The New It Diets
Some of the most popular diets of the past might have lost their appeal, like Atkins diet, but some new ones are giving their own battle to stay around and attract a big crowd. We found out the latest trends on dieting, we tried them and here is our verdict.
Express Gi Diet For Busy People
Author: Rick Gallop
Characteristics
The G.I. measures the speed at which foods are broken down by the body to form glucose, the body’s source of energy. High G.I. foods break down quickly and leave you looking for the next food fix. Low G.I. foods break down more slowly and leave you feeling fuller, longer.
All foods are listed in ithree traffic light colour categories: red light foods which you avoid if you want to lose weight; yellow light listings are foods that are to be used occasionally; and green light foods – eat as much as you like.
A typical menu consists of yogurt with fruits and almonds, sandwitch with ham, mustard and salad, orange muffin, blackberries and salmon with leek.
Suitable for
For those who want to acquire new, more correct eating habits.
It promises
5 kilos less in a month
It requires
To have the right food in your kitchen cupboards. It states very clearly what you must eat but it is not that simpe to follow. The main problem is when you eat out, in a restaurant for example where they don't bring you a list with the nutritious components of the food. In practice you lose 5,5 kilos in a month.
The Whole Grain Diet Miracle
Author: Dr. Lisa Hark and Dr. Darwin Deen
Characteristics
Dr. Hark suggests that the best way to lose weight is by eating daily more whole grains. Whole grains not only can boost weight loss, but also lower blood pressure, reduce risk of diabetes and cancer, and increase overall heart health. The food suggested in the book is whole grain cerial with milk and banana, oat crackers with peanutbutter, oranges, meatballs with whole grain pasta and tomato sauce, salad with low fat dressing, roasted salmon, asparagus and leek.
Suitable for
For those who wish to eat proper portions of food without any in between snacks.
It promises
6 kilos in a month
It requires
Whole grain food in every meal. That way the blood sugar remains in high levels, reducing the craving for a snack in between meals. The main thing is that you need to organize your kitchen cupboards and fill them with all the essential food. In practice the objective is achieved precisely within a month.
The Wine Diet
Author: Roger Corder
Characteristics
It aims to a healthy eating life style without having to deprive ousrelves from the food and the drinks we love. It allows red wine as well as chocolate. The menu includes musli with milk, apples, grapes, peaches, yogurt, spinach, lentils, salmon with cardamon, roasted tomatoes, green beans and red wine.
Suitable for
For those who do not want to to deprive themselves from too many things.
It promises
6 kilos less in a month
It requires
It allows a variety of food, with caution in portions. Every night, with your meal, you must drink one glass of red wine, which could be a little bit monotonous. Practically you lose 1 kilos in a month.
The Duvet Diet
Author: Jane Worthington
Characteristics
The better you sleep, the better you can control your weight. Therefore it suggests a hot bath before bed, milk and honey, and steady sleeping hours. The typical menu of a day includes: cerials with low fat milk, banana, canned salmon, 2 slices of bread with margarine, salad, boiled vegetables and strawberries.
Suitable or
For those who desire to have a better metabolism.
it promises
6 kilos less in a month.
It requires
Abstention from caffeine and faithfully following the ritual of the hot bath and the drink every night before bedtime. It is a bit difficult to follow everything it suggests, such as no alcohol, and a half hour exercice every day. In practice, you improve your physical condition but you are not really losing weight.
Japanese Women Don't Get Old or Fat
Author: Naomi Moriyama, William Doyle.
Characteristics
It corrects your eating habits in just 30 days, by teaching you to respect food. In the long run it promises satisfying weight loss. The suggested food is, musli with cranberries and low fat yogurt, apple juice, sushi and black rice (no salt), salad with yogurt dressing, chicken with curry and rice, pears, bananas, whole grain bread with peanutbutter.
Suitable for
For those who love fish and quality food.
It promises
5 kilos less in a month.
It requires
In your work place, to distance youself from your desk so that you can concentrate on your food. Eating slowly. It has been observed that with the reduce of the portions, diggestion is improved.
