Stop Carbs. Make Diet Craze This Year!!!
Stop Carbo!!!
Watch what you eat can get crazy.
Here's the skinny on those popular weight-loss programs!
So you’ve decided to reduce the carbohydrate in your diet. Now what? It’s time to think ahead a bit so you can have your best chance of success.
THE SOUTH BEACH DIET
The South Beach Diet (SBD) is originally designed for patients with Heart Disease. But because it promote weight loss, SBD became a popular diet. Compared to Atkins, SBD is a little complicated . It has a daily meal program that should be followed . It allows some carbohydrates , fats and sweets depending on it's kind ( labeled as 'good ' or bad ) .
HOW TO : SBD has three phases . A drastic change in a dieters eating habit will be on the first two weeks, the phases 1. In this phase , only lean cuts of meat , low-fat and non-fat milk and cheeses, vegetables , unsweetened or artificially sweetened desserts are allowed. No fruits , juices , bread , pasta, rice, corn, carrots, potatoes, processed foods, sausages, poultry, hotdog , pastries , ice cream , etc.. In phase 2, fruits and " good carbs " like rice and cereals are reintroduced. In phase 3, the ideal weight should be achieved or at least close to it.
PROS : There is no calorie counting and food portion consideration as long as you stick to the program indicated in the book. There's no skipping of meals in the program ; you must have the daily breakfast , lunch , AM and PM snacks and dinner. Many confirm it's effectivity in losing weight.
CONS : Again, It's a major change in eating habit. You must have a copy of the book to thoroughly understand SBD. Some of the ingredients in the meals are not readily available in the market. However, there are restaurants that deliver SBD meals at your doorstep for $5.10-$7.00 per day, quite costly!
THE ATKINS DIET
The Atkins Claims that people on the high-protein, high-fat, low carbohydrate diet lose twice as much weight over six months . However , There are also some alarming studies saying high protein diets like atkins can lead to acidic urine ,which diminishes calcium from the body that may later increase rick for osteoporosis and kidney stones.
HOW TO: In the first two weeks , only up to 20 grams of carbohydrates are allowed per day.In this period, milk, milk products, fruits, cereals, breads, grains, legumes, potatoes, peas, corn, carrots, chips, cakes , candies, crackers are not allowed. However, there's no limit on the grams of carbohydrates to the diet are allowed weekly until desired weight is archieved. In the " maintenance phase " dieters must not go beyond more than 40 to 90 grams of carbohydrates.
PROS : You lose weight quickly and the diet is easy to follow, just take note of the " restricted " foods. Studies from the New England Journal of Medicine and Annals of internal Medicine reported that atkins improves cases of heart disease. ( But other studies have claimed otherwise )
THE AFTER-SIX
There is no formal study or a single expert behind this form of ' diet ". Actually, it's more of fasting than dieting. After-six works in trimming down excess weight for a logical reason: since there are lesser activities at night , the body slows down metabolism and restricting calorie intake causes weight loss. Fasting at night means the digestive system will just have to digest the residual " unprocessed " ones from the earlier meals.
HOW TO : The concepts is very simple ---no eating when the clock strikes 6 PM. This means saying goodbye to late dinner and the occasional midnight snack. Only Water and fruits juices are allowed for intake of six.
PROS : After a week or two , weight loss can be observed. This is so because after-six prevents excess calorie build-up at night where there is not much activity.
CONS : It's a drastic change in your eating habit---skipping or having early dinner. Starvation is one big problem . And if you have a lot of things to do at night like studying for an exam, after six is not for you since your brain needs energy to absorb what you're studying.
Despite all the hype these fad diets are getting, experts will say that nothing can replace a balance diet. " there are different dietary needs depending on age , gender , occupation and lifestyle. Athletes and students with active lifestyles for example, have a greater nutritional need. " Nutritionist and dieticians are not into fad diets. Instead they note four keys to achieve a healthy lifestyle : variety of foods, balanced diet , eating by moderation , and enough exercise to burn excess fats.
Thinking of taking on a diet, be sure to do the following first:
1) RESEARCH. There are a lot of websites in all types of diets, make sure to read up the case studies and what dietary say. Read Books and Magazines.
2) TELL YOUR PARENTS. Get as much support as possible . This will be a great help.
3) CONSULT A NUTRITIONIST. Ask a nutritionist if you really need to diet or if the diet you are planning to try suits your lifestyle. Nutritionists may have a better dietary plan that is better for you than the diet that worked for your friend.
4)CONSULT A DOCTOR. Have a check up if the diet will be safe for your body.
SIMPLE & HEALTHY DIETARY RECIPE:
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of rye bread
- 10 g. oil
- 150 g. radish
- 60 g. boiled beetroot
- 20 g. green onions
- 50 g. sour cream
- Lettuce and salt to taste
Directions:
1. Cut bread in small cube shapes, add salt and fry cubes in oil.
2. Clean the radish and beetroot. Cut them both and place over the lettuce. Add sour cream and garnish with greens. Put bread cubes all around.
