8 Minutes in the Morning

8 Minutes in the Morning

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

A renowned weight-loss expert who has been on Oprah and Extra, Cruise knows the importance of time. He is also the creator of the 3-Hour Diet, a weight-loss program that calls for followers to eat at all hours to keep the metabolism revved. He is also following up with a…

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The Firm

The Firm

Diet Reviews / Other

By following The Firm’s formula for fitness success, it’s simple to burn fat, build muscle and achieve the body of your dreams. The key to sticking with the program longterm is starting slow. There is no need for a client to become an extreme exercise fanatic overnight. In fact, the…

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Eat, Drink, & Be Healthy

Eat, Drink, & Be Healthy

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

His alternative is the Eat, Drink & Be Healthy. As chairman of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, Dr. Willett has done a vast amount of research involving the effects of a healthy diet on disease prevention. He points to findings that show 82 percent of…

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Low Fat Diet

Low Fat Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

Not all fats are bad. Saturated fats found in animal proteins and dairy products are converted to cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease. Whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, fatty red meats, cheese and processed meats are all culprits associated with raising cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated fats such as corn…

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Soy Diet

Soy Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

The most prominent forms of soy are tofu, soymilk, soy flour, textured soy protein, tempeh and miso. They can be used as substitutes in recipes that are normally made with some sort of animal protein. To favorably impact heart health, the Food and Drug Administration recommends 25 grams of soy…

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Eat Right for Your Type

Eat Right for Your Type

Diet Reviews / Other

Although weight loss is not the main focus of the diet, it is a welcomed side effect. Supposedly, when eating in harmony with your blood type, you will also lessen your risk for heart disease, liver damage, diabetes, cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Obviously, you will need to find out…

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The Maker’s Diet

The Maker’s Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

The Maker’s Diet is based on a variety of organic meats, vegetables and fruits. With this 40-day experience, you will be closer to your weight loss, health and spiritual goals in the name of the Lord. According to the Maker’s Diet, unclean, unhealthy and unacceptable foods have to go. Instead…

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3 Hour Diet

3 Hour Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

The program calls for three meals, a snack and a treat. According to Jorge, you should consume breakfast within one hour of rising and stop eating three hours before bedtime. By doing this, you will lose two pounds a week, he promises. Even better, you will take off that unsightly…

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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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6 Day Body Makeover

6 Day Body Makeover

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

America has already tuned in to see Thurmond fight the fat as a member of the Extreme Team on ABC’s Extreme Makeover. A trimmed down version of his 6-Week Body Makeover, Thurmond explains that you should prepare to rack up your frequent-eater miles. You will consume a good amount of…

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