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Here is the top ten that made it to the list:
1. Dash Diet- especially made to lower blood pressure. There should be enough potassium, calcium, fiber and protein to have a healthy diet. The good thing about this is that there is no tracking needed. You just need to eat all the normal healthy food around. Avoid sweets, red meat and salt.
Pros:
You will lose weight
Most healthy for the heart
Cons:
Cooking and preparation required
A bit pricey
2. TLC Diet- made by National Institute of Health (US) to cut cholesterol. The main feature of this diet is cut the fat. Say no to saturated fat (think fatty meat, whole-milk dairy and fried foods). Then eat more fiber!
Pros:
You will lose weight
Great for the heart
Government endorsed and not a fad
Cons:
Reading labels
Preparation heavy
3. Mayo Clinic Diet-effective for weight loss and good for preventing diabetes. It is a process where you take out the bad and take in the good. Its is heavy on fruits, veggies and whole grains. Again, saturated fat and salt is a no no.
Pros:
You shape your own diet
Nutritious
No calorie counting
Cons:
More work
May be pricey
4. Mediterranean Diet-fruits, veggies, olive oil and fish are appreciated. You may also lose weight as long as you follow it and avoid chronic disease. This is a diet that does not like saturated fat, red meat and sugar. Also stay in an active lifestyle!
Pros:
Good for your body
It comes with diverse food and flavors
Cons:
Labor intensive
Could be pricey
5. Weight Watchers-is a hollywood supported diet. You count your calories as a point system. The tendency is to choose the healthier, less calorie food from the same calorie equivalent of another food. 200cal fruit smoothie vs 200cal iced coffee. Fruit smoothie wins.
Pros:
no food limit
decide and shape your diet
Cons:
count it all the time
pricey
6. Flexitarian Diet-came from the words flexible and vegetarian. It is another smart and healthy choice because it promotes optimal health. It is mainly a plant based diet but does not really eliminate the meat.
Pros:
flexible
does not have to be bland
Cons:
home-prepared meals
may not be good for non fruit and veggie eaters
7. Volumetrics- follows the weight density of food. You will eat less calories but more food with this diet. Eat more of the low calorie food like veggies, fruit and soup. By filling your plate with a pound of carrots than filling it with an ounce of peanuts, you eat more.
Pros:
Filling
No food limits
Cons:
constant meal preparation
not for non-fruit, veggies and soup peeps
count calories
8. Jenny Craig-is another hollywood supported diet. Jenny Craig does the work for you. They count and prepare your calories.
Pros:
no preparation needed
Cons:
Pricey
no home cooking and eating out
9. Biggest Loser Diet- is also seen on TV. This diet chooses the right food and supplements like Omega Boom over the wrong food. Practice portion control and avoid being a couch potato.
Pros:
Nutritious
no off limits
Cons:
Labor intensive
May be pricey
10. Ornish Diet- is good for reversing diabetes and heart disease. Food is categorised from group 1 (non healthy) to group 5 (healthiest). This is more of a program that chooses good habits than bad. It promotes healthy lifestyle. Spending time on aerobic, flexibility, meditation and and resistance training is good for you. Spending time with your love ones and good friends is highly recommended.
Pros:
Nutritious
Good in all aspects of your life
Cons:
hard to be on track
Can be pricey
The 2014 Best Diets Overall are the 32 top ranked diets according to health experts.
