P.O.R.N. Diets

I am coining this term as I feel some of the diets out there are so radical they need to be discussed in one place.

We here from our favorite celebrities daily and some of us live for this. We follow them on Twitter, talk about them on Bebo and MySpace or e mail each other about them especially when a new diet is talked about.

There have been some over the top radical diets in the past like the 'Air diet', not a very popular one for obvious reasons unlike the 'Chocolate' diet. Then there is the more main stream 'Atkins' diet or 'The Dash Diet' or even 'The South Beach Diet'. All have there plus and minus points and their advocates and nay sayers as well.

The trick when it comes to diets if there is a trick in selecting one would be to thoroughly research the topic. The mere fact that there literally are thousands of diets commercially available shown on television, billboards or even your local Chemist shop.

Here will be many, many articles pertaining to the topic of P.O.R.N. Diets circulating our media and your opinion on them is most welcome. Maybe you have been on one and would like to praise it or maybe warn others away from it. Whatever you may like to share, diet related, please do.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The McDougall Diet: Weight Loss Alternative

By Christine Cadena

Weight loss and dieting are a leading consumer health topic in the United States. From diets that work to "lose weight fast" schemes, American consumers are inundated with information, products and techniques in weight loss.

For some, the approach to weight loss comes in a healthy diet and exercise without any approach to a structured plan. For others, the weight loss may come in the form of prescription medication usage and, yet, for others the strict adherence to a successful weight loss program, such as Weight Watchers, has been the only successful method.

Well, to these weight loss options, American consumers can now add an older weight loss program that is making a return to the spotlight. Known as the McDougall diet, individuals who have successfully lost weight on this program cite they have not only reduced by inches but they have also experienced a complete recovery in health complications such as diabetes, chronic migraine pain, fatigue and complications of the bowel.

So, what is the McDougall diet? Simply described as a diet that is low in starch, the McDougall diet simply encourages the unlimited consumption of whole grains, fruits and green and yellow vegetables. Removed from the diet are all meats and dairy products.

In addition to these dietary restrictions, the McDougall diet, like most dietary programs, recommends moderate amounts of exercise but also encourages daily sun exposure, residing in a relaxing environment and exposure to clean, fresh air on a regular basis. McDougall also encourages the regular exposure to unique fruits and vegetables as a way to boost metabolism and add creativity to the diet.

When considering the McDougall diet, it is noted the success factor of this diet, in terms of improving health and promoting weight loss, may not be seen for as long as 12 days. So, before beginning this dietary program, you must be prepared for the psychological factor of eating a relatively different diet that may not produce results in a shortened time span. Additionally, a healthcare professional should approve the diet, especially if you suffer from complications associated with heart disease or arthritis.

And, finally, as with most dietary restrictions, the consumption of caffeinated products should be avoided as well as the avoidance of unhealthy lifestyle choices such as the consumption of alcohol and tobacco use.

If you are an individual who suffers from chronic and progressive health complications, such as heart disease and arthritis, and you are looking for a new and unique way to lose weight, consider making the McDougall diet part of your plan to change your eating habits. Once past the initial two weeks on the diet, the change in eating habits will prove effective at improving health and overall quality of life

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