The South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

For those who have struggled to lose weight and have not yet achieved success, the South Beach Diet offers a large glimmer of hope. The more kind and gentle version of other, more restrictive low-carb diets, Dr. Agatston’s routine offers a balanced mix of fruits, whole grains, vegetables, olive oil…

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Rotation Diet

Rotation Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

More a concept than a specific weight-loss plan, the Rotation Diet is a plan whereby whole foods (healthy carbohydrates, fats and proteins) are consumed usually on a four-day cycle. Dairy, wheat, gluten, eggs, sugar, yeast, coffee, alcohol, dried fruits, soda and other common contributors to food allergies are eliminated. Followers…

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Macrobiotics

Macrobiotics

Diet Reviews / High Fiber

Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, and radishes should be regularly eaten, while snow peas, mushrooms, celery, lettuces and string beans can be consumed occasionally. Staying away from peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, spinach, spinach, asparagus, beets and avocado is recommended. Popular with celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and…

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The Liver Cleansing Diet

The Liver Cleansing Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

The guiding principles of the liver cleansing process are to have a diet high (30 to 40 percent) in raw fruits and vegetables, namely dark green leafy vegetables and orange, yellow, purple and red fruits and vegetables. Raw fruits and vegetables should be consumed at each meal as they have…

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Diet Reviews / Other

Their goal is to enable people to take off weight sensibly. The TOPS’ creed states that the desire to change comes from within a person and the most effective way to sustain change is to provide a supporting environment. TOPS provides peer-based support to help dieters meet with other individuals…

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Diabetes Diet

Diabetes Diet

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

Having a balance in blood sugar levels is important in preventing diabetes complications. Some of these guidelines to having a healthy diet include limiting intake of sweets, frequently eating, watching the amount of carbs consumed, consuming whole grains, fruits and vegetables, eating less fat and cutting back on the consumption…

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The Great American Detox Diet

The Great American Detox Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

Her recipe for recovery was the Great American Detox Diet. The 8-week program brought Spurlock back to fine form and it can do the same for you, even if you have not spent the last month gorging on fast food. Jamieson definitely considers fast food the enemy. Among the foods…

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Choose to Lose

Choose to Lose

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

By lowering your intake of carbs too much you are actually doing more harm than good. Your glycogen stores do not get filled up, leading to loss of stamina and endurance. The secret to losing weight is based on the success triangle made up of a low-fat diet, adequate intake…

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Pritikin Diet

Pritikin Diet

Diet Reviews / High Fiber

The diet largely consists of low-fat, high-fiber carbohydrates that are 400 calories or less per pound. There is a ratio of 75 percent carbs, 15 percent protein, and 10 percent fat. When following the diet, people are told to consume even six or seven meals a day. Foods are categorized…

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Sleep-A-Weigh

Sleep-A-Weigh

Diet Reviews / Other

An anti-aging product, Sleep-A-Weigh is hydrolyzed collagen which keeps thebody maintaining a youthful appearance. According to the makers of Sleep-A-Weigh, the collagen repairs tendons, ligaments, skin, hair, nails,bones, teeth, energy and fat loss. An added perk is that it also burns fatin the process. Sleep-A-Weigh contains an army of ingredients…

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