Metabolife

Metabolife

Diet Reviews / Other

Instead you will find lots of information about a product that promises to suppress appetite, burn fat and lower weight – all claims which have not been look at by the Food and Drug Administration. A great deal of the controversy around Metabolife comes from the fact that the product…

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Sugar Busters

Sugar Busters

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

This is not to say you have to cut out all sugar when following Sugar Busters. Instead dieters follow an eating program that works to lower insulin levels by mainly eating low-glycemic foods. A diet rich in high-fiber vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and some dairy helps keep insulin levels…

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Hydroxycut

Hydroxycut

Diet Reviews / Other

Once upon a time, this popular weight-loss supplement was branded with the scarlet “e” – as in ephedra, the dangerous substance that was banned by the Food and Drug Administration. In accordance with the ruling, today’s Hydroxycut is free of the controversial herb. The use of Ephedra has been linked…

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NutriSystem

NutriSystem

Diet Reviews / Prepared Meals

Endorsed by NFL coach Don Shula and wife Mary Anne, along with football players Dan Marino, Cris Carter and Steve Beuerlein, NutriSystem is the weight-loss program of choice for numerous professional athlete who swear by the program to get back to their playing weight. There are more than 120 dishes…

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OPTIFAST

OPTIFAST

Diet Reviews / Prepared Meals

The program has three main components: medical, behavioral and nutritional. To participate, you must first undergo a medical evaluation to see if you meet the standards of the OPTIFAST plan. Once you are a patient of the OPTIFAST program, you have a team of physicians, dietitians and counselors at your…

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Colonics

Colonics

Diet Reviews / Other

One end of a clear plastic tube is put into the rectum. During the procedure, the colon is filled up with water through the tube. The water and other contents of the colon are drained through a second tube. Fecal matter is removed from the colon walls, while at the…

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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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Medifast

Medifast

Diet Reviews / Prepared Meals

Celebrity endorsements include General Hospital veteran Genie Francis and the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kristy Swanson, both of whom have whittled their waistlines on the Medifast program. What makes the approach so popular with clients is that it’s simplistic. There is no counting — not calories, not carbs, not…

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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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Curves

Curves

Diet Reviews / Other

Designed only for ladies, you do not have to change weights or struggle to work the machines. There is always a trained staff on-hand to make sure that you are using the machines properly and maintaining the right form. Through simple resistance work, you are able to move throughout the…

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