There is not one diet for all, each individual will usually
try a number of diets to find the one suitable for them. However, certain diets
are simply fads and are used as a way of making money from peoples need for
change.
Click on the picture above to read the full review
of most diets.
Always, remember that if one doesn't work another
one will!
| Name of diet |
Details |
Pro & Cons |
Effectiveness |
| One dimensional |
A single food or type of food (e.g. all fruit or yoghurt
only diet) |
No advantages. Hunger, boredom and bowel problems can
result. |
Not recommended. Causes vitamin and mineral difficiency over
long periods and muscle loss. |
| High-fibre |
A range of high-fibre foods(e.g. fresh fruit, vegetables,
whole grains and nuts) |
Helps satisfy appetite without alot of calories.
Too much fibre can cause wind and indigestion |
A good diet as long as a mix of foods are eaten. |
| Low-calorie(liquid diets with less than 500 calories a day) |
A liquid made from soy flour and low-fat milk solids rich in
protein |
Doesn't teach stable eating habits. May aggrivate metabolic
disorders. Supervision recommended. |
May lead to muscle loss, can be helpful for very obese
people when other diets have failed. |
| Low-Carbs / High-Protein |
Little or no carbs, small amounts of protein high foods. No
calorie restriction. |
Monotonous, unpalatable, nutritionally unusual. High in fat
and leaves the body with a lack of glucogen the primary source of energy
for the brain |
Possibly harmful due to loss of fluid and tissue protein. |
| Balanced calorie controlled diet |
Variety of nurtricious lowfat foods with calorie control |
Most people will lose weight if keep between 1,200 - 1,500
calories a day with exercise! |
Highly recommended. Teaches a life-long eaten habit which
can be maintained after diet ends. |
