The Atkins Diet is the most well known of the low-carbohydrate diets. The diet was created in the 70s by Dr Robert C. Atkins more information can be found in the book 'Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution' which is a reworking of the 70's original. To follow the diet you cut out most of your carbohydrate intake but you can eat as much fat and proteins as you want while still losing weight.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:47 am

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The Blood Type diet was devised by Peter J D'Adamo M.D and was popularized in the book 'Eat Right For Your Type'. The basic premise for this diet is that the four main blood groups each react in different ways to different foods. This is because humans evolved in different ways for the four different blood groups (O, A, B, and AB).

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Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:02 pm

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The cabbage soup diet was allegedly created in the 90s for patients recovering from surgery. A watercress version is also available but most types of vegetable soup would do. Some versions claim that cabbage has unique fat burning properties this is however untrue. The weight loss is because of the low calorie contained in the diet.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:50 pm

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The F-Plan Diet was devised by Audrey Eyton and published in 1982 and has been one of Britain's best selling diet books since. The F-Plan diet is a high fibre diet that is low in fat and high in carbohydrates. The basic principles of the F-Plan diet are firstly that fibre is low itself is low in calories, fills you up so that you feel satisfied and takes time to digest so you feel full for longer. Secondly insoluble fibre passes through the digestive system untouched and therefore has no fat or calories and cleans the digestive tract so you can eat as much as you want.

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The Grapefruit diet based around the premise that grapefruit contains fat burning properties and is similar to the cabbage soup diet. There are several versions of this diet and there duration varies from 7 to 21 days. Most of these diets are very low in calorie diets usually about 800-1000 calories. The diet recommends high quantities of caffeine drinks like coffee (no milk or sugar).

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Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:05 pm

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SlimFast is a meal replacement diet that relies on two SlimFast shakes for breakfast and lunch and a normal meal for dinner. Each SlimFast shake has about 240 calories and with a normal meal the diet should have a daily intake of 1000-1200 calories. The Slim Fast shake contains added vitamins and minerals in attempt to make up what would be eaten in the two missed meals. The Slim fast diet will help you lose weight due to its low calorie content.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:40 am

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Weight Watchers was founded in the early 1960s by Jean Nidetch. It has evolved over the years from a food exchange system that gave a set number of calories and food exchanges to follow for each meal and snack. Now Weight Watchers is a points based system whereby points are assigned for each food based on fat, fiber and calorie content and each person is set a points target for each day and they can eat any variety of food that adds up to that total, each person is responsible for meeting their own targets.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:37 pm

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The Subway Diet was popularised by Jared Fogle who lost 245 pounds by eating only subway sandwiches for a year. The Subway is basically a low fat diet, which works because you consume fewer calories than you use. There is no cheese, mayonnaise or oil allowed on any of the subs. Below is what Jared Fogle ate for a year to lose 245 pounds

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Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:42 pm

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The hollywood diet is a type of fasting diet that relies on a 'miracle juice' which is the only thing that can be drunk during the 48 hour duration of the diet. The 'miracle juice' is derived from plant juices that is supposed to be a scientifically formulated blend of minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants that cleanses the body of toxins. Apparently this will cure a whole variety of ailements caused by modern day living. These ailements range from skin problems and bad breath to depression and illness. You hope it would cure all these as it costs around $20 per bottle. The hollywood 48 hour miracle diet also claims weight loss of up to 10 pounds in 48 hours.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:34 am

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The Hay diet is a food combining diet created by Dr William Hay in the early 1900's. It is based on the idea that the body can not cope with proteins and carbohydrates at the same time because of the way they are digested. This came from the belief that the human body is used to eating only one type of food at time and that the combining of food is a modern habit that are ancestors never did.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:18 pm

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The Mayo Clinic Diet is a high fat low carbohydrate diet that is in no way related to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota USA the Mayo clinic website states 'We can offer you clear and official advice: don't believe any of these diets. They did not originate at Mayo Clinic and are not approved by Mayo Clinic. These diets may promote temporary quick weight loss. However, they are not nutritionally balanced or a safe method of weight loss for long-term success. Such diets can be dangerous for some individuals.'The Mayo Clinic Diet is available in many forms but most talk about the fat burning qualities of grapefruit. The diet allows as much grapefruit, meat and high fat foods as you can eat to control hunger but not much else. The Mayo Clinic diet completely eliminates all sugars and starches from the diet, and limits caffeine intake. It also advocates that grapefruit, salad and bacon should be part of each diet.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:30 am

