Detox of Honger?

Het detox dieet is gekomen onder zware controle op de afgelopen maanden. Er zijn genoeg beweert dat het verloren gewicht alleen is het water gewicht vormen de eerste snel en de natuurlijke gewichtsverlies optreedt van het snijden calorie-inname. Het detox dieet is erg restrictief, tot het punt waar sommige mensen noemen het een honger dieet. Er zijn talloze artikelen geschreven door "deskundigen" die staat dat het detox dieet mensen in gevaar brengt, waarin staat dat het leidt tot jojo-dieet, een ongezonde relatie met eten, en zelfs kan bijdragen aan de ontwikkeling van een eetstoornis.

We weten ook dat de overgrote meerderheid van de "experts" die schrijft deze artikelen zijn die in de gezondheids-en gewichtsverlies industrie, zoals voedingsdeskundigen, gezondheidsprogramma toezichthouders, gewichtsverlies counselors, en leken met een extreme interesse in gezondheid en fitness. Terwijl ik zeker niet suggereren dat iemand het bewijs fabriceren of het creëren van denkprocessen die niet juist, ik ben echter wel, wat aangeeft dat wanneer een persoon wordt opgeleid om dingen te zien in een specifieke manier, het kan erg moeilijk voor hen om hetzelfde te zien principes in een wisselende manier. Bijvoorbeeld, als een diëtist gaat studeren en wordt geleerd dat groene bonen kanker veroorzaken, zal die diëtist afstuderen te geloven dat groene bonen kanker veroorzaken. Als dezelfde diëtist rendement voor af en toe les te houden haar onderwijs de huidige, en in de loop van de komende tien jaar, de diëtist is opnieuw geleerd dat groene bonen kanker kunnen veroorzaken, dan is de diëtist zal blijven om dit te geloven en leren haar klanten dit als goed. Vijftien jaar later komt er iemand langs en wijst de diëtist dat groene bonen veroorzaken geen kanker, hoe waarschijnlijk is de diëtist om te geloven dat groene bonen geen kanker veroorzaken?

Dit fenomeen is niet alleen gerelateerd aan diëtisten en gezondheid aanverwante gebieden. Dit fenomeen daadwerkelijk heeft betrekking op elk gebied. Als schrijver was ik geleerd dat je nooit spreken in dubbele ontkenningen. Het is een basisprincipe ik dagelijks toepassen. Als iemand probeerde me ervan te overtuigen dat de regels plots veranderd was, goed of fout, is reeds ingebakken in mij, dat dubbele ontkenningen niet gepast zijn en je moet ze niet gebruiken. Dus, als ik deze nieuwe theorie te bekritiseren zonder helemaal opnieuw het opleiden van mezelf op de basisregels van het Engels en grammatica, dan ben ik alleen te vertrouwen op mijn vorige kennis om dit probleem geschil.

Dus laten we uit de buurt van conventionele diëtisten breken en verken het detox dieet met een volledig schone lei. Ik ben geen diëtist. Ik ben gewoon een schrijver is geïnteresseerd om te weten of het detox dieet is een gezonde vorm van zuivering, of als het is een verborgen vorm van de honger die niets doet, maar laat wat water gewichtsverlies en doet je geloven dat je gezonder zijn. Ik heb verzamelde drie mensen die dat hebben gedaan de detox dieet en drie die dat niet hebben. Toegegeven, dit is niet een groot percentage uit te trekken, maar ik ben niet ze te gebruiken als proefpersonen, alleen maar om hen te vragen om na te gaan of te ontkennen detox dieet verklaringen die zijn gemaakt van zowel de getuigenissen van detox-dieet en de kritiek van diëtisten.

Vasten en Zuiverheid

Al eeuwenlang mensen hebben gevast voor de zuiverheid. Als we terugkijken zelfs door oude teksten, zullen we ontdekken dat de vasten niet was voor spirituele zuiverheid alleen, maar ook voor fysieke zuiverheid ook. Vasten voor de zuiverheid vaak overgelaten de spirituele zoeker gevoel in eerste instantie leeg en dan weer reenergized binnen een periode van zesendertig uur. De zuiverheid die ze voelden in hun geesten was ook een zuiverheid die ze voelden door hun lichaam. Dit argument kan gemakkelijk worden bekritiseerd, dat ze hun lichaam zuiverheid voelde vanwege hun geestelijke tillen. Alle drie de detox lijners, die waren niet op zoek naar spirituele verlichting, het erover eens dat zij voelden zwak uit de eerste honger, maar begon te voelen "duidelijker," voor het einde van de tweede dag. Geen van hen afgesproken dat ze honger ervaren. Ze hebben allemaal voelde hun vasten heeft geleid tot ten minste enige vorm van fysieke zuiverheid.

In de medische wetenschap, er zijn momenten waarop artsen raden vasten. Niet inclusief pre chirurgische ingrepen, de meeste vasten vereisten zijn voor een vorm van "klaarmaken" of zuiverheid. Vóór de start van diëten die ziektes, zoals het ketogeen dieet te behandelen, is er een periode van vasten vooraf vereist.

Critici van het detox dieet beweren dat de hoofdpijn en algemeen heel vies gevoel mensen ervaren in de eerste week van een detox dieet is van een gebrek aan voedsel. Echter, kampioenen van de detox dieet zeggen dat de hoofdpijn en de in het algemeen "vies" gevoel ze krijgen wanneer vasten valt samen met een merkbare verandering in hun ontlasting. Mijn drie detox dieet allemaal over eens dat wanneer hun urine en ontlasting werd merkbaar meer "aromatische" ze zichzelf gevonden met hoofdpijn en een gevoel van algehele vet igue. Zij deden dit gevoel niet bij aan het vasten.

Ik heb een online zoeken en vond elf diëtisten dat het detox dieet ontkend. Ieder van hen beweerde dat de hoofdpijn waren van het vasten echter, elk van hen aangeboden hun eigen versie van het detox dieet. Interessant. De diëtisten 'versies opgenomen wat zou bijna nuchter beschouwd. Hun idee van het niet vasten was het eten van wat fruit en yoghurt. De meeste detox diëten niet onder een totale periode van vasten.

De critici van het detox dieet zijn niet onder de indruk van het detox dieet gewichtsverlies . Zij beweren dat het detox dieet gewichtsverlies komt uit het verlies van water gewicht tijdens de periode van vasten en zal snel worden teruggewonnen wanneer de normale eten is hervat. Het detox dieet gewichtsverlies komt uit verschillende bronnen. Als je doet een volledig ontgifting, inclusief de dikke darm, alle drie van mijn detox dieet beweren dat je kunt zien waar een deel van het gewichtsverlies komt uit zoals je bent doorspoelen door het toilet. Twee van mijn detox dieet moest loodgieters oproep van de overmatige afval die ze produceerden. Hun detox dieet gewichtsverlies is gebleven, en twee van hen begonnen met het detox dieet meer dan zes maanden voorafgaand aan dit schrijven. Detox dieet gewichtsverlies bleef in alle drie van mijn dieet, omdat ze betere keuzes maken. Ze hervat normale eetgewoonten, maar ze niet terugkeren naar de inname van grote hoeveelheden junkfood. Zij beweren dat het detox dieet te laten zien hoe belangrijk het behoud van een laag toxisch niveau was hun algemene gezondheid.

Just Another Dieet Trend?

De critici van het detox dieet beweren dat dit dieet trend, net als al diegenen die ervoor kwam, is niet effectiever dan iets anders dat is geplaatst die er zijn. Wanneer een nieuw dieet trend langs komt, mensen haasten om deel te nemen, en dan beweren dat het niet werkt. Niet alle diëten zal werken voor iedereen. Ik probeerde het Atkins-dieet voor een tijdje met weinig of geen resultaat, maar een man die ik kende verloor bijna dertig pond op. Maar Atkins niet goed werken voor mensen die niet aanzienlijk overgewicht, volgens sommige critici en blijkbaar mijn lichaam. Ja, betekent dat dan dat het detox dieet is meer dan zomaar een dieet trend, of zal het om de boot vallen na een beetje zoals elke andere dieet trend. Van mijn detox dieet, twee van de drie zeggen dat het geen dieet trend. Het is een methode voor het reinigen van het lichaam, die gewoon andere voeding trends niet doen. De 3e dieter zegt dat het een dieet trend, maar een zeer effectieve dieet trend, en als een dieet trend is effectief dan who cares als het een trend? Interessant punt.

Dieet trend en rages meestal veel gewicht niet dragen achter hun vorderingen. Ze zijn gewoon een theorie geproduceerd om te suggereren dat de laatste dieet trend is het meest effectieve plan van het gewichtsverlies en iedereen moet springen aan boord voor hun zwaarlijvigheid claims ze voor altijd. Het detox dieet heeft een andere doelstelling, dus ik prikte rond wanneer het proberen om te bepalen of dit was gewoon alleen maar een dieet trend of meer van een gezondheids-revolutie.

Er is overweldigend bewijs dat Amerikanen en Canadezen zijn over het algemeen in de armste gezondheid, rekening houdend met de zorg die we beschikbaar hebben. De gezondheidszorg hebben we bij onze vingertoppen moet ons een van de gezondste landen in de wereld, maar we rangschikken erg laag op de lijst. De meeste artsen en wetenschappers dragen dit aan het voedsel dat we in ons lichaam en de chemische stoffen die we in contact komen met de bij het eten, werken, en spelen. Voor de gezondheid keuzes die we beschikbaar hebben voor ons, hebben we een van de hoogste percentages van kanker, hart-en vaatziekten, diabetes en kanker bij kinderen tarieven in de wereld. Natuurlijk hebben we ook rangschikken belachelijk hoog op de lijst voor overgewicht en obesitas burgers.

Het detox dieet houdt zich bezig met het aanpakken van de algemene gezondheid van de Amerikanen, niet alleen hun taille. Het dieet trends die langs komen zijn bezig met de behandeling van de taille kwesties, maar niet de algehele gezondheid. Dus, is het detox dieet gewoon een dieet trend? Door technische definitie, een dieet trend betekent een nieuwe manier van eten geïntroduceerd in de samenleving dat een plotselinge aanval van aanhangers creëert, ook dan ja. Kan echter niet worden beschouwd als een dieet trend door een andere definitie. Het was gewoon niet ontwikkeld om dezelfde redenen of op dezelfde manier dat dieet trends in de markt is gekomen.

Dunne mensen kunnen profiteren van de detox dieet. Mensen met overgewicht kunnen profiteren van de detox dieet. Iedereen in tussen kunnen profiteren van de detox dieet. Het detox dieet is niet gericht op gewichtsverlies. Het is dus eigenlijk over een gezondere levensstijl. Detox dieet is gericht op permanente gezondheid. Na een grote zuivering van chemische van het lichaam en de opbouw van toxische stoffen, is het detox dieet gericht op langdurige niet-toxische levensstijl in plaats van dieet trends, die meestal gericht levensstijlen dat gewicht te beheren.

Beslis voor jezelf

Ontdek zelf het verschil in een goede kwaliteit detox dieet en gewoon een dieet trend. De beste consument is een geïnformeerde consument. Bekijk detox handleiding en beslis voor jezelf over de kracht van een goede detox dieet. Na het onderzoek dat ik deed voor dit artikel, ben ik zeker stoppen bij detox-handleiding en het nemen van mijn eigen detox dieet trip.

-By: Bobby Ryatt

Bobby Ryatt, Als je genoten hebt van het lezen van deze artikelen, ga dan naar mijn website waar de detox gids is beschikbaar. U heeft alle informatie over het onderwerp. De feiten zullen je ogen open en bloot een aantal echte waarheden. http://www.detoxmanual.com

We hebben het geluk te leven in een tijdperk waarin informatie is direct beschikbaar om ons te helpen vinden van een oplossing voor bijna elk probleem dat wij worden geconfronteerd. Gezond gewicht verlies is een perfect voorbeeld van. Er zijn veel gewichtsverlies programma's die bijna elk type persoon en hun levensstijl past.

Een belangrijk ding om te overwegen bij het kiezen van het juiste programma is het vinden van een die opleidt je op lange termijn over hoe om gewicht te verliezen en bewaar deze weg voor goed. Hieronder zijn enkele van de meest populaire gewichtsverlies programma's op de markt van vandaag:

Het Diabetes Dieet

Het Diabetes dieet is niet zozeer een dieet als een opleiding op welk voedsel gezond zijn en welk voedsel ertoe leiden dat de diabetische tot een toename van glucose in het bloed hebben. Elke persoon verschilt in de manier waarop hun lichaam en het metabolisme verbrandt glucose, dus het dieet verschilt onder degenen die het gebruiken. Het dieet is minder als een dieet en meer als een gezond gewichtsverlies programma dat gebruikt kan worden door iedereen die wil profiteren van een gezondere levensstijl.

