Many people today are looking to improve their health and shed some unwanted pounds from their bodies. If you are one of those people, the many diet plans available to follow can be overwhelming. How are you supposed to think? Let’s take a look at three popular diets. One of them might be right for you.
The South Beach Diet
The South Beach Diet is a popular diet that many use to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle. The diet plan is made up of three different phases and emphasizes eating foods that do not raise blood sugar levels. During phase one you need to eliminate virtually all carbohydrates. You will be in this phase for 2 weeks and should see a pretty significant weight loss of between 5 and 13 pounds.
Once you have completed phase one, you will move on to phase two. During this stage, you will begin to reintroduce healthy carbohydrates into your diet. This will include raw fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains. You should lose about 1-2 pounds per week during this phase. Once you have reached your goal weight, you can move on to phase three.
During phase three you will simply eat a healthy and balanced diet. If at any point you start to gain weight again, you can go back to phase one for a few days to lose pounds. While on the diet, you should make sure that you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Many people report improved cardiovascular health from the diet, and most experts agree that it also lowers the risk of diabetes.
Mediterranean diet
Another diet that is becoming increasingly popular in the United States is the Mediterranean Diet. The diet is derived from the people who live near the Mediterranean Sea. The people who live there are believed to be some of the healthiest people in the world. The diet is rich in whole foods and low in saturated and trans fats.
The Mediterranean diet is basically a general healthy eating plan. It allows you to eat only fresh, unprocessed and unrefined foods. Your meal plan will consist of plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, dried beans, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. You can also eat moderate amounts of fish and poultry. Red meat should be saved as a rare treat. Finally, if you wish you can enjoy a glass of wine with your dinner.
weight watchers diet
Probably the most popular diet in the United States is the Weight Watchers Diet. It has been around for fifty years. The diet has been modified over time and the current version titled Momentum is based on a points system. The downside is that you will have to pay to have access to the diet and you can choose between meeting in person or doing it on your own through web support.
The diet plan emphasizes eating nutritious foods that include fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. At the start of each day, you start with a total daily point value. Every food and drink you consume has a point value. Then record what you eat in a food journal. You need to balance your points throughout the day, because when you run out of points, you’re not supposed to eat any more.
In general, many people find the plan easy to follow, and over the years it has been successful for many people.