low
carbohydrate/protein rich diet except it is a lot more balanced.
Instead of sticking rigidly to low carbohydrate foods throughout the
dieting phase, it focuses on how each good and bad carb foods effects
your blood sugar levels. You stick to two weeks of strict restraint
of what you can and cannot eat and from then onwards you can start
introducing healthy carbohydrates and fruit to your diet again, it is
all about experimenting with your diet and watching the weight
patterns, learning what triggers your body to gain weight. If you
begin to gain weight again you can easily revert back to the two week
strict diet plan. As low-carb diets go, this is a far healthier diet
as it not only allows encourages dieters not to cut anything out and
to eat everything in moderation to maintain a healthy weight. This
means you are far more likely to stick to this diet and reach your
goals with great success.
The Cabbage Soup Diet
The Cabbage Soup Diet is
as it sounds, eating Cabbage Soup in place of your main meals and
very little else. It reduces the body’s calorie levels to the point
of near-starvation. You are allowed fruit and vegetables alongside
the soup but you must only eat to the point of feeling satisfied not
stuffed! This diet should not be used for longer than a week as it is
generally used when weight is to be lost very quickly e.g.) for a
wedding etc. Alcohol is not allowed, water and unsweetened juices are
the only beverages you should be drinking throughout the week. You
will lose weight relatively quickly on this diet but it is only
suitable as a very short term fix, side effects include flatulence
and bad breath. People with long term health conditions should
consult a health professional but for healthy otherwise fit people,
this diet should not cause any harm.
The Zone Diet
The Zone diet is different
to other diets in that it discourages the intake of carbohydrates,
bad fats, processed foods and sugars and focuses more on us eating
more meat, fruit and vegetables. Dieters are encouraged to also
calculate the amount of calories that they need a day and it also
incites regular eating patterns and regular consumption of good fats
and low glycaemic foods. It is a healthy and controlled way of eating
which guarantees an effective weight loss although many people may
find it costly and difficult to follow.
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