Het South Beach dieet

Het South Beach dieet staat bekend als een van de meest populaire, gezond gewichtsverlies diëten van onze tijd. Een cardioloog genaamd Dr Arthur Agatston, in een ziekenhuis in South Beach, gemaakt dit dieet. Hij oorspronkelijk ontwikkeld het dieet voor patiënten met overgewicht en had hartproblemen. Dr. Agatston is geciteerd die zei dat het South Beach dieet is niet een low carb eten plan of een laag vet eten plan, maar u kunt ervan verzekerd zijn dat het zowel gezond en echt werkt.

Nutrisystem Nourish Programma

De Nutri-systeem Nourish Het programma werkt door het beheersen van het voedsel dat je eet, maar ook uw porties. Er zijn een paar goede dingen over dit dieet. De eerste is dat het voedsel nu al is voorbereid en recht verzonden naar uw voordeur - gezond gewicht te verliezen zonder de gerechten, net als Jenny Craig. Het andere voordeel van de nutrisystem Nourish programma is dat het is zeer betaalbaar, zelfs als u niet een Hollywood-ster.

The Zone dieet

Barry Sears PhD schiep de Zone Dieet en volgens recente studies is gebleken om de meest succesvolle dieet uit het midden van dergelijke diëten zoals het Atkins-dieet en andere hoge carb, laag vetgehalte diëten. Het dieet zelf wordt gezegd dat het best lastig om te begrijpen en werkt aan een formule van 40% koolhydraten en 30% van zowel eiwit en vet s, voor elke maaltijd. Als u het Zone dieet te begrijpen, heb je een geweldig succes hebben van wezen op het.

Het Atkins Dieet

Het Atkins dieet bestaat al sinds de jaren '70 toen dr. Robert Atkins van het boek, The New Diet Revolution schreef. Dit dieet werd zeer populair een paar jaar geleden, maar dat de populariteit begint te slinken. Het Atkins dieet werkt op het principe dat je mag eten eiwitten en vet , maar moet voorkomen dat het eten van koolhydraten in je eten plan.

Deze bijzondere manier van eten heeft een veel controverse en de resultaten zijn gemengd. Er wordt gezegd dat het Atkins-dieet is niet voor iedereen, maar onderzoek blijkt dat veel mensen hebben op korte termijn het gewichtsverlies van dit dieet bereikt.

Negatieve Calorie Dieet Plan

Dit programma wordt gezegd dat het een rage dieet dat is een nauwelijks verhulde caloriearm dieet. De Negatieve Calorie Dieet werkt door het eten van voedingsmiddelen die meer calorieën te nemen te verteren dan wat ze bevatten. Er zijn gemengde resultaten met het negatieve calorie dieet plan, maar in de regel, veel mensen hebben een korte-termijn gewichtsverlies oplossing op dit dieet had.

De Drie-Day Diet

De drie-dagen dieet beweert dat die het gebruik ervan zal verliezen tot 10 kilo in 3 dagen door het vasthouden aan de maaltijd plan voor de drie dagen. Het is gebaseerd op een zeer laag calorie-eten plan. Een lage calorie plan kan worden van weinig nut voor het vergieten pond als het gebruikt wordt gedurende een langere periode dan drie dagen, want na deze tijd, je lichaam zal een honger-modus starten en vertragen uw stofwisseling. Omdat het dieet is gebaseerd op een laag calorie-eten plan, kunt u ook het gevoel ontdaan van energie en honger. Dit kan leiden tot veel mensen om te stoppen met het gebruik van dit eten plan.

Wees voorzichtig in het veranderen van uw eetgewoonten - gezond gewicht te verliezen is belangrijker dan het verliezen pond zo snel als je kunt. Er zijn vele andere gewichtsverlies programma's die u kunnen helpen gewicht te verliezen, maar het is altijd het beste om eerst met uw arts voordat u hoe u eet of het nemen van dieetpillen.

-Door: Ken Black

Ken Zwart is de eigenaar van Weight Loss Discovery, een site met veel informatie over gezond gewichtsverlies .

Atkins-dieet

"Het Atkins dieet is een high-protein, low-koolhydraten dieet van het gewichtsverlies ontwikkeld door Robert Atkins, MD, tijdens de jaren 1960. In de vroege jaren 1990, dr. Atkins dieet bracht zijn terug in de voeding schijnwerpers met de publicatie van zijn bestseller "Dr Nieuwe Dieet Atkins 'Revolution'.

Het Atkins dieet beperkt in ernstige mate de consumptie van koolhydraatrijke voeding en moedigt de consumptie van eiwitten en vetten . Het dieet is opgedeeld in vier fasen: Inductie, Voortgezet gewichtsverlies, Pre-onderhoud, en onderhoud. Tijdens de Inductie fase (de eerste 14 dagen van het dieet), is de inname van koolhydraten beperkt tot niet meer dan 20 gram per dag. Geen fruit, brood, granen, zetmeelrijke groenten, of zuivelproducten (met uitzondering van kaas, room en boter) zijn toegestaan ​​tijdens deze fase. Tijdens het Voortgezet gewichtsverlies fase, lijners experimenteren met verschillende niveaus van consumptie van koolhydraten tot ze bepalen de meest liberale niveau van inname van koolhydraten die hen in staat stelt te blijven om gewicht te verliezen. Lijners worden aangemoedigd om dit niveau van inname van koolhydraten te handhaven totdat hun gewichtsverlies doelen zijn bereikt. Tijdens de Pre-onderhoud en onderhoud fasen, lijners bepalen het niveau van de consumptie van koolhydraten die hen in staat stelt om het behouden van hun gewicht. Om te voorkomen dat het gewicht terug te krijgen, zijn lijners verteld om dit niveau van consumptie van koolhydraten, misschien wel te behouden voor de rest van hun leven. Volgens Dr Atkins, de meeste mensen moeten hun inname van koolhydraten te beperken tot niet meer dan 60 gram per dag om het verloren gewicht af te houden. In aanvulling op de dieetbeperkingen hierboven besproken, dr. Atkins raadt regelmatige lichaamsbeweging en voedingssuppletie als onderdeel van zijn gewichtsverlies programma.

Opmerking: De voedingsaanbevelingen uitgegeven door diverse organisaties, waaronder het Amerikaanse ministerie van Landbouw, de National Institutes of Health en de American Heart Association, aan te moedigen een dagelijkse koolhydraatinname van ongeveer 300 gram. Om gezond te blijven, moet je tot vijf keer meer te consumeren wat Atkins schrijft in zijn dieet. Kan een mens lang genoeg op dit dieet zonder de minste bijwerkingen? Als de dieter durft te bedriegen over dit programma, kan het resultaat schadelijk zijn en het gewicht kan eenvoudig worden teruggewonnen, twee keer zoveel als wat verloren is gegaan tijdens het dieet. De snelle gewichtstoename brengt eventuele depressie en de dieter zal zijn oorspronkelijke gewicht uiteindelijk te bereiken voordat het gewichtsverlies.

Wat is er zo aantrekkelijk aan het dieet dat zoveel mensen hebben de tijd en moeite om toe te passen genomen?

High-protein diëten zijn de rage regimes van het moment. Their theory for weight loss consists of eating lots of animal proteins and skipping carbohydrates such as breads, rice and pasta. The theory behind these diets is that if you load up on animal proteins, you will feel fuller faster, so you'll end up eating less.

The Atkins Diet is attractive to dieters who have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight on low- fat , low-calorie diets. Atkins dieters can eat as many calories as desired from protein and fat , as long as carbohydrate consumption is restricted. Consequently, many Atkins dieters are spared the feelings of hunger and deprivation that accompany other weight loss regimens.

The underlying premise of the Atkins Diet is that diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates cause weight gain, and ultimately lead to obesity. Such diets increase the production of insulin (a hormone secreted by the pancreas). When insulin levels are high, the food we eat is quickly and easily converted into fat , and stored in our cells. By restricting the consumption of carbohydrates, the production of insulin is moderated. In addition, the lack of available carbohydrate (the body's preferred fuel source) forces the body to burn stored fat as energy.

What do the critics say?

Many nutrition experts disagree with the basic premise of the Atkins Diet – the notion that high-carbohydrate, low- fat diets cause obesity. For evidence of the implausibility of the Atkins Diet, some nutritionists point out that the traditional Japanese diet is very high in carbohydrates, low in protein, and very low in fat ; however, before the introduction of high- fat and high-protein Western foods, being overweight was rare in Japan. Such findings make sense because ounce for ounce, carbohydrates contain far fewer calories than fat s (4 calories from carbohydrates versus 9 calories from fat ). These critics blame the over-consumption of calories (from any source) and lack of physical activity as the primary causes of obesity.

One concern about a high-protein diet stems from all the saturated fat s one eats – those fat s that we're told cause high cholesterol, clogged arteries and, eventually, heart disease. Critics also express concern about the impact of the Atkins Diet on the overall health of the dieter. Depending on the foods chosen by the dieter, the diet may contain a large amount of saturated fat and trans fat , putting those at risk for heart disease in danger. Recent research has found that high-protein diets speed up the progression of arteriosclerosis, the main cause of heart attacks. Moreover, contrary to Atkins' claims, extremely low- fat diets have been found to reverse heart disease. In addition, the lack of grains, fruits, and vegetables in the Atkins Diet may lead to deficiencies of key nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, and several minerals. Finally, high protein diets may increase the risk of osteoporosis and accelerate the rate of deterioration in kidney function associated with aging.

Critics concede that Atkins dieters often experience significant weight loss during the initial stages of the diet. However, these critics argue that the diet has a diuretic effect and that the initial weight loss is due to water loss, not fat loss. Eventually the body restores its water and sodium balance, and the rate of weight loss declines. Critics also note that there is no evidence showing that the Atkins diet leads to greater weight loss than do other diets that provide more carbohydrates, yet the same number of calories.Critics also note high-protein diets can lead to dangerous imbalances – bone loss and kidney problems – because too much protein can overwork the kidneys.

Dr. Atkins was the first person who brought a low-carbohydrates diet to major prominence in the US and I credit him for defying “the system” and offering a weight loss plan that works for some people. He presents scientific fact, but for the most part his recent book provides anecdotal information from many of his patients.

Dr. Atkins claims that some people have a condition of “hyper-insulinism”, in which they produce excess amounts of insulin when they eat carbohydrates, which in turn causes fat storage, diabetes, and a craving for more carbohydrates. This theory is scientifically logical but has not been accepted as proven by the medical community.

In Dr. Atkins' “maintenance phase”, he advises that persons increase their carbohydrate intake to the point where they do not gain or lose weight.

All that is great, however, how can we understand the whole concept behind his diets and why do people truly believe in it? How does it actually work?

Insulin is a hormone, which is a substance that travels through the body and stimulates chemical reactions. The human body has mechanisms to regulate how much of each hormone is produced, so that their effects can be controlled. With insulin, however, there is no “shut-off” switch as there is with other hormones. The digestion of carbohydrates produces insulin, and there is no way to stop its activity once it is present in the bloodstream. There is also no way to prevent it from being produced when carbohydrates are consumed, even if these are in excess of what the body needs for fuel.

So, the more carbohydrates you consume, the more insulin the pancreas will produce to help digest the sugars of the carbohydrates. The more insulin that is being produced, the more stored fat will be sent to the cells, especially to those around your waist.

I believe Dr. Atkins' diet may be useful for persons who are very sensitive to carbohydrates and have extremely slow metabolic rates.

Dr. Atkins' diet does not restrict protein intake, which is the correct approach. However, his advice to add carbohydrate grams for the maintenance phase so that continued weight loss does not occur is not scientifically sound. There is no indication that a person will continue to lose weight below his ideal bodyweight, taking in consideration his body type and metabolism. Your body is predisposed to a certain weight, even though you interrupt carbohydrates consumption from your diet, the body will still maintain the same weight. After that phase, you will simply need to maintain it and be happy with it.

Extreme dieters will need to understand that all the information mentioned above and below these lines is to make you realize some facts that you've never taken the time to research. When a diet becomes popular, people jump on it without researching in more detail what it can do for their bodies or if the diet fits their standard. It is not because “John Doe has lost some weight on this specific diet” that you will have a similar result. The same goes for diet pills: be careful with them. If they work temporarily for some people, it doesn't necessarily mean they will have the same effect on you.

