Acutrim

Acutrim

Diet Reviews / Other

By shrinking the blood vessels in sinuses, nose and chest, it stops drainage and decreases congestion. Phenylpropanolamine reduces a person’s appetite. Often used as an ephedrine substitute, Acutrim is thought to increase metabolism. The cousin of amphetamines, phenylpropanolamine is thought to not only work as an appetite suppressant but also…

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Grapefruit Diet

Grapefruit Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

Legend has it that grapefruit makes the fat-burning process move more quickly. The beta-carotene found in pink grapefruit lowers cholesterol and improves heart health. Most people grapple with the grapefruit diet to lose their extra pounds fast. Yet, common sense says it is more a by-product of drastic calorie reduction…

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The Ultimate New York Body Plan

The Ultimate New York Body Plan

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

To put it bluntly, if you’re looking for a diet on which you’re going to be handled with kid gloves, this isn’t it. The Ultimate New York Body Plan is basically boot camp for dieters. The diet is based on 1,200 calories and Kirsch’s “ABCDEF’s” rules ban alcohol, bread, starchy…

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Total Health Makeover Plan

Total Health Makeover Plan

Diet Reviews / Other

The principles of the Total Health Makeover are simple enough. Read nutrition labels — Bypass any products with chemicals, additives and preservatives. Reduce intake of red meat — Cut out beef, pork, lamb and venison, and replace it with chicken, turkey and fish. Reduce dairy intake — Say farewell to…

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Chef’s Diet

Chef’s Diet

Diet Reviews / Prepared Meals

The Chef’s Diet meal plan is based on the 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% favorable fats ratio that was coined by Dr. Barry Sears. The Chef’s Diet has many benefits that include increased energy levels, weight loss, lean body mass and balanced blood sugar levels. With both a licensed…

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Eating for Life

Eating for Life

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

This nutritionally-sound eating plan is the anti-diet, allowing you to eat the foods you like — and plenty of them – while still losing weight. Phillips knows the challenges of trying to stick to a diet that makes you feel deprived and hungry all the time. In fact, for many…

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American Heart Association’s No-Fad Diet

American Heart Association’s No-Fad Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

Using their Circle of Success, you will rely on three key components for your license to lose: Think Smart, Eat Well and Move More. The circles are intertwined and you will need all three to reach your goal. As the major authority in heart health, the American Heart Association is…

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Eat, Drink & Be Gorgeous

Eat, Drink & Be Gorgeous

Diet Reviews / Other

Having treated patients with things ranging from high cholesterol to HIV, Esther is fully aware of the importance of healthy habits in treating deblitating diseases. Rather than focus on one specific ailment, she treats the whole person with healthy eating, physical activity, supplements and much more. While some diets are…

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5 Day Miracle Diet

5 Day Miracle Diet

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

In Puhn’s own words, you’ll eliminate all of your cravings for junk food prior to five days of starting this diet by following the guidelines. Once these kinds of cravings are gone, you’re sure to lose weight, she says. The 5-Day Miracle Diet hones in on two factors: the time…

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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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