LINKAGE SITES: Google.com/Harold-nesmith.blogspot.com
Harold_nesmith@yahoo.com
Harold-nesmith.blogspot.com
Megmagph@yahoo.com
www.Atkins.com
Watch what you eat can get crazy.
Here's the skinny on those popular weight-loss programs!
So you’ve decided to reduce the carbohydrate in your diet. Now what? It’s time to think ahead a bit so you can have your best chance of success.
THE SOUTH BEACH DIET
The South Beach Diet (SBD) is originally designed for patients with Heart Disease. But because it promote weight loss, SBD became a popular diet. Compared to Atkins, SBD is a little complicated . It has a daily meal program that should be followed . It allows some carbohydrates , fats and sweets depending on it's kind ( labeled as 'good ' or bad ) .HOW TO : SBD has three phases . A drastic change in a dieters eating habit will be on the first two weeks, the phases 1. In this phase , only lean cuts of meat , low-fat and non-fat milk and cheeses, vegetables , unsweetened or artificially sweetened desserts are allowed. No fruits , juices , bread , pasta, rice, corn, carrots, potatoes, processed foods, sausages, poultry, hotdog , pastries , ice cream , etc.. In phase 2, fruits and " good carbs " like rice and cereals are reintroduced. In phase 3, the ideal weight should be achieved or at least close to it.
PROS : There is no calorie counting and food portion consideration as long as you stick to the program indicated in the book. There's no skipping of meals in the program ; you must have the daily breakfast , lunch , AM and PM snacks and dinner. Many confirm it's effectivity in losing weight.
CONS : Again, It's a major change in eating habit. You must have a copy of the book to thoroughly understand SBD. Some of the ingredients in the meals are not readily available in the market. However, there are restaurants that deliver SBD meals at your doorstep for $5.10-$7.00 per day, quite costly!
THE ATKINS DIET
The Atkins Claims that people on the high-protein, high-fat, low carbohydrate diet lose twice as much weight over six months . However , There are also some alarming studies saying high protein diets like atkins can lead to acidic urine ,which diminishes calcium from the body that may later increase rick for osteoporosis and kidney stones.
PROS : You lose weight quickly and the diet is easy to follow, just take note of the " restricted " foods. Studies from the New England Journal of Medicine and Annals of internal Medicine reported that atkins improves cases of heart disease. ( But other studies have claimed otherwise )
CONS : The amount of carbohydrates intake allowed in the diet even at the maintenance phase is too little as to what nutritionist define in the recommended daily allowance (RDA). Restricting carbohydrates mean eating low-fiber foods, which can cause constipation. Being on the diet for too long and processing all that fat may severely damage your kidneys. ( We knew eating all that fat had a catch. )
THE AFTER-SIX
There is no formal study or a single expert behind this form of ' diet ". Actually, it's more of fasting than dieting. After-six works in trimming down excess weight for a logical reason: since there are lesser activities at night , the body slows down metabolism and restricting calorie intake causes weight loss. Fasting at night means the digestive system will just have to digest the residual " unprocessed " ones from the earlier meals.
HOW TO : The concepts is very simple ---no eating when the clock strikes 6 PM. This means saying goodbye to late dinner and the occasional midnight snack. Only Water and fruits juices are allowed for intake of six.PROS : After a week or two , weight loss can be observed. This is so because after-six prevents excess calorie build-up at night where there is not much activity.
CONS : It's a drastic change in your eating habit---skipping or having early dinner. Starvation is one big problem . And if you have a lot of things to do at night like studying for an exam, after six is not for you since your brain needs energy to absorb what you're studying.
Thinking of taking on a diet, be sure to do the following first:
1) RESEARCH. There are a lot of websites in all types of diets, make sure to read up the case studies and what dietary say. Read Books and Magazines.
2) TELL YOUR PARENTS. Get as much support as possible . This will be a great help.
3) CONSULT A NUTRITIONIST. Ask a nutritionist if you really need to diet or if the diet you are planning to try suits your lifestyle. Nutritionists may have a better dietary plan that is better for you than the diet that worked for your friend.
4)CONSULT A DOCTOR. Have a check up if the diet will be safe for your body.
SIMPLE & HEALTHY DIETARY RECIPE:
Vegetable salad with rye bread cubes
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of rye bread
- 10 g. oil
- 150 g. radish
- 60 g. boiled beetroot
- 20 g. green onions
- 50 g. sour cream
- Lettuce and salt to taste
Directions:
1. Cut bread in small cube shapes, add salt and fry cubes in oil.
2. Clean the radish and beetroot. Cut them both and place over the lettuce. Add sour cream and garnish with greens. Put bread cubes all around.
LINKAGE SITES: Google.com/Harold-nesmith.blogspot.com
Harold_nesmith@yahoo.com
Harold-nesmith.blogspot.com
Megmagph@yahoo.com
www.Atkins.com