As for me, experiencing my own programs enabled me to lose weight, maintain it and still eat as much as I want of the right foods. I eat and exercise plenty.

Remember that moderation is important. If you want to eat something that is not healthy, go ahead and eat it. However, make sure to moderate the rest of the day with the right food. The following information should be helpful when it comes to moderation regarding a well-balanced diet.

Here are some good reasons to avoid high-protein diets:

1. Overtreden zij bijna elke bekende feit over qua voedingswaarde uitgebalanceerd eten. Voor sommige lijners, kunnen deze diëten zelfs levensbedreigend zijn.

2. Populaire eiwitrijk dieet voedingsmiddelen zijn rijk aan cholesterol en verzadigde vetten , die nu gevestigd als de belangrijkste boosdoeners in het aantal hartaanvallen en beroertes.

3. Ze overbelasting u met eiwit, wat resulteert in verlies van calcium uit je botten, wat kan leiden tot osteoporose. Eiwit overbelasting onder druk zet ook uw nieren als ze proberen om grote hoeveelheden ureum, een bijproduct van proteïne metabolisme te elimineren.

4. Ze verbieden voedsel waarvan bekend is dat het risico op hart-en vaatziekten en tal van vormen van kanker verlagen.

5. Ze je beroven van koolhydraten, de nutriënten groep die het meest gemakkelijk omgezet in energie. Zelfs matig actieve mensen zullen merken dit gebrek tijdens het sporten.

6. Ze ontnemen je hersenen van glucose, die het nodig heeft voor de normale werking. Het resultaat is een vertraging in het denken en de reactietijd.

7. Ze je beroven van de enorme voordelen van glasvezel, dat is een vorm van koolhydraten (cellulose).

8. Ze zijn een tekort aan essentiële vitamines. Inderdaad, sommige eiwitrijke diëten, zelfs eisen dat u vitamine-supplementen in het belang van uw gezondheid te nemen.

9. Ze veroorzaken potentieel gevaarlijke veranderingen in je lichaam chemie.

10. Ze leveren tijdelijk gewichtsverlies. Echter, een groot deel van het water gewicht en spiermassa - niet vet . (Je verliest water omdat je nieren proberen om zich te ontdoen van de overtollige afvalstoffen van eiwitten en vetten , de zogenaamde ketonen, die je lichaam maakt.)

Let op: Gewichtstoename is meestal snel als je uit de voeding.

11. Ten slotte is het de moeite waard te weten dat terwijl je lichaam verbrandt 23 calorieën voor elke 10o koolhydraat calorieën het verteert, maar het brandt tot 3 calorieën per 100 " fat "calorieën het verteert. Daarom is een hoog-eiwit, laag-koolhydraat dieet maakt het makkelijker voor u om te blijven vet !

FYI (For Your Information):

De gemiddelde westerse dieet bevat te veel vet .

Dat is de reden waarom een ​​schatting 1 op de 3 Amerikaanse kinderen te dik zijn!

Dat is waarom hart-en vaatziekten is de nummer een moordenaar in Amerika en Europa.

We moeten het eten van minder vet , niet meer.

Eiwitrijke diëten aanmoedigen high- vet eten en - om deze reden alleen al - moet worden vermeden.

Wat zijn die medische wonderen die worden aan consumenten bekend om hun snelle gewichtsverlies programma's? Het tijdschrift zelf, in maart 2002 gedaan naar een aantal van de programma's die zijn gewoon nep.

"Gezond gewicht verlies" is niet een bijzonder sexy marketing slogan. Het is volstrekt onmogelijk om dit soort slogans te verkopen aan de Amerikanen: "Drop pond door het eten van minder calorieën en het verhogen van lichamelijke activiteit!" In plaats, fabrikanten van gewichtsverlies brouwsels toevlucht nemen tot de verkoop van hun producten met dubieuze beloften van magische snelle resultaten. Gelukkig, scheiden feit van fictie is eenvoudig.

Probeer valse slogan te scheiden van de werkelijkheid:

o "30 kilo te verliezen in slechts 30 dagen" - Heel verleidelijk, niet? Echter, het fysiek onmogelijk is om zoveel gewicht te verliezen in zo'n korte tijd. Bovendien, het is niet gezond. Je kon alleen maar uw gezondheid schaden gedurende het gehele proces en ik kan u geruststellen, krijgt u terug het gewicht sneller dan een kogel hard rijden.

o "Afvallen terwijl je slaapt" - Yeah! Hoorde dat een vóór. Als alles wat je hoeft te doen is genieten van een magisch drankje of slikken een wonderpil, is het product zo vaak net zo echt als je 'natte dromen' s nachts.

o "Afvallen en bewaar deze uit voor goed" - De enige permanente plan van het gewichtsverlies houdt in het veranderen van uw dieet en lichaamsbeweging regime. Het draait allemaal om verbranding van meer calorieën dan je consumeren. Het draait allemaal om simpele wiskunde. Verbrand je meer dan wat je innemen.

o "John Doe 90 pond verloren in slechts zes weken". Ja, en ik ben Superman! Zoals ik al eerder zei, is het heel gevaarlijk om te proberen dat er veel gewicht te verliezen in zo'n korte periode. Laten we het analyseren van deze slogan. We hebben wat leuks doen!

Een pond is gelijk aan 3500 calorieën. U moet uw dieet te verminderen door meer dan 315.000 calorieën (90 pond x 3.500 calorieën) tijdens die periode van 6 weken. Nu hoe is dat gaat gebeuren? Laten we zeggen dat uw lichaam nodig heeft 2.000 / dag calorieën om te functioneren. Dat is gelijk aan 14.000 calorieën per week, toch? Vermenigvuldig dat met 6 weken. Dat is gelijk aan 84.000 calorieën voor 6 weken. Nu, ik ben geen raket wetenschapper, maar krijg je mijn punt? Je zult echt nodig om te vasten gedurende 6 weken in een rij en nog steeds een extra 231.000 verbranden door het uitoefenen van. Wat zijn deze idioten denken wanneer ze proberen om deze slogans reclame aan het Amerikaanse volk? Ik stel voor dat ze terug naar school gaan en heroveren elementaire wiskunde. Het lijkt erop dat ze kunnen zelfs niet een eenvoudige berekening.

Bottom line, dames en heren. Er is GEEN wonder dieet. Quit wordt getriggerd om je geld uit te geven door deze nep-slogans.

Koolhydraatarme diëten

We houden allemaal van koolhydraten. Pasta, brood, rijst en aardappelen zijn Amerika favoriete eten, op zijn zachtst gezegd. Echter, we weten allemaal dat ze ingrediënten die kunnen leiden tot wat we het meest bang voor bevatten: overgewicht. Het probleem met koolhydraten is dat ze zorgen dat het lichaam om insuline te produceren. Echter, insuline zet koolhydraten in suiker, en wat suiker we niet meteen te gebruiken wordt opgeslagen in het lichaam als vet .

Aan de andere kant, een gebrek aan koolhydraten trucs het lichaam laten denken dat het uitgehongerd, op welk punt hij films op een interne schakelaar die zorgt dat het lichaam te verbranden zijn eigen vet . Dit heet ketose. We hebben gezegd dat als het lichaam niet gebruik maken van de extra suiker geproduceerd door de inname van koolhydraten, zou het worden opgeslagen in vet . Hmmm, wat nu over de oefening? Hebben we over nagedacht?

Na zijn studie in de diepte van de manier waarop het menselijk lichaam de voedingsbehoeften van processen werken, en gezien de aard van de voeding deze processen ontwikkeld met, moet ik tot de conclusie dat de consumptie van koolhydraten in beperkte hoeveelheden (niet het eten van een hele pizza, brood, of een pond van de Franse frietjes ) is de meest natuurlijke en gezonde manier voor ons om, eten niet alleen voor gewichtsverlies, maar voor lopende gewicht en gezondheid onderhoud - ook voor mensen die niet beschikken over een gewicht probleem. De "low carb dieet" is zeer populair geworden in de Verenigde Staten in de afgelopen jaren en nog steeds een grote aanhang hebben, ondanks de veelvuldige kritiek door verschillende dieet experts. Hoewel velen van hen zijn zonder wetenschappelijke validiteit, sommige van hen zijn op doel, in het bijzonder bij het overwegen van de calorie-inname van een aantal van de gepresenteerde formules.

There is a major issue here with all of these plans – that is whether the diet is being used merely for weight loss, or for long-term weight maintenance. As a weight loss diet, any of these plans can work. However, if they are then discarded and previous eating habits are restored, it is likely that any weight lost will be regained, as with any short-term diet. Eventually, going off the low carb diet can definitely promote weight gain in excess of that which was lost, due to metabolic changes that occur. The only sensible way to use a low carb diet for weight loss is to remain on this type of diet on an ongoing basis afterward. The question then asked, “Is it safe for weight loss” and “is it safe for ongoing use as an eating plan?”

Americans now eat more carbohydrates than ever – 50 more pounds per person, per year, than a decade ago (ABC.NEWS). Carbohydrate-related diseases have also reached a peak. After decades of being warned away from fat s, many people have turned to carbohydrates instead. At the same time, obesity levels in the country are greater than ever.

Is there a connection? Do carbohydrates lead people to become obese? Experts in the field have different opinions.

The Zone

Biochemist Barry Sears, author of the best selling low-carbohydrate diet book The Zone, believes carbohydrates do cause people to gain weight. He has developed a controversial theory that suggests that people who eat a lot of carbohydrates get caught up in a cycle of overeating because carbohydrates can be addictive in a way other foods are not. People who critique Sears' theory have various problems with it, including some of his basic premises that carbohydrates lead to weight gain or that carbohydrates are more addictive than other foods. Zone dieting is designed to avoid ketosis, which the author claims causes one to lose muscle weight even with high protein diets. The author also claims that high levels of protein in a meal cause high insulin levels, which converts the protein into fat .

The concept of The Zone is that food should be treated like a prescription drug that is designed to promote the desired hormonal response throughout the day. The hormones in question are insulin, glucagon, and eicosanoids. Insulin and glucagon are well known hormones, and their functions are described accurately.

Sears says eating lots of carbohydrates triggers a flood of insulin. Because there is so much insulin, sugars are cleared from the blood so quickly that people feel hungry again after a very short period. Therefore, carbohydrates drive the sugar level up and then the insulin drives it down. The obesity crisis in America is a result of “carbohydrate hell.” Sears suggests that eating a lot of carbohydrates triggers a biological mechanism that lowers the blood sugar level and leads people to need a sugar boost and therefore to crave more carbohydrates. He says the cycle of eating and craving keeps them hooked on carbohydrates and causes overeating.

“You eat a big carbohydrates meal at 12. By 3 o'clock you're hungry again. You eat more carbohydrates. By 7 you're hungry again,” Sears says. His theory accepts some of the basic principles about how the body processes carbohydrates and takes them a step further. The basic principle is that carbohydrates turn into sugars that trigger the release of insulin. The insulin routes the sugars to our muscles for energy and stores the rest as fat .

To reach the “Zone”, one must consume foods in a protein-to-carbohydrate ratio of 0.75, which is 3 grams of protein for every 4 grams of carbohydrate, at every meal and snack, and without allowing more than 5 hours between meals or snacks. The author converts grams into blocks of protein and carbohydrate and provides food lists and meal plans for these. He distinguishes between carbohydrates with high versus low glycemic indexes, which is a measure of how fast the carbohydrate is digested for each food type. In addition, he adds fat “blocks” to his meal plans and distinguishes between various types of fat s, recommending against saturated fat s and favoring monounsaturated fat s, due to their effect on eicosanoid production. Protein requirements in the Zone are based on lean body mass and level of physical activity (the same method that is used in Protein Power). Lean body mass is calculated using standardized charts that use height, hip, and abdomen measurements in women and weight, wrist and waist measurements in men.

The calculated protein requirement is not to be exceeded, and is to be spread throughout the day to avoid increased insulin levels caused by protein digestion. Therefore, a person would end up with a calorie limit on their total daily intake, since protein has a maximum value, and carbohydrate and fat intake are measured by protein intake.

The second half of the book is a description of how Zone dieting can improve numerous health conditions, primarily based on the eicosanoid activities.

In this program, the author provides excellent scientific explanations for how too many carbohydrates in a diet cause fat storage. The entire design of the Zone diet is also explained in a very scientific fashion, however, it is greatly lacking in scientific evidence to support it. The concept that providing higher levels of carbohydrates would avoid ketosis, which is a condition that may be hazardous over the long term is correct, however, because of a restriction on the intake of protein, carbohydrates, and fat , it is likely that insufficient calories and carbohydrates will be available for most people to avoid ketosis. In other words, the ketosis that results from starvation – getting too few calories to meet basic needs – can easily occur in many persons based on their calculations for daily intakes. There may also not be enough protein in the diet to prevent loss of muscle mass.

