Diets

Looking for a diet plan to follow can be confusing. People swear by different theories and guidelines — low carb, low fat, high fat, low sugar, high protein, low calorie, intermittent fasting, and countless others with varying degrees of flexibility. Two of the most popular diets — the keto diet […]

People seem to be obsessed with the keto diet, but are there side effects? What foods are allowed? Here’s what you need to know about keto. Every couple years, some diet or another takes the country by storm, promising you’ll be bikini body ready before swimsuit season and that your […]

Intermittent fasting is making its way into weight loss conversations quite a bit lately, thanks to recent scientific research supporting its use — not to mention the number of people willing to write books about it. The idea of not eating for an entire day isn’t too appealing to everyone, […]

Likely you’ve heard a lot of talk in the press about this new, but very old, diet: the Mediterranean Diet. This diet is being used to help manage or correct numerous health issues, weight loss being one of the many. And really, when you get down to it, by correcting […]

Biggest Loser Diet, popularized by the hit television show The Biggest Loser, is a diet aimed at weight loss and disease prevention. The general concept of the diet is that, by following a set plan, followers can jump start their weight loss journey. It is also designed to help patients […]

The Jenny Craig diet is extremely popular because no food or drink is completely off limits – even dessert and alcohol! These items are not meant to be consumed in excess, but the diet does allow for the occasional splurge. Yet, like any diet, Jenny Craig has its pros and […]

Weight Watchers was founded in 1963 in Queens, NY. Weight Watchers helps patients lose weight, while also promoting a healthier lifestyle. About Weight Watchers The goal of weight watchers is not only weight loss, but also gaining long-term healthy diet and exercise habits that help keep the weight off. There […]

Not all carbs are created equal. That’s the idea behind the glycemic index, which assigns numbers to foods in order to measure how they will affect a person’s blood sugar levels. Spikes and drops in blood sugar levels can lead to fatigue and cravings. This can occur as a result […]

For people just beginning their weight loss journey, a low carb diet may be a good place to start. There’s no calorie counting involved and no feeling hungry. Patients will be counseled on how to minimize their intake of sugary and starchy foods and, instead, focus on eating foods like […]

The South Beach Diet is primarily focused on weight loss and heart health. It is comprised of more protein and less carbs than the standard American diet. The diet became popular in 2003, after Arthur Agatston wrote a best-selling book on the diet. While it may no longer in the […]