| Diet
Programs - The Basics
by John Mac
Atkins
Diet Program
The Atkins diet program is
based on the principle of switching your body
to burn fat instead of carbohydrates to obtain
energy. It is a life change rather than a diet
program, as in order to keep the pounds off you
need to stick to the recommended way of eating.
The main difference to other
diet programs is in what you are allowed to eat
ie eggs, meat including beef, pork, turkey, chicken,
duck, wild game, veal & lamb also fish such
as shellfish. Fats are also permitted ie butter,
olive oil & mayonnaise, certain cheeses are
also permitted.
You must drink lots of water,
only de-caffinated coffee & will need to take
vitamin supplements including minerals. You must
also exercise every day, no need to do a marathon
however, a brisk walk will suffice. You are encouraged
to eat enough to satisfy your appetite but you
must not overeat.
You must not drink alcohol.
You must not cheat; it takes 2-3 days for the
body to switch from burning carbohydrates (in
the form of glucose) to burning fat, so if you
cheat you are back to day 1.
You cannot eat the following:
Sugar in any form, corn syrup,
honey or maple syrup.
Milk or Yogurt – a limited amount of cream
is allowed.
Fruit & fruit juice.
Flour products (bread, pasta, crackers etc)
Grains or cereals.
Beans and legumes.
Starchy or high sugar vegetables such as potatoes,
yams, corn, peas, parsnips, beets & carrots.
Sweet condiments such as most ketchups, bbq sauce
& balsamic vinegar.
French dressing & thousand island dressing.
Cottage cheese, farmers cheese & other fresh
cheeses.
Nuts & seeds.
Diet Program Pro’s
Lots of popular foods are
permitted & you can have snacks between meals.
No need to starve and are encouraged to eat when
hungry.
Diet Program Con’s
Must stick to diet for good
to keep off unwanted pounds. No breaks or cheat
days allowed. May not be suitable if you can’t
go without coffee or alcohol.
South
Beach Diet Program
Similar to the Atkins diet
program in that it changes the way you eat whilst
still allowing plenty of popular foods such as
meat, fish & eggs but you can also eat cheese
& vegetables.
You can have 3 meals a day
& even 2 snacks a day. You can also have dessert
& diet soda. You are not allowed any alcohol
for an initial 2 week period but after that you
are allowed to drink wine. After an initial 2
week start where what you can eat is limited you
can start to phase some of your favourite foods
back into your diet. Its all about eating “good
carbs” instead of “bad carbs”.
Diet Program Pro’s
Based on a healthy way of
eating rather than a diet. Many of your favourite
foods are probably still allowed. Some alcohol
ie wine is allowed.
Diet Program Con’s
You may find the first couple
of weeks particularly hard due to what you can
eat being limited.
Zone
Diet Program
Developed by Barry Sears a
biochemist, the Zone Diet is about controlling
your insulin level through a balanced diet of
carbohydrates, proteins & fat, also known
as the 40-30-30 diet (40% carbohydrates, 30% Proteins
30% fat). Once again it is a way of living rather
than just a diet with 3 stages geared to make
you lose weight, control hunger & have more
energy. It is based on consistent insulin levels
with the supplementation of high dose fish oil.
The Zone diet encourages eating
regularly throughout the day & eliminates
many jink foods such as sweets & chips.
The “Zone” refers
to being in a physiological state in which hormones,
governed by the food you eat, are in a zone which
is neither too high nor too low.
Diet Program Pro’s
Balanced diet rather than
cutting out foods you may enjoy.
Diet Program Con’s
The reasoning behind the diet
can be quite technical & therefore many people
may disagree about its merits.
Mediterranean
Diet Program
Not a diet as such but simply
a way of eating for hundreds if not thousands
of years followed by people of countries bordering
the Mediterranean such as Greece, Southern Italy,
parts of North Africa & the Middle East.
It is well known that people
from these areas have a lower incidence of heart
disease; this is believed to be due to over half
of their fat intake being from monounsaturated
fat (mainly from olive oil) as opposed to saturated
fat, prominent elsewhere. Saturated fat is known
to raise cholesterol levels.
The basic diet followed is
one that has a low consumption of red meat, low
to moderate consumption of sweets, fish, eggs
& dairy products except cheese & natural
yogurt, a high consumption of fresh fruits &
vegetables & a higher consumption of breads,
pasta, rice, potatoes & couscous. Water &
red wine (in moderation) are taken with meals.
Diet Program Pro’s
Not a “fad diet”
but a traditional way of eating with known health
benefits.
Diet Program Con’s
None as such apart from if
you are unable to obtain fresh fruit & veg.
Weight
Watchers Diet Program
There are 2 main diet programs
for you to follow; one a points system where all
foods are allocated points according to their
calorie, fat & fibre content. You are allowed
to use up (or consume) a set number of points
per day. The other diet program is a no points
system which allows you to eat from a range of
wholesome foods without having to count the calories.
The weight watchers diet program
can be followed online as well as offline through
regular local meetings where you will get not
just tips & guidance but the support &
encouragement of fellow weight watchers.
Diet Program Pro’s
On the points system you can
eat what you like as long as you stick to the
number of points. The meetings can help to keep
you motivated.
Diet Program Con’s
Offline meetings may not be
practical for you. The points system may leave
you feeling hungry.
John Mac
is author & owner of http://www.fitnessdiethealth.com
a website aimed at providing help & information
for people looking to improve their fitness,
diet & health & for information about
diet
programs
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