There are a number of diets currently in the nutritional limelight, which I will attempt to explain in the following article. The first, the Atkins diet relies on all but eliminating carbohydrates from the diet. This diet, based around four phases of nutrition regulation begins as an intense reduction of carbohydrates, and gradually reduces in intensity to a constant maintenance of diet. However, fats are allowed under the Atkins diet. The second diet covered in class, the South Beach diet, relies on consumption of low-fat proteins, such as white meats and fish, as well as such healthy foods as vegetables and whole-grain breads, while avoiding sugars and carbohydrates. There are several advantages to such diets: many people who undertake these diets lose a considerable amount of weight, and may become healthier for it. Proper diet not only helps people lose weight, but it affects all bodily functions in a positive way, whether it be reducing harmful cholesterol levels, reducing blood pressure, or providing essential vitamins and minerals. It appears that the majority of people who attempt these diets benefit from it in some manner. However, there are potential downsides to these (more…)
November 9, 2009
November 2, 2009
Explaining the concept of different dieting methods
Three types of diets
You want to know a secret? Well there are three basic types of diets. You want to
know what they are. I will tell you about them in great detail, but first let’s look at
the three types of diets. First there are the low-fat diets, which can lead to increased
cholesterol levels and heart disease. The second is the low-carb diets. Under these
dietary programs, foods high in digestible carbohydrates are limited or replaced with
foods containing a higher percentage of proteins, fats, and/or fiber. Lastly the
portion controlled diets that are important for weight management as the weight is
defined by the total calorie intake. Which kind is the best kind, you ask?
The low- carbohydrate diets are the nutritional programs that advocate restricted
carbohydrate consumption. Based on research that ties consumption of certain
carbohydrates with increased blood insulin levels. Overexposure to insulin with
metabolic syndrome. Atkins diet is low- carbohydrates because it restricts carbs that
have an effect on blood sugar. Anne Collins is based on low-GI foods; it reduces
cravings and leads to better blood-sugar control. Low GI diet, has all the (more…)