-By: Daniel A Amzallag

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THE 200 POINT SYSTEM

With so many different diets available, how are we to know

what works and what is safe? The only way to be sure is to

discover the author's background and the research behind

the diet's methodology. Every good diet should give a

background about the author and his/her credentials and

experience in the fields of nutrition and biochemistry.

However, even a vast resume does not mean a credible and

safe diet. But it does suggest, at least, that the author has

some knowledge of nutrition. Providing research behind the

diet proves that the diet is not something the author

invented, so long as the research is not self-serving and

altered to fit a hypothesis.

Some diets may not need a great deal of tests and studies

behind them, simply because they are based on

fundamentals. For example, many women's magazines

have articles on dieting and weight loss, but they are

common sense suggestions that most people concerned

about weight should know already: “Eat smaller meals”, “cut

down on sugar and fat ”, etc., are typical philosophies. Meer

structured diets should give some scientific reasons for its

suggested success, preferably case studies and research

performed on everyday test subjects, as well as athletes.

Since we have established the importance of eating a

balanced diet in accordance to selecting healthy foods and

obtaining RDA minimums, it is possible now to rate the

diets in accordance to those specific criteria. Begin with a

score of 200 and subtract 10 points from the total for each

statement below in which the diet concedes. An ideal diet

should maintain a score of 200, but a score of 160 or

greater is acceptable.

1. The diet does not include the food groups in adequate

amounts. Some fad diets eliminate one or more of the food

groups. Do not deduct 10 points if a food group's nutrients

(eg, carbs, proteins, fat s, fiber, vitamins, and minerals) are

adequately substituted with that of another food group.

2. The diet does not provide at least 45% of its calories from

carbohydrate sources. In order to prevent ketosis, at least

150g of glucose/day is required. That's 33-50% of total

calorie intake on a 1200-calorie diet. Keep in mind that is

the minimum. For highly active individuals, that amount

should increase to 60% at times, ie, immediately after

exercise.

3. The carbohydrate content exceeds 20% concentrated

sugars. At least 80% of carbohydrate sources should be

complex, and preferably in the form of vegetables, seeds,

and legumes.

4. The protein content exceeds 30%. A very high protein

intake is unnecessary, it places additional strain on the

urinary system, and it is a poor source of energy. Thirty

percent is more than adequate, even for growing children

and teenagers. The only group that requires higher protein

intake are those who recently suffered a severe injury (eg,

leg amputation), infection, or surgery. However, these

individuals will be under the care of a physician with a

special high protein diet.

5. Protein content accounts for 15% or less of total calories.

Although unnecessary in large amounts, protein still has

many vital functions, including tissue repair and the

formation of enzymes.

6. fat s exceed 30% of total intake. Besides increasing the

risk of cardiovascular disease, high fat diets have not been

demonstrated to decrease weight better than other methods

of 'proper' eating.

7. Total fat consumption is less than 15% of total calories.

fat in moderate amounts is essential for a healthy diet, and

such a diet provides taste to many foods. fat intake below

15% for long periods, for most individuals, is unrealistic.

fat intake that is too low can also be detrimental to children

and teenagers who require ample kcalories for continued

growth.

8. Total fat consumption is less than 25% essential fat ty

acids, and saturated fat is more than 30% of total fat

consumption. Deduct 10 for each.

9. The diet does not suggest common foods, meaning

foods you should be able to obtain at any grocery store or

market.

10. The foods for the diet are expensive or monotonous.

Some diets require the purchase of 'their' foods or

expensive 'organic' foods only obtained through health food

stores. Some foods taste so bad they are difficult to

tolerate repeatedly (eg, seaweed). Deduct 10 for each.

11. The diet consists of an inflexible meal plan. The diet

does not allow for substitutions or deviations, requiring a

person to live under 'house arrest' with the same food

selections every day.

12. The diet provides less than 1200 kcalories per day.

Less than that and the body's basic functions may not be

getting the energy, vitamins and minerals needed to work

properly, and the dieter almost is certain to feel hungry all

the time. Diets below 1200 kcalories should be reserved for

those under the supervision of a dietitian or licensed

physician.

13. The diet requires the use of supplements. If the diet

provides adequate energy and it is well balanced,

supplements are unnecessary. ' fat accelerators,' such as

ephedrine, may increase the rate of weight loss, but the diet

should be able to stand on its own merit. Some diet clinics

promote a vast array of herbal preparations and fat

accelerators, and this is where these clinics make their

money – not in their knowledge and ability as nutritionists.

14. The diet does not recommend a realistic weight goal.

Diets should not be promoting the body of a Greek god or a

supermodel. They should not be suggesting that a person

lose 100 pounds (even if 100 pounds overweight). Nor

should diets recommend weight loss below an ideal

weight.

15. The diet recommends or promotes more than 1-2

lbs/week weight loss. Do not expect to lose more than 1-2

pounds of fat a week – it is physically impossible unless

chronically obese, at which point 3 pounds may be

possible. If more than two pounds is lost per week, the

body change is due to a loss of water and/or muscle tissue.

Gimmicks that promise 10 pounds in 2 weeks are either

simply not true or else something other than fat is being

lost. Also keep in mind that the more fat a person wishes to

lose, and the less a person has, the more difficult and

slower it will be to lose additional fat .

16. Het dieet bevat geen evaluatie van de voedingsgewoonten.

Dieet moet een langzaam proces zijn waarbij een persoon

veranderingen normale eetgewoonten. Het moet niet onder kijken

voor quick fixes en snel plannen veelbelovend short cuts en

extreme veranderingen - een persoon zou nooit blijven met deze

programma's en dergelijke diëten werken niet op lange termijn. De

aantal gegeten kilo calorieën kwijtraken, en het eten selecties en hun

bedragen, moet worden geherwaardeerd op een regelmatige basis ...

misschien eens in de 1-2 maanden om het programma te bepalen

effectiviteit.

17. Regelmatige lichaamsbeweging is niet aanbevolen als onderdeel van de

plan voor de juiste gewicht te verliezen. Gewichtsverlies optreedt twee keer zo

snel met oefening, en zonder te oefenen is er een grotere

neiging om mager spierweefsel verliezen en vet . Dit is

niet ideaal.

OVERZICHT VAN verschillende diëten

Low Carbohydrate Diets: Ketosis occurs, and this presents

the same problems as fasting. Once glycogen stores are

spent (which happens quickly with athletes and those who

exercise regularly), glucose must be made from protein

sources, and there is greater wear on the kidneys as a

result. Even on a high protein diet, some protein will be

taken from body tissues in order to produce enough energy

for the nervous system and regular activity. The onset of

ketosis is an indication that this process has begun and it is

not a positive aspect, regardless of what pro-high- fat

authorities indicate.

Great weight loss on a low-carb diet is evident because of

the fact that carbs hold water in the muscles at a ratio of 1:3.

As carb intake decreases then so, too, does water retention.

Much water flushes as a result of lack of glycogen to hold

water molecules. Moreover, by increasing protein intake,

excess nitrogen flushes with even more water since the

kidneys use water to dilute the concentration of nitrogen.

Once leaving a low-carb diet and the muscles refill with

glycogen, fluid concentrations increase and the dieter

regains some of the weight.

Low calorie diets of 400-600 kcalories that consist primarily

of protein have the same problems as fasting and

low-carbohydrate diets: proteins are used for energy and

weight loss comes largely from water. Low-cal diets must

be supervised properly by a medical professional and only

as a last resort for those who cannot seem to lose weight by

other methods. However, even those individuals tend to

regain most of their weight back once they return to a

balanced diet.

Beverly Hills Diet – a diet consisting of grapefruit, eggs, rice,

and kelp; it is deficient in minerals and vitamins.

Cambridge Diet – a very low kcalorie (300-600 kcal/day);

protein/carb mixture with mineral imbalances; the dieter is

close to fasting.

Complete Scarsdale Diet – this diet is unbalanced

nutritionally; some days are calorically restricted; the dieter

alters portions of carbohydrate, protein, and fat ; the diet

consists of low carbs (20-50 g/day), and high fat and

protein; the diet has a high meat (saturated fat and

cholesterol) content.

Dr. Atkin's Diet Revolution – this diet is unbalanced

nutritionally; some days are calorically restricted; the dieter

alters portions of carbohydrate, protein, and fat ; carbs are

very low (20-50 g/day), whereas fat and protein are high;

there is high meat (saturated fat and cholesterol)

consumption.

Dr. Linn's Last Chance Diet – this diet has a very low

kcalorie intake (300-600 kcal/day); it consists of a

protein/carb mixture with a mineral imbalance; the dieter is

close to fasting.

Dr. Reuben's The Save Your Life Diet – this is a calorically

dilute diet consisting of high fiber (30-35g/day); the diet is

low in fat and animal products; there is poor abs orption of

minerals because of too much high fiber.

“Fake” Mayo Diet – this diet consists of grapefruits, eggs,

rice, and kelp; it is deficient in minerals and vitamins.

F-Plan Diet – this is a calorically dilute diet consisting of

high fiber (30-35g/day); it is low in fat and animal products;

there is poor abs orption of minerals because of too much

fiber.

LA Costa Spa Diet – this diet promotes weight loss of 1-1_

lbs/day; there are various plans of 800, 1000, and 1200

kcal/day composed of 25% protein, 30% fat (mostly

polyunsaturates), and 45% carbohydrate; the diets includes

the four food groups.

Medifast Diet – this diet is balanced nutritionally, but

provides only 900 kcal/day; use of liquid formulas makes

this diet monotonous and expensive.

Nutrimed Diet/Medifast Diet – this is a nutritionally balanced

diet, but it supplies only 900 kcal/day; the use of liquid

formulas makes this diet monotonous and expensive.

Optifast Diet – this diet is nutritionally balanced, but

supplies only 900 kcal/day; use of liquid formulas makes

this diet monotonous and expensive.

Pritikin Permanent Weight-Loss Diet – this is a nutritionally

unbalanced diet; some days are calorically restricted; the

dieter alters portions of carbohydrate, protein, and fat ; the

diet consists of high protein (100 g/day); unless the foods

properly chosen, it may be low in vitamin B12.

Prudent Diet – this is a balanced, low kcalorie (2400

kcal/day) diet for men; it is low in cholesterol and saturated

fat s; a maximum of 20-35% calories are derived from fat

with an emphasis on protein, carbohydrates, and salt; there

is ample consumption of fish and shellfish, and saturated

fat s are substituted with polyunsaturated fat s.

Quick Weight Loss Diet – this diet is unbalanced

nutritionally; some days are calorically restricted; the dieter

alters portions of carbohydrate, protein, and fat , although

there is low carbs (20-50 g/day), and high fat and protein;

there is high meat consumption (saturated fat and

cholesterol) with this diet.

San Francisco Diet – this diet begins at 500 kcal/day,

consisting of two meals per day of one fruit, one vegetable,

one slice of bread, and two meat exchanges; the second

week limits carbohydrates, with most food coming from the

meat group and with some eggs and cheese, and a few

vegetables; week three includes fruit; in week four there is

an increase in vegetables; week five the dieter add

fat -containing foods (eg, nuts, avocados); week six

includes milk; week seven includes pastas and bread,

where the diet is maintained at about 1300 kcal/day; this

diet avoids the issue of saturated fat s and cholesterol.

Slendernow Diet – this diet is unbalanced nutritionally;

some days are calorically restricted; the dieter alters

portions of carbohydrate, protein, and fat ; the protein is

generally high (100 g/day); unless foods are properly

chosen, there may be a deficiency in vitamin B12.

Weight-Watchers Diet – this diet is balanced nutritionally, at

about 1000-1200 kcal; use of high nutrient-dense foods are

consumed; economic and palatable food makes it one of

the most successful diets with no real health risks.

Wine Diet – this diet is about 1200 kcal/day, containing 28

menus together with a glass of dry table wine at dinner;

besides the medicinal components of wine, it is believed

that individuals reduce portion sizes when wine is

consumed with a meal; the diet is low in cholesterol and

saturated fat s; there is a focus on fish, poultry, and veal with

moderate amounts of red meat.

Yogurt Diet – this diet consists of two versions, being

900-1000 kcal/day, and 1200-1500 kcal/day; plain low- fat

yogurt is the main dairy dish, consumed at breakfast, lunch,

and as a bedtime snack; the diet is high in protein, and it is

low in cholesterol, saturated fat , and refined carbohydrates.

