The Los Angeles Times reports on a study of three different diets.
The first diet was a traditional low-fat diet consisting of 60% carbohydrates, 20% fat and 20% protein.
The second diet in the study was a low glycemic index diet with 40% carbs, 40% fat and 20% protein.
The last diet was a very low-carbohydrate diet similar to the Atkins diet consisting of 10% carbohydrates, 60% fat and 30% protein.
What was the best diet for maintaining the weight loss?
Proportion of carbohydrates, protein and fat determines success
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Dukan Diet Catching On in the States
The Dukan Diet was created by French doctor Pierre Dukan. The Dukan Diet is based on how French women stay thin.
Phase one of the Dukan Diet is the attack: Four days of eating low fat, lean proteins, and nothing else.
Phase two depends on your true weight, calculated on Dukan Diet web site. Dr. Dukan says once you turn 20, realistically expect to gain two pounds per decade.
Once the true weight is determined, the Dukan diet plan is tailored to you.
The last two phases of the Dukan Diet add in other foods, and even cheat days.
Phase one of the Dukan Diet is the attack: Four days of eating low fat, lean proteins, and nothing else.
Phase two depends on your true weight, calculated on Dukan Diet web site. Dr. Dukan says once you turn 20, realistically expect to gain two pounds per decade.
Once the true weight is determined, the Dukan diet plan is tailored to you.
The last two phases of the Dukan Diet add in other foods, and even cheat days.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
DASH Diet Gets Healthy Reviews
The DASH diet has been ranked healthiest diet by US News & World Reports magazine two years in a row because of its balanced plan and for most improved health. With half of American adults over 65 with high blood pressure, a healthy eating plan for them and the whole family is timely.
The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a medication-free program to lower blood pressure in just two weeks. This program is recommended by the American Heart Association, which called it “one of the 10 most important scientific discoveries of the year.”
The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a medication-free program to lower blood pressure in just two weeks. This program is recommended by the American Heart Association, which called it “one of the 10 most important scientific discoveries of the year.”
Friday, January 6, 2012
Ornish Diet Heart Health
The Ornish Diet tops the list for heart health according to a U.S. News and World Report ranking of 25 diets.
Dean Ornish, M.D. said that this diet and lifestyle program could reverse the progression of even severe coronary heart disease.
The Ornish Diet can help with more than heart disease. According to Dr. Ornish research has found it can also reverse Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes, which is affecting almost half of Americans.
Dean Ornish, M.D. said that this diet and lifestyle program could reverse the progression of even severe coronary heart disease.
The Ornish Diet can help with more than heart disease. According to Dr. Ornish research has found it can also reverse Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes, which is affecting almost half of Americans.
Source: The Huffington Post
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Mediterranean Diet Could Help You Live Longer
A new study suggests eating a Mediterranean diet might increase lifespan.
The findings, published in the journal AGE, show that elderly people who eat a Mediterranean diet -- which is high in fish and vegetables and low in animal products like milk and red meat -- have about a 20 percent increased chance of living longer compared with their non-Mediterranean-eating counterparts.
"This means in practice that older people who eat a Mediterranean diet live an estimated 2-3 years longer than those who don't," Gianluca Tognon, scientist at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, said in a statement.
The findings, published in the journal AGE, show that elderly people who eat a Mediterranean diet -- which is high in fish and vegetables and low in animal products like milk and red meat -- have about a 20 percent increased chance of living longer compared with their non-Mediterranean-eating counterparts.
"This means in practice that older people who eat a Mediterranean diet live an estimated 2-3 years longer than those who don't," Gianluca Tognon, scientist at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, said in a statement.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
NutriSystem’s New Spokesperson Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is set to share her diet tips with fans after signing up as the new spokesperson for the NutriSystem weight loss program.
The hitmaker, who has battled weight problems for years, has reportedly lost 10 pound in just over a month on the weight loss system – and she’s so pleased with the brand’s new Success scheme, she’s agreed to appear in adverts to front the diet plan.
The hitmaker, who has battled weight problems for years, has reportedly lost 10 pound in just over a month on the weight loss system – and she’s so pleased with the brand’s new Success scheme, she’s agreed to appear in adverts to front the diet plan.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Charles Barkley Teaming Up with Weight Watchers
Charles Barkley announced as the ambassador for the new Weight Watchers for Men campaign. He will appear in print, broadcast and online marketing beginning Dec. 25 as part of the new "Lose Like a Man" program.
In the Lose Like a Man campaign, developed for Weight Watchers by McCann Erickson, Barkley provides commentary on topics including the "man food" he is never deprived of on Weight Watchers, reasons why guys don't diet, dieting on your own and being a role model. The campaign will also feature men who have successfully lost weight on Weight Watchers especially Weight Watchers Online for Men.
In the Lose Like a Man campaign, developed for Weight Watchers by McCann Erickson, Barkley provides commentary on topics including the "man food" he is never deprived of on Weight Watchers, reasons why guys don't diet, dieting on your own and being a role model. The campaign will also feature men who have successfully lost weight on Weight Watchers especially Weight Watchers Online for Men.
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