Weight Loss Diet Plans 1

There are a number of weight loss diet plans. Some have become famous with many people having success using them. Others are fads. Before embarking on any diet, you should discuss the pros and cons with your physician or nutritionist. What works for someone else may not be good for you, especially if you have health problems.

Listed below are overviews of some weight loss plans. Remember this is informational only. Before starting any weight loss or exercise plan, you should check with your physician.

The Mayo Clinic Weight Loss Diet

For many years there has been a diet circulating as the Mayo Clinic Diet. You probably got a photocopy from someone in your office. The diet is based on eating grapefruit, vegetables, fruits, and unlimited portions of meat and fat. This diet was not developed by the Mayo Clinic and is not endorsed by them. So, be wary if someone gives you a copy of this diet.

There is a real Mayo Clinic Diet suggested on their Web site.

The Mediterranean Weight Loss Diet

The Mediterranean Diet has been around for a long time, about forty years. It is based on the foods that the people in the Mediterranean region of the world consume. The region is diverse and includes countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and France. The foods are different but are similar in nutritional value. The people in this region eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. In moderate amounts, they consume wine, eggs, poultry, fish and dairy products.

The key to the Mediterranean Diet is the oil the people use, such as olive oil. It is monounsaturated and helps to lower cholesterol. The Mediterranean Diet is flavorful which makes it easy to follow. However, you have to watch your portions.

The Glycemic Index Weight Loss Diet

This diet is based on the Glycemic Index. The index is based on the carbohydrate content of food and how quickly those carbohydrates affect your blood glucose level. Foods with a high Glycemic Index, 70 or greater, are quickly digested and turned into sugar.

If you are thinking about this diet, you should consider foods that are low on the Glycemic Index, 55 or less. These foods include most fruits, high fiber grains, pasta, whole milk, low-fat yogurt, lentils, and whole grain cereals.

You can easily incorporate these foods into your daily diet. You can mix them with foods that have a medium rank between 56 and 69. These foods include boiled potatoes, dried fruits, ice cream, and so on. Since meat, eggs, cheese, and vegetables do not contain carbohydrates, you can eat them as part of your daily diet.

This is a diet for people who do not want to give up the foods they love. Be sure to check with your doctor or nutritionist before starting the diet.

High Carbohydrate Weight Loss Diets

Cells convert fat into energy when glucose is present. When there is very little, the fat is used for energy. High carb diets work because fat isn't stored. For this diet to work you cannot mix fats and carbs.

Eat Right for Your Type

This diet is based on blood type. The creator of this diet, Dr. Peter D'Adamo, conducted studies and determined that genetic inheritance relates to our need for specific foods. Dr. D'Adamo is an expert in naturopathic medicine.

The Zone Weight Loss Diet

The Zone diet is moderate on both carbs and proteins. It is based on eating the proper combination of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. You have to eat smaller quantities of grains.