Diets that do not provide 100% of the US RDA for 13

vitamins and minerals:

Atkins

Beverly Hills

Carbohydrate Craver's Basic

Carbohydrate Craver's Dense

California (1200 kcal) California (2000 kcal)

F-Plan

I Love America

I Love New York

Pritikin (700 kcal) Pritikin (1200 kcal)

Richard Simmons

Scarsdale

Stillman

-By: Brian Johnston

Brian D. Johnston is the Director of Education and President of the IART fitness certification institute. He has written over 12 books and is a contributor author to the Merck Medical Manual. An international lecturer, Mr. Johnston wears many hats in the fitness and health industries. You can visit his site at http://www.ExerciseCertification.com

Weight management is probably the single most important factor determining the quality and length of your life. That is why before jumping into the newest diet fad, you must dedicate some time to research a variety of diets and find the one that will dramatically increase your chances of succeeding at losing weight and keeping it off. Successful and permanent weight loss is not about suffering or deprivation, but about adopting healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.

Low Carb diets have proven successful for many. A personalized Low Carb diet can help you too achieve your goals if you know how to choose the best Low Carb diet. But with so many Low Carb diets to choose from, how do you pick the best one for you?

When it comes to Low Carb diets, there is no “one size fits all” solution. Several factors should be taken into consideration, like taste, budget, and lifestyle to name a few. So, how do you determine and choose the best diet for your particular situation?

The first step to achieve a healthy weight loss is education. It is important to realize that a perfect diet does not revolve around fads, new “miracles” or quick weight loss pill claims, but changing bad choices into good ones. Weight loss and weight maintenance are successfully achieved when you make a conscious decision to change your lifestyle and eating habits rather than choosing a two week quick fix.

The good news is that Low Carb diets offer the best of both worlds. This article will give you some basic facts about the three most popular Low Carb diets. It will also point you in the right direction to start your Low Carb diet research and find the best Low Carb diet for you.

As of this writing, there are 12 popular Low Carb diets. The most known of them all is the Atkins diet. It starts with a two week period called “induction” in which you can easily lose up to 15 pounds in the first 14 days, and keep on losing weight at a slower pace after week two. This has been a terrific incentive for people who like to see fast results in order to keep the motivation going and stick closely to the plan. Do you think the Atkins diet could be your diet of choice? Keep on reading to find out.

The South Beach diet is number two in the list of popular Low Carb diets. Contrary to other Low Carb diets, the South Beach diet is apparently the most balanced of the Low Carb diets since you get to eat lots of fruits and whole grain breads. There are multiple restrictions at first which can be tough for some. However, weight loss is rapid during this phase. The second phase allows you to slowly introduce more carbs making it easier to stick to. As you go, you'll get to learn how to choose the good carbs and how to keep away from the bad ones. Finally, the third phase is a maintenance diet which needs to be followed indefinitely.

The third most popular Low Carb diet is called The Zone, which encourages a healthy balance between carbs and protein intake. This diet is about portion measurement and control. Determination is a must… could this be your best option?

And then you have the Hampton's diet, the Protein Power diet and the Sumersizing diet. These are all Low Carb diets. And there are several more. To help you with the research and making that important decision in the choosing of the best Low Carb diet for you, goto: http://www.lowcarb-guide.com

Remember that one key to success is to recognize that every person needs a different approach to weight loss. Besides choosing the best diet for you, weight loss is possible if you:

1. Ontwikkel uzelf.

2. Be willing to stick to your chosen Low Carb diet.

3. Have the needed patience before you start seeing results.

4. Be conscious of the fact that you'll adopt a new lifestyle.

5. Recognize that you may reach a weight loss plateau, but by keeping at it, you will eventually achieve success.

6. If you mess up, be compassionate with yourself. There is always a way to get back on track.

7. Geloof in jezelf. Je kunt het!

8. Uit te oefenen.

9. Doe plezierige activiteiten te blijven gemotiveerd.

Een laatste woord ... Val niet voor de nieuwste rage dieet, alleen maar omdat het belooft sneller gewichtsverlies. Jij bent de enige die uw lichaam en uw levensstijl kent, zodat u al de beste tools om uw keuze te maken. En als je eenmaal kiest uw dieet, hou je eraan. De sleutel tot succesvol gewichtsverlies is het maken van permanente veranderingen in je eet-en lichamelijke activiteit gewoontes die je kunt houden voor de rest van je leven.

-Door: Tamara Baruhovich

Tamara Baruhovich is een Health Educator, Parent Educator, en Online Counselor. Tamara heeft speciale 20 jaar van haar leven voor de gezondheid veld, informeren, onderwijs, begeleiding en schrijven over gemeenschappelijke onderwerpen gezondheid en gezin betreft. Als dit artikel behulpzaam was, bezoek: http://www.lowcarb-guide.com en schrijf u in voor de gratis gezonde dieet tips in uw mailbox.

De verhitte discussie, binnen dieet kringen, die begon een paar jaar geleden en de dag van vandaag is over de effectiviteit van de high-protein, low-koolhydraten, type dieet ten opzichte van zijn tegenhanger, de hoog-koolhydraat, low- fat dieet.

Tot grote vreugde van het Atkins-dieet enthousiastelingen, hebben recente studies gesuggereerd dat een dieet rijk aan eiwitten en laag in vet een groter effect op dieet geïnduceerde thermogenese (verbranding van calorieën) dan een hoog koolhydraten laag is vet dieet.

Voordat we verder gaan moeten we u vertrouwd te maken met een aantal termen die we zullen bespreken in dit artikel. Uw totale dagelijkse energie-uitgaven (TDEE) is de totale energie je lichaam verbrandt in een dag. TDEE bestaat uit 3 componenten: voeding geïnduceerde thermogenese (DIT), basaal metabolisme, en lichamelijke activiteit.

DIT is de stijging van de temperatuur van het lichaam die wordt veroorzaakt door de spijsvertering en de buikspieren orption van een maaltijd. Deze stijging van temperatuur resulteert in verbranding van calorieën. Ja, we eigenlijk alleen maar calorieën verbranden door te eten en wetenschappers hebben lang geloofd dat DIT kan een factor zijn, bij het verminderen van overgewicht, en dat zwaarlijvige mensen hebben defecte DIT's - hoewel dit nog niet is bewezen. Zodra wetenschappers identificeren van de koppeling tussen DIT en obesitas op moleculair niveau, kan het in wezen de weg vrijmaken voor de ontwikkeling van geneesmiddelen bij de behandeling van obesitas. Dat is echter nog steeds, in de toekomst.

In een recente studie aan de universiteit van Arizona, gepubliceerd door de American College of Nutrition, werd een groep van jonge gezonde vrouwen die 2 sets van diëten. (1) Een dieet rijk aan eiwitten en laag in vet en de andere was veel koolhydraten en weinig vet . Wetenschappers probeerden het thermische effect (DIT) van eiwitten ten opzichte van koolhydraten te vergelijken tijdens de spijsvertering en de buikspieren orption van de maaltijden. Houd in gedachten, als de lichaamstemperatuur stijgt (door DIT), dus het aantal verbrande calorieën doet.

Bewijs van deze studie toonden aan dat postprandiale (na een maaltijd) thermogenese steeg 100% meer met de high-protein laag- vet- dieet ten opzichte van de high-carb low- fat dieet. Hoewel eiwitten had een groter effect op DIT, heeft de studie niet te evalueren gewichtsverlies of de lange termijn effecten van dit type dieet. De resultaten deden vermoeden dat dit type van dieet kan een positief effect op gewichtsverlies hebben.

Wetenschappers geconcludeerd dat een dieet rijk aan eiwitten, matig in koolhydraten en laag in vet- inhoud kan een hoger percentage van het gewichtsverlies in vergelijking met de hoge koolhydraten, laag te bevorderen vet dieet. Aan de andere kant, zij waarschuwen ook dat eiwitrijke diëten kan de nierfunctie bij degenen die de nieren voorwaarden beïnvloeden, maar niet bij gezonde personen.

Verder bevelen zij de dagelijkse eiwitinname niet meer dan 2 gram per 1 kilogram lichaamsgewicht overschrijden. De Amerikaanse dagelijkse gemiddelde is 1 gram per 1 kilogram. Verdere studies zijn nodig om de lange termijn effecten van een hoog eiwit, laag beoordelen vet dieet.

Het is belangrijk om in gedachten te houden, echter, dat DIT of het thermische effect van een maaltijd slechts 3-10% van de totale dagelijkse energie-uitgaven (TDEE) vertegenwoordigt. Dus moeten we blijven dingen in perspectief. Basaal metabolisme in rust of goed is voor maximaal 70% van de TDEE en het energieverbruik van de oefening is verantwoordelijk voor de rest. Logica dicteert, daarom dat deze twee voorrang hebben op DIT.

De andere grote beïnvloedende factor in gewichtsverlies is de vermindering van de dagelijkse voedselinname. Laten we eens kijken naar de ingang / uitgang vergelijking: x (Input) - y (Output) = z. Dagelijkse output en de totale dagelijkse energie-uitgaven (TDEE) zijn hetzelfde. Als u aten minder calorieën (x) dan je lichaam verbrand (y), dan zou z hebben een negatieve waarde. Als je verbruikt meer calorieën dan je lichaam verbruikt, zou z positief zijn. Een negatief saldo in de vergelijking resulteert in gewichtsverlies, een positieve waarde de oorzaak van gewichtstoename. Zo eenvoudig is dat.

In the above study, the high protein low fat type diet involves 2 factors of Input: Food composition and food quantity. In this diet, food composition (food selection) consists of a certain combination of macronutrients (high protein, low fat ). Food intake (Input) affects the DIT which causes a certain increase (energy expenditure) on the Output part of the equation. And, as food composition varies so does the DIT. Food composition, though, can only have a limited effect on DIT. Remember DIT only represents 3-10% of the TDEE (Output). And food composition (high-protein, low- fat ), accounts for a percentage of DIT, which represents even a smaller value. Food quantity, on the other hand, can have a tremendous effect on the equation – as it increases, the balance becomes more positive. If it surpasses TDEE then you gain weight – quite independently of DIT.

As a result, there can be a downside with respect to DIT involving the high-protein low- fat diet or any diet for that matter. With this diet, as protein intake increases so does the DIT. The problem is, however, that the food quantity (Input) also increases. The point here is that there is a limit to the amount of protein you can ingest before your body starts storing it as fat . Because DIT doesn't account for expending a lot of calories (3-10% of TDEE), and food composition (high-protein, low- fat ) accounts for a percentage of DIT, there's only so much protein you can ingest before you start getting a surplus of calories. And excess dietary protein just as excess carbohydrate or fat is stored as fat in the body's adipose tissue. The only other factor that can compensate for the excess of protein intake is an increase in exercise participation. Although, that would defeat the purpose for obvious reasons.

Physical activity, however, can have a large effect on the Output part on TDEE (Output). Not only does it account for a much larger energy expenditure than DIT, countless of studies have shown that regular physical activity actually increases basal metabolism, which accounts for up to 70% of TDEE. As a result, regular exercise participation essentially has a compounding effect on the calorie burning process.

As we can see then, the bulk of weight loss and weight gain comes down to the quantity of calories ingested (Input) and calories burned (output). Furthermore, exercise and metabolism are responsible for approximately 90%-97% of TDEE. Energy expenditure from DIT is almost insignificant in comparison. DIT is just not effective enough to produce a negative caloric balance independently of total caloric intake, energy expenditure from exercise and basal metabolism – especially for most overweight individuals. And it would be unrealistic for overweight or obese people to rely exclusively on DIT to lose weight. These people are either overeating, aren't active enough or have low basal metabolic rates – or a combination of all three factors.

So, it still looks like there's no easy way out – you actually have to work, if you you're going to lose weight. The easiest way to achieve that is with the efficient use of all Input and Output components. That also means you must know your priorities. Most of your efforts should be spent in finding an adequate balance between a reduction of total daily caloric intake and a sufficient level of physical activity. And emphasis on DIT should take on a secondary role.

But wait, before you put on your running shoes and begin another diet plan, you might want to hear some very interesting news. There are certain cultures around the world whose diets contain just as much fat and carbohydrate (if not more) as in the American diet. Yet they are slimmer, and have much fewer occurrences of heart disease and cancer than their American counterparts.

Recent studies have shown that people in certain Mediterranean regions and in France manage to stay healthier and are less obese than those in other western countries. Let's look at the French first.

