Food Network Healthy Eats: Recipes, Ideas, And Food News
U.S. News & World Report ranked this diet as No. 4 out of 38 as best overall diet. The recommended foods are healthy and well-balanced. But given that there are numerous versions of the Mediterranean diet, be sure to find one that includes all the food groups and isn’t too restrictive. On the Dukan Diet, you eat lots of lean protein, and must eliminate carbohydrates, including fruits and veggies at first.
The plan has four phases; where phase 1 is most restrictive, allowing you to eat unlimited lean protein, 1 1/2 tablespoons of oat bran and 1 1/2 liters of water every day. Throughout the phases, you slowly add foods back in, like some vegetables and small amounts of fruit. Diets like the Dukan, where you begin on a very restrictive regimen, will result in weight loss.
That doesn’t mean they’re healthy. The National Institutes of Health recommends a rate of one to two pounds per week for safe weight loss. A more dramatic rate of weight loss can result in medical issues such as gall stones, muscle loss, and possibly a drop in blood pressure. So many versions of Atkins have popped up over the years, but some die-hard fans still turn to this plan.
The Atkins Diet has four phases, with the first being the most restrictive on carbohydrates. Over time, you increase other foods, specifically those that are heavier on carbohydrates, like starches and fruit. Cutting out most carbs for prolonged periods of time can result in side effects such as leg cramps, faintness, headaches, and cold sweats. And no matter how many times the book tells you that’s “normal,” it most certainly is not. The author of this diet claims that due to over-breeding and modification over time, the whole whole-wheat grain has become unhealthy.
He equates wheat and any processed foods made with wheat with opiate drugs. Besides wheat, the plan also eliminates or limits foods like fruit, starchy vegetables, whole grains, legumes, dried fruit, corn-starch and corn meal. Although this plan encourages whole foods, many entire food groups are drastically limited or eliminated, making it a dangerous and difficult plan to stick to over the long haul. This diet refers to folks who do not need to be gluten-free, yet choose to follow a gluten-free diet in order to lose weight.
This means they eliminate any food or drink containing wheat, rye, or barley — and many of the nutrients found in these foods. But avoiding these foods won’t necessarily guarantee weight loss. Many of the gluten-free processed foods found at the market are just as calorie-heavy (if not more so) than their gluten-filled counter parts. This diet has been ranked No. 1 as the best overall diet by U.S. News & World Report five years in a row! The diet plan includes all the food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy.
High-calorie proteins, high-fat foods, and high-sugar foods are discouraged, while reducing your overall salt intake is encouraged. The recipes on the DASH Diet are well-balanced and can absolutely be delicious. Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. She is the author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: More Than 130 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Day.
Congratulations on your weight loss. But I can understand you not wanting to eat tuna, salmon, chicken or turkey again! Good luck if you perservere and make to you weight loss goal! I got my book about a week ago now and have started the diet on Wednesday. This morning I could not resist and had to weigh myself and have already lost 7lbs! However, I never want to eat tuna, salmon, chicken or turkey again in my life.
And it is only day 4 of the first cycle. I am questioning staying on this diet as the thought of half a piece of bread or even a couple crackers is mouth watering. Sorry to hear about your difficulty in getting the book. Many others have complained of the same issue. Hey just think maybe the diet wasn't for you! I ordered the book 6 weeks ago and just contacted the company yesterday about when I will receive my book.
The company replied saying my payment information was not entered correctly, yet my payment said it was accepted and they gave me a confirmation number for my order. I don't appreciate not bring notified that there was an error. I can't even go to the store and buy the book.
Not impressed at all and I didn't even get to try the diet. That's good news. It's a shame your husband backed out as it would have been good support for each other. I am on day 3 and have taken off 4 lbs my husband backed out on me but that's ok.
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