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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Sugar Solution

Sugar Solution

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

Even if an individual is not a diabetic, blood sugar imbalances can cause havoc on a life. The 30-Day Solution provides a well-rounded approach to eating in a healthy manner, stress reduction and fitness. The meal plan calls for whole grains and five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables…

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Red Wine Diet

Red Wine Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

Other research shows that those who drink wine are less likely to suffer heart disease, diabetes and dementia. But could it really be the secret to lasting weight loss? The jury is still out. Yet, the innovative new Red Wine Diet promises to lengthen your life, improve your overall wellness…

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Lean For Life

Lean For Life

Diet Reviews / Low Carb

And for those who do not have access to the internet, there are Lean For Life books, DVDs and CDs available to buy. The Lean for Life program was developed based on 35 years of treatments at their weight control clinics. The Lean for Life gurus promise to allow dieters…

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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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Idiot Proof Diet

Idiot Proof Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

The idiot-proof approach is to change fat-burning hormones in order to lower the storage of fat-storing hormones. Rather than cutting back on what you consume, they claim you will eat more than three times the amount you usually do. One of the main tenet’s of the Idiot Proof Diet is…

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Eat-Clean Diet

Eat-Clean Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

Among Tosca’s assertions is the necessity to eat six meals a day, drink plenty of water, stay away from sugar and high-fat foods and eat the foods God gave us versus man-made foods (i.e. processed foods). It is important to first realize what clean foods are — fresh, whole and…

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Protein Power

Protein Power

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

According to the Eades, the fat that a person consumes has little to do with weight gain. It is carbohydrates that contribute to additional weight. Getting rid of the carbs and the problem is solved. Restricting carbs makes for lower insulin levels, that in turn burns the fat being stored…

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The Zone Diet

The Zone Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Carb

For several decades, founder Barry Sears tried to develop a system to restore hormonal balance to the body. The Zone is his answer. This calorie-restrictive plan is a balance of low-density carbohydrates (40%), adequate protein (30%) and essential fats (30%). Rich in vitamins and minerals, food is used as a…

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The Cabbage Soup Diet

The Cabbage Soup Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

The Cabbage Soup Recipe can be prepared like so: 6 large green onion2 green peppers1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)3 carrots1 10 oz. container of mushrooms1 bunch of celeryhalf a head of cabbage 1 package Lipton soup mix 1 or 2 cubes of bouillon (optional)1 48 ounces…

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