In a study by Adam Drewnowski of the University of Michigan, scientists examined the eating habits of 1,637 men and 1,576 women in America and compared them to those of 5,000 French adults. They studied their overall diets based on diversity (foods from 5 major food groups), variety (total number of foods consumed daily) and moderation (according to USDA dietary guidelines). (2)

The results were quite surprising. They found that the French ate more foods that were higher in fat , saturated fat and cholesterol than their American counterparts. The study also showed that the French diet complied with very few of the USDA dietary recommendations for eating healthy. In addition, the findings showed that 99% of French women's diets had saturated fat contents in excess of 10% of total daily calories. What's shocking is that, on average, the French are thinner and have fewer occurrences of heart disease than Americans.

The possible harmful effects of the high fat content in the French diet, however, were offset by diet diversity and variety. Drewnowski pointed out that “the low fat approach is very good but not if it comes at the expense of dietary variety.”

The USDA recommends that diets should consist of a variety of foods. According to the American part of the study, just one in ten men and one in sixteen women consumed food from all five food groups (Meat, dairy products, fruits, vegetables and grains). The other thing is that the French have more active lifestyles than Americans do. Americans typically drive more, walk less and participate in more sedentary type of leisure activities.

Similarly, a Mediterranean diet study also showed that the diet was high in fat , more diverse and had greater variety than the American diet. According to research, certain Mediterranean people, particularly from the Greek island of Crete, had fewer cases of heart disease and were thinner than Americans.

The difference in this study, however, was a crucial finding that suggested food variety and diversity created a certain dietary ratio. This was a ratio between 2 types of fat ty acids present in the Mediterranean diet. These fat ty acids are found in plant sources and fall into 2 groups: The omega-6 and omega-3 fat ty acids. You have probably heard of the multiple health benefits of these essential fat ty acids many times before. They are called essential fat ty acids (EFAs) because the body cannot produce them – they can only be obtained from food sources.

Although omega-6 fat ty acids are essential to the diet, the omega-3 group has more significant therapeutic properties. Omega-3s contain powerful antioxidants that are known to fight against heart disease, lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, improve mood disorders to name a few.

The other benefit of omega-3s according to research is that they also have an amazing ability to control body fat . Omega-3s control the quantity of adipose ( fat ) tissue by regulating the amount of fat that goes into fat cells and the amount that is burned up for energy. (3, 4) Omega-3s have also been shown to increase fat oxidation in the body – the process by which fat is broken down and used as fuel for energy. (4) This further promotes a reduction in body weight that consists of fat mass.

According to scientists the key factor in diet composition is that the French diet and more so the Mediterranean diet consist of higher intakes of foods containing omega-3s than the American diet. In other words their diets contain a better (lower) omega-6 to omega-3 ratio than the American diet. And that's the key. One of the main reasons Americans have lower intakes of omega-3s is because of their high intake of processed food. Food processing is largely responsible for removing a lot of the omega-3 content from food.

On the other hand the French and Mediterranean diets are more abundant in whole foods, fresh fruits and vegetables. And so their intake of omega-3s is considerably higher. In addition, the people of Crete eat 10 times more fish (rich source of omega-3s) than Americans do. Other important sources of omega-3s in the Mediterranean diet were: fish, purslane (wild plant high in omega-3 content), walnuts, figs and various other unrefined carbohydrates. By the way, the most abundant source of omega-3s is found right here in North America, and that's flax seed oil.

As we can see, two different cultures manage to stay healthier and slimmer than North Americans while eating foods that contain high fat , carbohydrate and protein contents. The key differences are that their diets contain more unrefined foods; they consist of foods from all food groups and have more variety. As a result they have higher intakes of omega-3s (lower omega-6: omega-3 ratio) than other Western cultures. In addition, both these groups of people are more physically active than Americans.

Now, you can put on those sneakers and walk (or jog) to the supermarket for a new supply of fresh wholesome food.

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2. http://www.sciencedaily.com , “Healthy diets need fat , according to new study”, retrieved 22 June 2005 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/04/980424031929.htm

3. Parrish et al. “Dietary fish oils limit adipose tissue hypertrophy in rats.” Metabolism, Mar 1990, 39(3):217-9

4. Parrish et al. “Dietary fish oils modify adipocyte structure and function.” J Cell Physiology, Sep 1991, 148(3)

5. Baillie RA, et al. “Coordinate induction of peroxisomal acyl-CoA oxidase and UCP-3 by dietary fish oil: a mechanism for decreased body fat deposition.” Prostaglandins Leukot Essential fat ty Acids, May 1999, 60(5-6)

-By: John Tiniakos

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Effective or Fad?

It seems like the latest craze in dieting and health, everywhere you turn there are commercials, infomercials, magazine articles, and of course, sales pitches regarding the Detox diet. So how is one to decipher whether detoxification is a relative need or a simple promotion to assist the diet industry's billion dollar a year sales?

A little due diligence can help determine whether a Detox diet is something that can help you retain or gain a higher level of health. Removing toxins from your body can make a significant difference in your overall health. Detox diets are based on the principle that our food is for the most part chemically treated, and filled with toxins. Even foods listed as organic are not completely organic unless they are labeled 100% organic. Anything with an organic label that does not specify 100% organic can have as much as 25% non-organic material and toxins in the processing, growing, or cultivation phases.

“So What Is All The New Detox Diet Craze” It's no secret that farmers utilize growth hormones in their livestock to produce more pounds of meat per animal. These growth hormones are pinpointed as one of the leading causes for the rapid growth rate of our children. The majority of twelve year olds are now above five feet. Scientists look toward the growth hormones used in animal production to help explain this.

Thus, toxins are in the foods we eat, the water we drink, even the water we purchase. There is a build up of chemicals in the body that the body is not likely to rid itself of, and thus the Detox diet was introduced to assist in the removal of toxins from the body.

A Detox diet that has been tailored to you is best. Being able to readily lay your hands on information about how to guide yourself through the detoxification process is also vital to the success of an effective Detox diet. For instance, a person who eats a diet that consists mostly of fish, particularly salmon can find themselves with a sudden case of mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning is not an obvious ailment. In fact it is very difficult to diagnose until the individual loses the function of their hands. Even then it can be missed. However, once the mercury poisoning is diagnosed, one of the fastest methods of treatment is an effective Detox diet. Waarom? Because a good Detox diet will cleanse the system and rib the body of the majority of poisons and toxins that build up in our systems through the foods we eat and the environments we live in.

However, the same Detox diet utilized for an individual with too much fish in their diet is not likely to be as effective for an individual who wishes to use the Detox diet to assist in the process of smoking cessation. An effective Detox diet for smoking cessation will vary, as the primary goal is to rid the body of a build up of nicotine in the system.

De volgende logische vraag is of Detox diëten werken? Sommige Detox diëten werk en andere Detox diëten werken niet. 'So What Is All The New Detox Dieet Craze "Hoe kun je het verschil? Om te beginnen moet een effectieve Detox dieet kunnen uitleggen waarom het voedsel die worden voorgesteld zijn op de lijst in de eerste plaats. Iedereen kan klap samen een overzicht van groente en noemen het een Detox dieet. Een Detox dieet bevat meer dan alleen groenten.

Een effectieve Detox dieet hebben sterke aanbevelingen voor de verschillende vitamines en mineralen, samen met een uitleg waarom deze vitaminen en mineralen helpen bij het ontgiftingsproces. Het ontgiftingsproces is complexer dan de meeste mensen zich realiseren, en het gebruik van een mix van vitamines en mineralen om te helpen bij het ontgiftingsproces nodig is, zonder een overdosis aan ontgifting vitaminen. Het is mogelijk om een ​​overdosis vitaminen. Elke Detox dieet dat niet beperkt de vitamine inname is geen effectieve Detox dieet.

Een effectieve Detox dieet zal het opleiden van de dieter langs de weg. Het ontgiftingsproces is niet alleen een deken idee. Behoud van de positieve effecten vergt wat onderwijs als een constant verlangen om gezond te blijven. Een effectieve Detox dieet zal u tonen hoe u uw lichaam ontdoen van gifstoffen, terwijl de huidige leer je hoe je de inname van giftige stoffen te minimaliseren eens normaal eten heeft hervat.

Er zijn mensen die moeten een Detox dieet te vermijden. Just like all diets and diet products, the Detox diet is not a one size fits all plan. People with specific health concerns, eating disorders, or chronic illnesses should at the very least consult their physician or avoid the Detox diet altogether. Any Detox diet that markets to everyone without regard to personal health or possible complications is not an effective Detox diet plan.

The Dieting Industry

The dieting industry is a billion dollar a year business, with annual growth that leaps by about 10 to 15% annually. People are searching for better ways to be healthy, not to mention better ways to lose weight, look younger, and feel more energized. The dieting industry is loaded with companies that take full advantage of any fad or trend that comes along. It's a dieting jungle out there, and it is a case of buyer beware.

“So What Is All The New Detox Diet Craze” Most Detox diets available today are simple plans that the designer of the plan wishes you to execute time and again, thus very few teach you about common toxins. Common toxins are easy to avoid, and of course easy to ingest. It is difficult to avoid ingesting the common toxins if you are unaware of what they are and how we end up with these common toxins in our body. Common toxins that produce illness, stress, fat igue, and run down your body are everywhere. How easy would it be to avoid them if you just knew where these common toxins existed? Of course, most Detox diets are based on the principle that you will notice how much better you feel and as you re-ingest the common toxins, you will return time and again for more information on the detoxification process.

Thus, while you are seeking an effective Detox diet, you want to be sure that it offers methods of avoiding the common toxins that we run into on a daily basis. These common toxins are in the air, in the products we use on our hair and skin, and in the foods we eat.

Detox Supplementationg

There is quite a bit of controversy surrounding Detox supplements. Particularly Detox supplements that are sold by the creators of the Detox diet you are interested in purchasing. Many Detox diet programs are designed to automatically ship you their products month after month. This creates a simple chain that allows them to maximize their profit at your expense.

Detox supplements that are set up for consistent delivery charge you prior to receiving the Detox supplements. That means if you decided that you are not interested in their Detox supplementation programs, and you have forgotten to cancel your order, sometimes in as little as two weeks, you will be charged for a product you do not wish to receive.

These Detox diet programs are set up for maximum profit and little regard to customer satisfaction. While there are advantages to some Detox supplements, not all of them are high quality. Once again, the due diligence must be considered by the buyer in cases such as these.

Doctor Recommended Detox Diets

As with any diet plan, it is always better to take advice from doctor recommended Detox diet plans than it is from any other source. You are not interested in witchcraft and potions, you are pursuing better health through the detoxification process. There is a big difference when it comes to Detox diet programs. A Detox diet plan that comes with the recommendation of a physician, as well as physician assisted Detox diet planning, there is a much higher chance of success and overall wellness.

Don't be fooled into thinking that all Detox diet plans are doctor recommended. One doctor's stamp of approval doesn't really mean anything. When a doctor recommended Detox diet plan has been approved and contributed to by numerous doctors, then you have a little proof in your pudding. Doctor recommended Detox diet plans are actually much less common than most people realize. A specialized Detox diet plan that includes all the basic nutrients your body needs not only to rid itself of toxins, but to operate well during the detoxification process takes vast amounts of research to produce.

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Although the big push for fad diets has died down a little bit, it is still estimated that at least two-thirds of Americans are on some type of diet at any given time. Although research shows the importance of eating from all the major food groups, people are still confused about what type of diet to follow, keeping the window open for more quacky solutions to pop up.

In an effort to help readers determine what makes a diet healthy and when it's time to steer clear, I am going to discuss what makes a diet a 'fad' diet and why these diets are something best to stay away from. Along the way, we will discover what each food group has to offer that can be beneficial to our health.

Our bodies are uniquely designed to take advantage of the proteins, carbohydrates and fat s that we eat. In order for the liver to do the best job it can for us, we actually need all of these nutrients, known as macronutrients. Even a 'detoxifying' diet should also include all of these macronutrients!

During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. Currently, more than 64% of US adults are either overweight or obese, according to results from the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). So, look at the facts: Two thirds of all Americans are on some 'diet', yet we are getting fat ter and fat ter. Would that perhaps mean that the fad diets don't work? Let's talk about it.

Identifying a fad diet

A 'fad diet' is defined as something temporary. Therefore, it's no surprise that these diets are not successful. Let's begin by looking at how to identify a fad diet.

#1 – Promises a fast weight loss.

This is great, in the short term, but how many readers have or know someone who has followed one of these diets, only to regain the weight back, plus more for added bonus? When people lose weight very quickly, they lose a lot of lean muscle tissue, and the weight that comes back will most likely be more fat and less muscle, making it easier and easier to regain weight each time they drop the last fad diet. A healthy diet to follow will be one that will encourage slow, progressive weight loss over a longer period of time. It will have enough calories to support vigorous exercise, so that you lose fat and not muscle. Diets that are too low for the body's basic needs will result in the body breaking down it's protein stores (muscle) for the fuel it needs. Sort of defeats the whole purpose of the diet!

