tried a fad diet? Then you know the truth. Fad diets are never a good idea no matter which one you choose. Fad diets don’t have scientific evidence backing their plans. Though some of these diets have been around for years they are shrouded in mystery. The health concerns they create are worse than carrying a few extra pounds. There are safer ways to lose weight. Fad diets can be more than unhealthy they can have long-term affects. Miracle diets are typically starvation or low calorie diets. They cannot
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Observational studies have investigated the association between diet and mortality and morbidity. The Mediterranean diet‚ was established by Ancel Keys in the late 1950s. The findings from the seven countries study shown that the incidence of cardiovascular disease in populations that consume such diets are lower than in populations that consume a more western diet that is rich in red meat‚ dairy products‚ processed and artificially sweetened foods‚ and salt‚ with minimal intake of fruit s‚ vegetables
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popularizing the Paleo Diet (a name which he has trademarked)‚ the paleo diet is based upon the idea of mimicking‚ as closely as possible‚ the diets of our “pre-agricultural‚ hunter-gatherer ancestors‚” specifically as they supposedly existed during the titular Paleolithic period. Cordain‚ a professor at Colorado State University‚ claims that adhering to this diet will “help to optimize your health‚ minimize your risk of chronic disease‚ and lose weight.” The Ideological underpinnings of the diet are based on
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The Controversial Atkins Diet The Atkins diet is a controversial topic to discuss. Now‚ having deeply researched the Atkins diet‚ I have learned there is a lot that is positive about Atkins’ approach. Still‚ I’m convinced there are better ways to get the benefits of Atkins without its downsides. By eating healthily and exercising‚ a person can reap the same benefits. As you’re undoubtedly aware‚ Dr. Atkins’ basic premise is that we’ve all been eating too many carbohydrates‚ especially refined
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Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and survival in a Greek Population Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to find out if Adhering to a "Mediterranian" diet will improve longevity. In recent years there have been several epidemiologic studies that have tried to link dietary patterns with increased longevity. This particular study focuses on the Mediterranian diet and its effects on longevity. The Traditional Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high intake of vegetables‚ legumes‚
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Uncovering the Truth: Fad Diets Uncovering the Truth: Fad Diets Longing for perfection has always been the driving force behind the development of civilization and the inventive spirit of the human being. We want to be perfect in every aspect of our lives: family‚ work‚ wealth‚ appearance and health. Lately society has turned its attention on appearance and health. With shows like Biggest Loser‚ a reality television series that follows overweight people learning to
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Do Diets Really Work When it comes to dieting there are so many different types to try: low carb‚ Atkins‚ cutting calories‚ gluten free‚ and the list go on. All are targeted toward helping people lose weight. But do they? Many people believe that dieting can actually make you gain weight. Determining if dieting helps lose weight is the goal of this paper and not to determine what method works best. Ask people around you if they are concerned about dieting or if it works and you will most likely
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The Causes of An Unhealthy Diet There are many causes for an unhealthy diet. The causes themselves can range from person to person‚ but generally there are some that are identical from one person to another. The general causes that stand out the most include personal expense‚ believing current eating habits is healthy enough‚ and knowing a change is needed but doing little to change it. What you eat‚ whether you think about it or not‚ relies mostly on what you can afford. For example a college
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Comp.155 July 24‚ 2013 Jim Henry‚ M.A. High protein diet and exercise versus gastric bypass are two common weight loss approaches that many dieters are choosing. They will be giving you a break down exactly how to keep your diet plan and know what can benefit them or not. Consequently‚ enough both methods come with some form of health related issues. Then they would have sit down and think what something that they could afford economically. In these two approaches does the benefit outweigh
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(Physical Health). Crash diets are being used as an attempt to follow the stick skinny image that celebrities have set for woman today. The only problem with these “diets” is that they actually make you gain more weight. According to a new UK survey‚ nearly a third of women have seen a spike on the scale after going on a diet (Sass). Now the question is how can doing something good for your body make you gain weight? The answer is dieting is actually good for your body AT ALL! Diets throw your body off
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