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In the world ofhealth and wellness, there’s nothing more confusing than dieting.
(Usually, it’s not).
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“The best diet is one that caters to your unique needs, preferences, metabolisms, and lifestyles.
So we decided to declutter our minds and find out once and for all which popular diets really work.
Read on to learn about the 10 diets we found that work.
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Remember, any diets that cut out entire food groups or are restrictive are not safe.
Instead, dietitians recommend diets that focus on whole foods and eating when you feel hungry.
Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is inspired by the dietary habits of, well, the Mediterranean.
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It promotes fresh, non-processed foods, including vegetables, olive oil, fish, and chicken.
But you have to stay away fromprocessed foods, salt, red meat, and saturated fat.
Its preventative medicine at its finest.”
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On those days, you have to adhere to a 500-calorie-per-day regimen (600 calories for men).
Plus, fasting’s benefits include things like improving blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and metabolic rate.
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“Calorie counting is also a popular approach that can be effective.
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“It allows your body to repair and rejuvenate.
This is what your body does when you’re sleeping.
If you’re constantly eating, your body doesn’t have the opportunity to do this.”
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The regimen promotes eating foods that early Paleolithic humans might have eaten.
Because Paleo is popular, it can be made easier with available Paleo-approved snacks and recipes.”
The diet claims to improve memoryand boost energy levels while preventing headaches and bloating.
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You’ll increase your vegetable and fruit consumption, along with a drastic reduction in sugar and fat intake.
“I like that this diet is high in fruits and vegetables,” says Jegtvig-Lehman.
However, if you already adhere to a plant-based diet, it might be an easier transition.
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Its built on a counting system, which creates some freedom in choices."
Clark agrees, “I actually see this one gaining a lot of popularity this year.
Partly because its vague and is open to interpretation.
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I like the idea of having flexibility with your diet because it instills the lifestyle element to it.
If its flexible, its more manageable.
If its manageable, its more sustainable.
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If its sustainable, then its not a diet, after all.
Im foreseeing a lot more people just making healthy habits in a flexitarian way this year.”
Atkins Diet
Atkinshas been trending for years; even Kim Kardashian West herself is a fan.
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The only thing that all the trends and lifestyles agree on is more veggies!"
Atkins is no exception.
On this diet, it’s recommended to limit carbohydrate intake.
It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a full reset.
This diet is similar to the way Majestic eats in her everyday life.
Lots of colors and balance is key.
I venture to fill my diet with more colors and less processed foods."
I also like to recommend label reading.
Learn what preservatives are and how they are disguised in our foods.
take a stab at avoid them if youre able to, says Majestic.
Vegan
Going vegan?
This plant-based diet has gained lots of popularity in the past few years.
It includes cutting out all animal products, which means dairy has to go, too.
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fastinghas gained a lot of popularity in the past few years.
The idea is that you’re going long periods without food but still not depriving yourself.
This way, your calorie intake is limited, but you still don’t feel restricted.
A calorie deficit can be necessary to lose weight, but this largely depends on activity level as well.
“Calories in must be less than calories out.
Most people dont understand that this can be done without starving yourself or eating foods you hate!
I dont believe in calorie deficits on a regular basis, once youre at a healthy, goal weight.
Intermittent fasting can lead to weight loss but also increased energy levels and stress reduction.
To do so successfully, you want to follow a specific eating pattern.
Many people choose to fast for 16 hours, followed by a window of eight hours of eating.
The idea is that when your body is digesting food, you’re not burning fat.
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Updated July 31, 2020.