#2 – Eliminates foods or food groups.

The very first thing that alerts us that a diet is a 'fad' is when a particular food, or entire food group, is considered off-limits. This is a good time to talk about the low carb diets.

What is it that has made carbohydrates a bad nutrient? When you look at other countries, where the intake of carbohydrates is as high as 80%, and see that many of these countries are not suffering even close to the obesity rates we are in America, you have to wonder why they are not having the same problem. So, can it really be the carbs? Waarschijnlijk niet. But, maybe it's the type of carbs. Many people who decide to go on one of the popular low carbohydrate diets start to eliminate a lot of food from their diets, including all the snack foods they were eating, particularly at night. Gone are the chips, the cookies, the crackers, the ice cream. Gone are up to 300 to 1,000 calories per day! Anyone would lose weight if they cut out those many calories from their daily diet.

Another problem with eliminating entire food groups, especially on low carb diets, is that they are recommending eliminating or limiting the intake of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. With all the substantial research showing how beneficial these foods are to preventing various diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, it's amazing that anyone involved in healthcare would recommend such a diet. Something to also notice, however, is that none of these fad diet books are written by anyone with a degree in nutrition. Even the medical community is confused, which explains why physicians will fall for some of the hype fad diet authors write.

But let's talk a little more about fruits, vegetables and starches: A diet high in animal protein and animal fat has been linked to various disease and inflammation states. A diet very high in protein puts a great load on our kidneys and can contribute to constipation, gout and bone loss due to calcium depletion from the high protein load.

Combine that with decreased fiber from lack of whole grains and fiber-rich fruit and vegetables, and many people just don't feel well; they feel fat igued, sluggish and their immune system is depressed.

#3 – Starts with a shock or follows a strict plan.

When the diet says you have to start with an extremely restricted diet, or you can only eat certain foods on particular days, you know it's a fad diet. They justify this by saying you have to clean out the body, or only certain foods will help with the weight loss process. Any change in how you currently eat will result in changes on the scale. Very few people can remain on these diets very long, so once they are 'off' the diet, the weight returns. The dieter learned nothing other than the misinformation the author provided them with. This can actually have far-reaching consequences, as then the dieter is more confused than ever and doesn't know what to believe!

Once a person learns what the qualities of a healthy diet consist of, they find that their optimum calorie level is for their own needs, and they are able to achieve their goals, combining their eating plan with exercise. Not only do they start to enjoy life again, but enjoy food AND see weight loss!

Although fad diet authors want you to believe their 'miracle' (and buy their products), there really is no get-thin-quick solution that is permanent.

But what does constitute a healthy diet? A healthy diet is one that is adequate in calories to support healthy weight, low in animal fat s and saturated fat s, animal protein should be very lean and adequate enough to support a diet high in fruits and vegetables and whole grain starches. Any healthy diet can include foods that are just for enjoyment, however. All foods really do fit, in moderation. A general rule is an 80/20 rule: Eighty percent of the time the diet should be healthy and then 20% of the time it can include foods you would not eat on a regular basis if you were trying to eat for health and weight loss.

#4 – Contradicts what experts say.

Authors of low carb diets say that the carbohydrates are what have made American's fat . But they can't explain why other countries whose diets are very high in carbohydrates don't have the same problems with obesity. You know it's a fad diet when the author says they have the 'inside' or 'hidden' truth about our health or diets. You also know it's a questionable publication when they say there is a hidden agenda among health professionals or the government.

But why is America getting fat ter and fat ter? America is a country of grab-and-go: The faster, the better. Families seldom sit down to meals, together. There are fewer physical fitness programs in school and many of the school food choices are fast foods. People and entire families eat 2-3 of their daily meals from a drive-through or a restaurant, most of which provide very few of the foods high in nutrients and low in calories. Restaurants add extra fat s to their dishes to enhance the taste, so a meal you could make at home without added fat s could have up to 60% of it's calories coming from fat to make it taste better! Plus, the serving sizes are much larger than they were 20 years ago, so most of the time the size of the meals could actually feed us for 2 to 3 meals, instead of one! However, many people still feel they must clean their plate rather than let the food 'go to waste'. They really should say, “go to waist”!!

As you read this, think back to the last week. How often did you sit down at home and eat a home-cooked meal? Do you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner each day? How often do you exercise vigorously? In Europe, the meals are much smaller and people walk a great deal more than in America. In some neighborhoods, it's actually impossible to walk to work, even if you live very close! Our road systems are no longer built for riding bikes or walking to work. You take your life into your hands, either from passing traffic or crime.

#5 – Relies on testimonials rather than scientific research.

The fact that Jane lost pounds in a week because she just ate cabbage soup does not mean it's safe, effective, or that it will work for you! What if you don't LIKE cabbage?

An example of testimonials, combined with the research to back it up, is the National Weight Control Registry. In order to join the Registry, a person has to have lost pounds and have kept it off for a year. Currently consisting of over 4500 individuals, the Registry was founded in 1993 as a longitudinal prospective study. Currently, there have been six studies resulting out of the Registry. For more information on the Registry, along with how most of the Registry members have in common, here is the website: http://www.nwcr.ws/ .

#6 – Has a gimmick.

The problem with diet plans that have some type of gimmick, is people can't stay on them and they don't learn how to eat for the long-term. It's no secret that all the books must have something to 'catch' the reader. However, hidden among all the hype are books that really DO offer safe and effective solutions to weight loss. A book written by a registered dietitian (RD) is a guarantee that the material is accurate and safe. An RD is someone whose education, training and experience all revolve around the science and practice of nutrition; these truly ARE nutrition experts.

Consider this: If you had heart disease, you would see a cardiologist who specializes in heart health. If your teeth needed work, you would see a dentist. However, many people will buy 'diet' books from people who are not educated in nutrition! People will buy a diet book from a person who found what worked for them, or a movie star or a physician. In many of these books, because the author does not understand nutrition, many facts are distorted or misrepresented. It may not always be on purpose, but the point is these books are written by someone who really does not know nutrition and the science behind it, so either they distort the facts, or they make them fit the gimmick they are trying to sell.

So, the next time a friend mentions this great new diet they're on, or you see a new book that offers 'miracle' weight loss or something that 'health professionals don't really want you to know', take a step back and ask yourself these questions:

1- Does it promise fast weight loss?

2- Does it eliminate any major foods or food groups?

3- Is there a strict plan that must be followed for success?

4- Does it contradict what nutrition experts and science has to say?

5- Does it rely primarily on testimonials and 'before and after' pictures too good to be true?

6- Is there a gimmick?

If you answered yes to all or most of these questions, after you have stepped back, walk away and find a better plan. Isn't today time to get real and make your weight loss plan permanent and realistic?

-By: Marjorie Geiser

Marjorie Geiser is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer and life coach. Marjorie has been the owner of a successful small business, MEG Fitness, since 1996, and now helps other nutrition professionals start up their own private practice.

To learn more about the services Margie offers, go to her website at http://www.megfit.com or email her at margie@megfit.com .

What to Expect when Detox Dieting

All detox diets are a little bit different. Some restrict food down to almost nothing while others allow for mostly veggies, beans, fruit, and rice. There are a few things that you should expect when beginning a detox diet, so that you can receive the full detox diets benefits.

Your body is significantly used to adjusting to toxins and poisons running through your body. One of the greatest detox diet benefits, naturally, is that you will rid your body of these toxins and poisons. There are side effects of receiving these detox diet benefits. If you are particularly used to that steaming cup of caffeinated beverage in the morning, you will experience caffeine withdrawal. While it may not seem like it while you are experiencing caffeine withdrawal, this is one of the detox diet benefits. Once your body has adjusted to the abs ence of caffeine, you should find that you have more energy.

Constipation is considered a leading cause of lethargy and fat igue. One of the detox diet benefits is the cleansing of the colon, which can cure even long term constipation. I had a room mate that was on narcotic pain relievers for over a year due to a severe injury. The narcotics kept her chronically constipated. The day she was finally through with her narcotic pain relievers, she went through a detox diet. She found that the detox diet benefits included relieving her body of the narcotic dependency as well as relieved her chronic constipation. She now regularly cleanses and detoxifies her colon when she is having difficulty going to the restroom, with obvious detox diet benefits as she returns from the restroom with a pleased grin on her face instead of the anguish she used to live in.

Even with the detox diet benefits, some people report feeling a bit weak about one week into the detox diet. Most detox diets do reduce food consumption, which can have an effect. The basic key is knowing how to elongate the effects of the foods you do eat. Those who really struggle with the lowered food consumption report that splitting the lunches into 2 meals works better for them than eating just the suggested breakfast and lunch. This still gives them the detox diet benefits but doesn't introduce additional foods into the scenario. Most detox diet experts state that provided you are not adding additional foods to the diet, segregating the meals into smaller snacks is perfectly acceptable.

The excessive water consumption associated with the detox diet is going to encourage your system to flush, which means you will be visiting the rest room much more often. This is a positive detox diet benefit. The more water that flushes your system the more toxins that will exit your body when you excrete it, and excreting it often will enhance the productivity of the entire process.

One of the little known detox diet benefits is the regeneration of the liver that can occur while following a detox diet. Milk thistle is typically recommended as part of the supplementation of the detox diet. Milk thistle aids in the liver's ability to regenerate. It's not a cure for liver disease, however it can help in the prevention of a liver disease, along with other changes to your lifestyle.

What Not to Expect when Detox Dieting

Detox dieting is designed to alleviate the ailments associated with large quantities of toxins that are built up in the human body. Detox dieting is not a “cure” for every disease. While most people experience great relief from every day annoying symptoms, detox dieting does not eliminate diseases that are already in the system. For instance, you can not rid you body of cancer cells by detox dieting. The cancer cells, for starters are not an actual toxin. They may have been caused by toxins, but the cells themselves are not something that can be flushed away.

Most people drop several pounds when detox dieting. There are those who drop a significant amount of weight when detox dieting. This is normal, and while some of it can be contributed to the flushing of fat cells, water weight, and calorie reduction, there is some permanent weight loss happening provided you do not return to eating habits that are probable for weight gain. This means that if you were prone to eating potato chips and cookies prior to detox dieting and you return to eating potato chips and cookies after detox dieting, you will gain the weight back. This may seem obvious, but there are plenty of foods that people believe contain a low calorie and low fat content but in reality they contain quite the opposite. An avocado for example contains nearly three times the amount of fat and calories as a measured serving of enriched white rice. While detox dieting, learn to recognize the foods you are putting into your body and what they actually do once they enter your gullet.

Detox dieting is not a cure for serious emotional or mental conditions, such as clinical depression. While many people admit to feeling less “depressed” during and after detox dieting, there is a difference between situational depression and clinical depression. Clinical depression requires medication. Detox dieting can not take the place of medication that is necessary to function on a day to day basis. Situational depression may be alleviated through detox dieting simply because you are taking control of your body, your health, in essence, your situation. These two depressions are significantly different.

How is Detox Dieting Different from Other Diet Plans?

Diet plans are a dime a dozen. There are grapefruit diet plans and the Atkins diet plan and the green tea diet plan and the national chain diet plans. An individual can spend countless hours and thousands of dollars “trying on” various diet plans. Some will work while others will ultimately fail. Waarom? Because not all diet plans will work for everyone. Does detox dieting work for everyone? Ja. Waarom? Because losing weight is a by product of the goal. The goal is to clean the body of the various toxins and wastes which have accumulated over the years. This is a process of ridding the body of the ailing chemicals we introduce it to on a daily basis while eliminating the build up of residual toxins. Weight loss occurs as a result of numerous factors, but weight loss in not the primary goal of a detox diet plan.

Keep in mind that not all detox diet plans are the same. Some detox diet plans are put together by professionals who understand the body's ability to cleanse itself of these harmful chemicals. While diet plans are typically put together by an entrepreneurial spirit, the detox diet plan was actually something that originated by a naturopathist, an individual who studies the various body types and how they process things on their own unique level. Since the detox diet plan was developed, there have been a remarkable number of “knock off” detox diet plans that have shown up on the market. These are all plans that suggest you stop eating and drink only diluted juice for several days (beyond twenty four hours this becomes unhealthy) and then limits food intake so dramatically that people find it impossible to stick to. If you're going to try any diet plan at all, it would simply make sense to start at the beginning. The beginning of healthy weight loss is a healthy body.

