You can't open a magazine, turn on the TV or even talk to a friend these days without getting word of a new diet plan that promises to help you drop pounds. Get details on some of the more popular diets out there so you can start gathering the information you need to make a decision about which one may be best for you.
The 5-Factor Diet is a book written by fitness trainer Harley Pasternak. It requires eating five meals, made of five ingredients, daily.
Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, by the late Robert Atkins, MD, is one of the most well-known and popular low-carb diets.
The Best Life Diet is a book authored by fitness trainer Bob Greene (of Oprah fame). It focuses on making healthier choices, such as choosing whole grains over refined carbohydrates, and controlling calories.
The authors of this diet say the rise of insulin caused by certain foods actually induces the "carbohydrate addict" to eat even more carbs, resulting in weight gain.
The Jenny Craig weight loss program involves eating pre-packaged, portion-controlled meals and regularly speaking to a counselor.
Nutri/System offers pre-prepared food you order through the mail. The plan is based on the Glycemic Index, which rates foods according to their effect on the blood sugar.
Dr. Schwarzbein's program focuses on the connection between insulin levels and carbohydrate intake, and encourages the consumption of high-protein foods (such as meat) while limiting carbohydrates.
Actress Suzanne Somers has penned several health and diet books; among them is one that encourages combining foods and eliminating certain "funky" foods, referred to by the author as "Somersizing".
The South Beach Diet, by Arthur Agatston, MD, focuses on eliminating or limiting your intake of certain carbohydrates while increasing good fats.
Sugar –- not fat -– makes us overweight, according to the authors of
The New SugarBusters!: Cut Sugar to Trim Fat.
Volumetrics, a book written by Dr. Barbara Rolls, says that by eating foods that fill you up on fewer calories, you will lose weight without feeling like you’re on a diet.
Balancing the correct ratio of carbs, fat, and protein is the key to following this plan, authored by Dr. Barry Sears.
