A Look On Popular Diets

Going on a diet is the first step of a person who wants to lose weight. But with all the numerous diet plans in the market it is difficult to choose which one you should follow. So here is a list of popular diet plans that might suit your lifestyle and might work for you.

The Herbalife Diet - This diet is a bit costly but very easy to follow. It requires one to take supplements and one well balanced meal per day. People actually get good results on it but it may be at the expense of their health as some supplements of Herbalife contain a chemical that belongs to the ephedrine family.

The Low Carb Diet - As the name suggests, it is a diet that is low in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates can be found in breads, pastas, starchy foods, sugars and others that raise blood sugar levels. But when there is a decrease or lack of carbohydrates in the body, it starts a chemical reaction that allows the person to burn fat faster than a combined normal diet and exercise. There are many variations for this diet but they only have one thing in common and that is they are high in protein and fats but low on carbohydrates.

The Medifast Diet - This diet includes a low fat, low calorie mixture of balanced food and appetite suppressors created by the Medifast Diet Company. These foods come in easy to prepare and easy to eat shakes, bars, puddings and the like. The appetite suppressor that is used comes from a native Southeast Asian plant. It has been shown to be a safe appetite suppressor but this diet should only be done with a direct supervision of a doctor so that he can monitor your weight loss and diet.

Mediterranean Diet - This is a diet of a blend of traditional cuisines of the countries near the Mediterranean Se. It has a lot of health benefits like reducing risks of developing heart diseases and cancer. The diet consists of high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread, cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds. Olive oil is used instead of the regular cooking oil. Red meat should be seldom consumed while dairy products, fish and poultry are to be consumed in low to moderate amounts. It is also allowed to drink wine in low to moderate amounts. This diet is coupled with regular physical activity.

Choosing the best diet plan for you can be very tricky. You need to consider a lot of things before you really decide. The most important thing you should consider is your health. If the diet plan does not seem to be healthy for you, then choose another diet plan. You cannot risk your health just to lose weight. That is why, even without a diet plan but if you know what foods are good and bad for you, then you will be able to create your own diet plan. This will ensure you that it will work for you. Remember, you know your body best.

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