The Low-Down On Diet Comparison

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Low carbs and high protein is the way to lose weight, or so

you'll hear from one diet guru, and he has the testimonials to

back it up. Low fat, lots of carbs and fresh fruits and

veggies, says another - and he's got the back up from satisfied

users, too. A third swears that you need to count the amount of

sugar; another tells you the enemy is white flour - if you want

to lose real weight and keep it off, who do you listen to?

Take a look at the brief summaries below for a quick overview

of the pros and cons of each of the popular types of diet

plans.

Low Carb-Hi Protein Diets

Diets like the Atkins, the South Beach and the Zone Diet all

recommend restricted carbohydrates and allow liberal amounts of

protein, including protein derived from animal sources.

Generally, they limit the overall amount of carbohydrates, or

teach you to differentiate between " good " and " bad "

carbohydrates. Bad carbohydrates, which are forbidden, include

white flour, white bread, and white sugar.

Pros: The diets all encourage learning healthy eating as part

of losing weight. Deriving most of your daily calories from

high fiber sources of carbs like leafy green vegetables and

grains is generally considered the best diet for nutrition by

the established medical community. The popularity of the diets

makes it easy to find low-carb foods.

Cons: The allowance of eating all the protein and fats you like

flies in the face of conventional medical wisdom. A diet high in

saturated fats could lead to heart disease, diabetes, gout and

other chronic health conditions. Following the diets' cautions

and advice to keep portions reasonable should mitigate that

concern, though.

Weight Loss " Programs "

Craig, NutriSystem, Weight Watchers, SlimFast and a

number of other weight loss programs rely heavily on

pre-packaged 'diet' foods. They incorporate professional

coaching, social structure and reinforcement.

Pros: The professional coaching and nutritional benefits are a

big plus, as are the reinforcement and support aspect of the

diets. Meals and supplements are prepackaged in the right

proportions, and if you stick to the diets and exercise as

directed you will lose weight.

Cons: The weekly fees and cost of meals can be expensive. In

addition, if you rely completely on the packaged foods, you

miss out on the re-education of your eating habits, which is

important to maintaining any weight lost.

The Real Mayo Clinic Diet

This is not the diet that has circulated for the past thirty or

more years and purported to have originated at the Mayo Clinic!

The true Mayo Clinic's nutrition and diet center recommends a

healthy eating weight loss plan based on limiting fats,

proteins and carbohydrates, counting calories and deriving most

of the daily nutrition from vegetables, grains and fruit.

Pros: There's no 'diet'. Instead, you're encouraged to take

control of your eating. Portion control and sensible balance of

nutrients are the cornerstones of a weight loss plan that takes

weight off gradually, and helps you keep it off permanently.

Cons: It may be difficult to stay on the diet. Counting

calories and portions can be difficult if you're eating out or

on the run.

There are many diets that promise to take weight off quickly

and painlessly, without exercise or changing your eating

habits. The three major variations of diets above all will

result in 1-2 pounds of loss per week, which most doctors

believe is the optimum way to lose weight for long lasting

results.

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health

expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/

for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well

as reviews and comments on popular diets.

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