Anti-Carb Diets
Anti-Carb diets consist of consuming a high amount of protein and fats, but virtually no carbohydrates. This way of eating forces the body into ketosis, where the liver converts fats into fatty acids and ketones, a by-product of fat metabolism, to be used as the primary fuel source instead of glucose. Generally, rapid weight loss occurs…
Anti-Aging Diets
Aging is a natural part of life, and many people are interested in prolonging their health and looks, especially as we begin to live longer and longer. The good news is that there is a strong link between a healthy diet and the prevention of age related diseases. Anti-aging diets have become increasingly popular as 7…
Alternate-Day Diet
Alternate-Day Diet Author of the Alternate-Day Diet James B. Johnson, MD has conducted several clinical trials to determine if a ‘skinny gene’ is switched on when calorie intake is restricted every other day. Not only did he find this diet promotes weight-loss, he also noted numerous health benefits such as lowered blood pressure, improved insulin resistance, reduced…
Abs Diet
Abs Diet The Abs diet was created by David Zinczenko, Editor-in-Chief of Men’s Health magazine. He created this diet to flatten your stomach in six weeks. The Abs diet does not rely on deprivation, counting calories or measuring foods. The Abs Diet consists of a 6-week plan, focused around 12 power foods, which are listed below. (If you read the first…
AARP New American Diet
AARP New American Diet Created by John Whyte, MD, MPH, the AARP New American Diet is based upon the National Institute of Health (NIH) AARP Diet and Health Study. This particular study is the largest one ever conducted in the field of diet and health, for it has over 500,000 participants. The AARP New American Diet uses tips and…
90/10 Integrative Nutrition Diet
90/10 Diet (Integrative Nutrition Diet) The Integrative Nutrition Diet promotes eating healthy foods most of the time (90% of the time) and eating less healthy foods on occasion (10% of the time). There is no set plan to this diet, and it is easy to follow and hard to fall off! We recommend paying attention…
8 Minute Diet
8 Minute Diet The 8 Minute Diet in the Morning was designed by Jorge Cruise. He specializes in programs targeted to busy individuals who do not have much time to get in shape. This program focuses on exercise for weight loss. Cruise suggests setting aside 8 minutes each morning to do the exercises recommended and you will…
The 5 Element Theory
5 Element Theory The 5 Element Theory, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine , was started by ancient Chinese philosophers called Taoists. The five elements are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Ancient doctors studied nature to create the five element chart and determined universal principals that could help to predict and understand changes that affect health. The chart…
The 4-Hour Body Diet
4-Hour Body Diet Also known as the Slow-Carb diet, the 4-Hour Body was invented by Tim Ferriss and boasts rapid weight loss in a short amount of time. This diet is based on the author’s access to MDs, top scientists, professional athletes, and experimentation on himself. The 4-Hour Body is about consistently making the smallest…
The 3-Season Diet
3-Season Diet The 3-Season Diet was developed by John Douillard, a leading practitioner in Ayurvedic medicine, natural health and fitness. He is the Director of the LifeSpa Retreat Center and Clinic in Boulder, Colorado where he offers personal consultations. John Douillard has also written and produced 18 health and fitness books, CDs and DVDs. The 3-Season Diet calls for…
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