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This is more of a loose description of the eating habits traditionally associated with the people of the Mediterranean region than an actual diet. Mediterranean people are recognized for the low numbers of chronic disease and higher life expectancy despite a high fat diet. Recent studies have indicated that the Mediterranean diet may function as a preventative factor for many illnesses and diseases. Daily foods on this diet include: bread, pasta, fruit, vegetables, grains, potatoes, rice, olive oil, cheese, yogurt and wine, but these foods are consumed in moderation. Foods that should be eaten only a few times a week are eggs, poultry, fish, and sweet foods. Red meats should only be eaten a few times a month. Regular daily exercise is also an important part of the Mediterranean diet/lifestyle.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:41 am

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The Scarsdale diet was devised by Dr Herman Tarnower in the 1970s. It is a seven to fourteen day diet plan that uses artificial sweeteners and herbal appetite suppressants. There is a strict diet program to follow which allows fruits, vegetables and lean animal fats and no snacking.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:37 pm

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The Sugar Busters Diet first came about in mid 1990s. The theory behind it that sugar is toxic and when sugar is eaten it causes an increase in insulin which in turn encourages weight gain. This means that refined sugar in cakes, sweets and fizzy drinks are all ruled out in the Sugar Busters Diet. However some healthy foods are also banned from this diet such as potatoes, pasta and carrots as the Sugar Busters Diet discourages food with a high glycemic index. The Sugar Busters Diet follows a 30% protein, 40% fat and 30% carbohydrate plan that doesn't limit portion sizes.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:15 am

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Michael and Mary Eades published the Protein Power Diet in 1995. It is a high protein low carbohydrate diet similar to the Atkins Diet but with more scientific data and better researched. The Protein Power Diet comes with literature that includes calculations for discovering your ideal diet plan and how many carbohydrates and proteins you may consume based upon your height, weight, activity level and body fat percentage.

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The zone diet was created by Barry Sears, PhD. This is A low carbohydrate that claims to balance protein and carbohydrates and fats in a 40%-30%-30% ratio. It is meant to optimise the bodies metabolic function by regulating blood sugar levels. By regulating insulin production in the zone diet it claims will maximise fat loss and reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:25 pm

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The Beverly hills diet was created by Judy Mazel (actress, a good qualification?) is a type of food combining diet. It claims that by following the plan for the full 35 days a weight loss of 10-15 pounds is expected.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:33 pm

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Somersizing was developed by TV celebrity Suzanne Somers, the diet us a low carbohydrate high protein diet that has a calorie intake of 1100-1300 calories per day. The Somersizing diet is a mixture of several ideas as it is part food combining and part an Atkins style low carb diet. It eliminates several foods including sugar and white flour and recommends eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Fruits should be eaten alone while vegetables should be eaten with fats and proteins. There is no portion control and the diet recommends eating frequent small meals.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:27 am

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The Fit For Life diet is a food combining diet that recommends eating specific combinations of foods at certain times of the day. The authors of the book 'Fit For Life' Harvey and Marilyn Diamond devised it in the early 80s. The diet is made up of 70% fruits and vegetables with all other foods making up the other 30%.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:40 pm

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The Pritikin diet was developed in the late 1950s by Nathan Pritikin (founder of the Pritikin Longevity Center in California). The Pritikin diet was initially developed as a program to prevent heart disease and is a low fat high fiber diet. The Pritikin diet includes regular exercise, with a minimum of a 45 minute walk per day. Diet is based upon choosing meals that contain 400 Calories or less per pound. This method is easier than calorie counting but requires some mathematical approximation. Processed foods such as pasta and white bread are eliminated in favor of whole grains while most fats are exchanged for fruits and vegetables. The diet is mainly vegetarian and there is no need to restrict portion sizes. The Pritikin diet encompasses a very healthy range of foods and generous portions that should fill you up without any danger of weight gain.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:50 pm

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Developed by Dr Agatston in 1999, to help patients avoid or combat heart problems, it also boasts weight loss. Celebrity successes include Bill and Hillary Clinton. It works on the idea that carbs cause weight gain, which is similar to the Atkins diet, however the South Beach diet does not eliminate carbs completely. It divides them into 'good' carbs (e.g. high fibre cereals, wheat breads) and 'bad' carbs (e.g. biscuits, pasta). 'Bad' carbs make you feel full temporarily, but cause your blood sugar levels to rise sharply. When they fall again they leave you feeling lethargic and hungry. The South Beach diet also differentiates between 'good' fats (monounsaturated) and 'bad' fats (saturated). You eat 3 healthy balanced meals a day and snacks are allowed, however, by eating the right kinds of foods you will feel fuller for longer.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:33 am

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It is helpful to know when starting a diet the basics of nutrition and what the foods we eat are made up of. Foods are edible substances that contain number of elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. They also contain water and non-digestible matter such as fibre. Most foods contain a bit of each in varying proportions and the body uses each in a different way and has an innate ability to make best use of whatever it is fed. Since most diets are a rearrangement of the dietary percentages of these basic elements it is helpful to know what they do.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:30 pm

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