The dramatic detox diet benefits is that people who tried to detoxify their bodies using the original detox diet plan found themselves losing weight as a welcome surprise. Detox dieting has grown in popularity due to its dual effect. Detox dieting cleanses the body of the toxins and as a result, weight loss occurs. There simply isn't another diet plan that can match that no matter what they claim.

We live in a cluttered and chemically enriched society. Compare our lifestyles, our food products, and our basic need for heat and eat meals to the lifestyles and foods of people in remote and natural regions such as the Pacific Islands. People in natural regions are healthier overall. They eat natural foods that haven't been laced with chemicals and they live natural lives that don't revolve around the constant breathing of polluted air. Their bodies are not only healthier, but they are naturally thinner. They have fewer health complaints such as headaches and toothaches and stomach cramping.

The detox diet plan can help you jumpstart your body toward a healthier state of being. Naturally, effective detox dieting requires an effective detox diet plan. You really shouldn't just linger out there in cyberspace hoping the right detox diet plan will pop up into your browser. There are very few detox diet plans that I would dare put my stamp of approval on. However, one in particular I have found has excellent reviews by some actual detox dieters. Finding an authentic detox diet plan that is effective, safe, and of course reliable shouldn't be left to luck.

-By: Bobby Ryatt

Bobby Ryatt, If you enjoyed reading this articles, then go to my website where the detox guide is available. You will have all the information on the subject. The facts will open your eyes and expose some real truths. http://www.detoxmanual.com

Almost everyone knows someone who has used a low carb diet. They have used it themselves had a friend use it or are getting ready to use it . Are these diets magic? Are they safe? Can I really eat all of the cheese and meat I want ? Will I die if I go into ketosis?

These are just a few common questions I hear in regards to questions that concern low carb diets. In this series of articles I will present readers with scientific facts and my practical observations for implications concerning low carb diets. Some low carb supporters will not like what I will have to say. Some low carb haters will not like what I have to say. The objective of these articles are to educate readers on the practical implications of low carb dieting. Some will be offended and some will say how can that be. Either way sit back and enjoy as I attempt to shed light on the highly talked about topic – low carb diets (ketogenic diets)

I have provided a brief overview of some the topics that will be discussed in this series of articles.

What type of changes occur while using low carb diets

Do low carb diets make me mean

Do low carb diets spare muscle

Can I gain weight on a low carb diet

How much weight can I expect to lose

Can this diet help my medical condition

Different types of low carb diets

Why you need to cycle higher days of carbs

Who needs low carb diets

Are they safe for children

Are they beneficial for athletes

The topics mentioned above are just a few that will be addressed in Low Carb Dieting.

Before we move any further let me introduce the word ketogenic. Must of you reading this article are probably familiar with the world as it implies low carb or restriction of carb intake. Simply put for our purposes the words ketogenic and low carb are synonymous. A couple of other comments I would like to make before we move on. This comment is for Low Carb supporters that swear of all vegetables and fruits. Get on medline.com and do some research. Go to the library and look through some journals. A complete diet for long term use needs to incorporate greens and some fruits to be healthy. A short term diet devoid of fruits and vegetables might not be that bad, but rejecting greens and any fruits for life is a bad idea.

This comment is for the low carb haters. One of the number one reasons most of America is fat is because of chronically high insulin levels. Which is primarily contributed to excessive carb intake. Don't get me wrong I am not blaming high carbohydrate intake on all of our obesity problems. I should probably say excessive and the wrong types of carbohydrate at the wrong times are the problem. At the same time the answer is not to eat all of the saturated fat we can find : which can contribute to insulin insensitivity, elevated TG's, increased lipogenesis and digestive problems.

What is a ketogenic diet? A diet that causes ketone bodies to be produced by the liver, and shifts the body's metabolism away from glucose in favor of fat burning. A ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrates below a certain level (generally 100 per day). The ultimate determinant of whether a diet is ketogenic or not is the presence or abs ence of carbohydrate. Protein and fat intake vary. Contrary to poplar belief eating fat is not what causes ketosis. In the past starvation diets were used often to induce ketosis. I will repeat myself again and say lack of carbohydrate or presence of ultimately determines if the diet is ketogenic.

In most eating plans the body runs on a mixture of protein, fat s and carbohydrates. When carbohydrates are severely restricted and glycogen storage (glucose in muscle and liver) is depleted the body begins to utilize other means to provide energy. FFA (free fat ty acids) can be used to provide energy, but the brain and nervous system are unable to use FFA's. Although the brain can use ketone bodies for energy.

Ketone bodies are by products of incomplete FFA breakdown in the liver. Once they begin to accumulate fast and reach a certain level they are released , accumulated in the bloodstream and cause a state called ketosis. As this occurs there is a decrease in glucose production and utilization. There is also less reliance on protein to meet energy requirements by the body. Ketogenic diets are often referred to as protein sparing as they help to spare LBM whiled dropping body fat .

In regards to ketogenic diets there are two primary hormones- insulin, glucagon that need to be considered. Insulin can be described as a storage hormone as it's job is to take nutrients out of the bloodstream and carry them to target tissues. Insulin carries glucose from the blood to the liver and muscles, and it carries FFA from the blood into adipose tissue (stored fat triglyceride). On the other hand glucagon breaks down glycogen stores (especially in the liver) and releases them into the blood.

When carbs are restricted or removed insulin levels drop while glucagon levels rise. This causes enhanced FFA release from fat cells, and increased FFA burning in the liver. This accelerated burning of FFA in the liver is what leads to ketosis. There are a number of other hormones involved with this process as well.

In general we refer to three different types of ketogenic diets.

1) STANDARD KETOGENIC DIET- A diet containing l00 or less grams of carbohydrates is referred to as STANDARD KETOGENIC DIET

2)TARGETED KETOGENIC DIET- consuming carbohydrates around exercise, to sustain performance without affecting ketosis.

3)CYCLICAL KETOGENIC DIET- alternates periods of ketogenic dieting with periods of high carbohydrate intake

The Beginning of Ketogenic diets

Originally ketogenic diets were used to treat obesity and epilepsy. In general ketogenic diets are similar to starvation diets in the responses that occur in the body. More specifically these two states can be referred to as starvation ketosis and dietary ketosis. These similarities have led to the development of modern day ketogenic diets.

Ketogenic dieting has been used for years in the treatment of childhood epilepsy. In the early 1900′s times of total fasting was used to treat seizures. This caused numerous health problems and could not be sustained indefinitely.

Due to the impracticalities and health problems occurring with starvation ketogenic diets researchers began to look for a way to mimic starvation ketosis while consuming food. They determined that a diet consisting of high fat , low carb and minimal protein could sustain growth and maintain ketosis for a long period of time. This led to the birth of the original ketogenic diet in 1921 by Dr. Wilder. Dr Wilder's diet controlled pediatric epilepsy in many cases where drugs and other treatments failed.

New epilepsy drugs were invented during the 30′s, 40′s and 50′s and ketogenic diets fell to the wayside. These new drugs lead to almost disappearance of ketogenic diets during this time. A few modified ketogenic diets were tried during this time such as the MCT (medium chain triglycerides) diets, but they were not welly accepted.

In 1994 the ketogenic diet as a treatment for epilepsy was re-discovered. This came about in the story of Charlie a 2yr old with seizures that could not be controlled with mediacions or other treatment including brain surgery. Charlie's fat her had found reference to the diet through his research and ended up at John Hopkins medical center.

Charlie's seizures were completely controlled as long as he was on the diet. The huge success of the diet prompted Charlie's fat her to start the Charlie foundation. The foundation has produced several videos, and published the book The Epilepsy Diet Treatment: An Introduction to the Ketogenic diet. The foundation has sponsored conferences to train physicians and dietians to implement the diet. The exact mechanisms of how the ketogenic diet works to control epilepsy are still unknown, the diet continues to gain acceptance as an alternative to drug therapy.

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Ketogenic diets have been used for at least a century for weight loss. Complete starvation was studied often including the research of Hill, who fasted a subject for 60 days to examine the effects. The effects of starvation were very successful in regards to treatment of the morbidly obese as rapid weight loss occurred. Other characteristics attributed to ketosis, such as appetite suppression and sense of well being, made fasting even more attractive for weight loss. Extremely obese patients have been fasted for up to one year and given nothing but vitamins and minerals.

The major problem with complete starvation diets is the loss of body protein, primarily from muscle tissue. Protein losses decrease as starvation contines, but up to one half of the total weight loss can be contributed to muscle and water loss.

In the early 1970′s Protein Sparing Modified Fasts were introduced. These diets

allowed the benefits of ketosis to continue while preventing losses of bodily proteins.

They are still used today under medical supervision

In the early 70′s Dr. Atkins introduced Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution With millions of

copies Sold the diet generated a great deal of interest. Dr. Atkins suggested a diet limited

in carbohydrate but unlimited in protein and fat . He promoted the diet as it would allow

rapid weight loss, no hunger and unlimited amounts of protein and fat . He offered just

enough research to allow the diet recognition. Although most of the evidence

supporting the diet was questionable.

During the 1980′s Michael Zumpano and Dan Duchaine introduced two of the earliest

CKD's THE REBOUND DIET for muscle gain and then the modified version called

THE ULTIMATE DIET for fat loss. Neither diet became very popular. This was likely

due to the difficulty of the diet and the taboo of eating high fat .

In the early 90′s Dr. Dipasquale introduced the ANABOLIC DIET . This diet promoted 5

days of high- fat -high protein-low carb consumption whle eating high carbs and virtually

anything you wanted for two days. The diet was proposed to induce a metabolic shift

within the five days of eating low carbs (30 or less). The metabolic shift occurred as your

body switched from being a sugar buring machine to a fat -burning machine.

A few years later Dan Duchaine released the book UNDERGROUND BODYOPUS: MILITIANT WEIGHT LOSS AND RECOMPOSITION . The book included his CKD diet which he called BODYOPUS. The diet was more specified than the Anabolic Diet and gave exercise recommendations as well as the basics concerning exercise physiology. Most bodybuilders found the diet very hard to follow. The carb load phase required eating every 2 hrs and certain foods were prescribed. I personally loved the book, but felt the difficulty of the diet made it less popular. In this author's opinion Ducahine's book is a must read for anyone interested in Nutrition.

Ketogenic Diets have been used for years to treat specific conditions such as obesity and childhodd epilepsy. The effects of these diets have proven beneficial in a number of these well documented cases, but for some reason when we mention any type of low carb diet (ketogenic diet) people begin to tell us about how their doctor or friend told them it would kill them or how that diet was shown to damage the liver or kidneys. Keep in mind epileptic children have been in ketosis for up to three years and shown no negative effects; quiet the opposite. The weight loss in morbidly obese patients has been tremendous and the health benefits numerous. Maybe before coming to the conclusion that all types of ketogenic diets are bad other factors need to be considered such as activity levels, type of ketogenic diet, length of ketogenic diet, past eating experience, purpose of ketogeninc diet, individual body type and response to various eating plans, current physical condition, and quality of food while following ketogenic diet. As you can see there are numerous factors that come into play when saying a diet is good or bad. I think people should take the time look at the research and speak with various authorities in regards to low carb diets before drawing conclusions from the they says.

Relevant research in regards to ketogenic dieting

Efficacy and safety of the ketogenic diet for intractable childhood epilepsy: Korea multicentric experience

Chul Kang H, Joo Kim Y, Wook Kim D, Dong Kim H,

Dept of pediatrics, Epilepsy center, Inje Univ Coll of Med, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul Korea

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the safety of the ketogenic diet, and to evaluate the prognosis of the patients after successful discontinuation of the diet in infants, children and adolescents with refractory epilepsy. The study looked at patients who had been treated with KD during 1995 through 2003 at Korean multicenters. The outcomes of the 199 patients enrolled in the study at 6 and 12 months were as follows: 68% and 46% of patients remained on the diet, 58% and 41% showed a reduction in seizures, including 33% and 25% who became seizure free. The complications were mild during the study, but 5 patients died during the KD. No significant variables were related to the efficacy, but those with symptomatic and partial epilepsies showed more frequent relapse after completion of the diet. The researchers concluded the KD is a safe and effective alternative therapy for intractable epilepsy in Korea, although the customary diet contains substantially less fat than traditional Western diets, but life-threatening complications should be monitored closely during follow up.

Referentie

McDoanld, L (1998) The Ketogenic Diet. Lyle McDonald.

Copyright 2005 Jamie Hale

-By: Jamie Hale

Jamie Hale is a writer for numerous fitness and sports publications. He is also the author of four books and the owner of Maxcondition.com .