Diet And Weight Loss What Is A Diet?
 It is the four-letter word that is on top of everybody's mind: DIET. A way to lose weight, get in shape, wear a smaller size in clothes. But in its original form, "diet" means the everyday food and drink of a person. This means that you could be eating a good diet or an unhealthy one, and chances are that if you eating the latter, that's when you'll resort to the most popular form of diet - the "special" or fad diet. The habit of taking up any of these special diets with the purpose of weightloss or to maintain a controlled weight is known as Dieting. However check with your expert before you go on a diet. Starting A Weight Loss Diet:
Diets to promote weight loss are generally divided into four categories: low-fat, low-carbohydrate, low-calorie, and very low calorie.
- Low-Fat Diets: A low-fat diet consists of little fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol, which is thought to lead to increased blood cholesterol levels and heart attack. It is important to know that dietary fat is needed for good health, as fats supply energy and fatty acids, in addition to supplying fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.
 Low-Carbohydrate Diet: Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption usually for weight control or for the treatment of obesity. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates (e.g. bread, pasta) are limited or replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of proteins and fats.- Low-Calorie Diets: Low-calorie diets usually produce an energy deficit of 500–1,000 calories per day. The National Institutes of Health suggests that these diets lowered total body mass by 8% over 3–12 months.
- Very Low Calorie Diets: Very low calorie diets provide 200–800 calories per day, maintaining protein intake but limiting calories from both fat and carbohydrates. They subject the body to starvation and produce an average weekly weight loss of 1.5–2.5 kilograms (3.3–5.5 lb). People attempting these diets must be monitored closely by a physician to prevent complications.
- Detox Diets: Detox diets claim to eliminate toxins from the human body, increasing the amount of urine produced, thus not giving the body time enough to absorb fats and toxins contained in everyday meals. These diets should be under constant monitoring by trained physicians and not be taken up without medical advice.
Some of the best known special diets are the General Motors Diet which is a detox diet, The Atkins, which is a low-carbohydrate diet, the low-carb diet and the South Beach Diet, with the keywords being protein, carbohydrates and fat, and how eating the right proportions of these food groups will help you lose weight. Apart from these famous ones there are others: The Zone Diet, Dr Phil's, The Ornish Diet, The Juice Diet, Weight Watcher's Plan, GI Diet and many more. The Right Way To Follow A Diet:
 In the short term, special diets may serve as a whip, a tool that will get you to do something about your weight or eating habits when drastic action is called for. However, experts warn that they are not to be followed for a long period of time. One of the most powerful benefits of special diets is that the rapid weightloss can serve as a motivating factor to pursue a more sensible weightloss programme, stick to it and lead a healthier life. Experts suggest that you kickstart your weightloss by following these diets for a few days, and then switch to a sensible eating and exercise plan. But before you do that, go for a thorough nutritional assessment and medical check-up. Remember only adults with no metabolic problems - diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or high uric acid - between 20-45 should attempt these diets, and under supervision. ********************************************* Types Of Weight Loss Diets |
