popular diets
...e weight by burning stored fat more efficiently (Atkins). The South Beach diet was developed by Dr. Agatston in 1999, to help patients avoid or combat heart problems, it also boasts weight loss. Celebrity successes include Bill and Hillary Clinton. It works on the idea that carbohydrates cause weight gain, which is similar to the Atkins diet, however the South Beach diet does not eliminate carbohydrates completely. It divides them into “good” carbohydrates and “bad” carbohydrates. Bad carbohydrates make you feel full temporarily, but cause your blood sugar levels to rise sharply. When they fall again they leave you feeling sluggish and hungry. Dieters are able to eat three healthy balanced meals a day and snacks are allowed, however, by eating the right kinds of foods dieters will feel fuller for longer. The Zone diet was created by Barry Sears, PhD. This is a low carbohydrate that claims to balance protein, carbohydrates and fats in a 40%-30%-30% ratio. It is meant to optimize the body's metabolic function by regulating blood sugar levels. The Zone's eating plan is a combination of a small amount of low-fat protein, fats, and carbohydrates in the form of fiber-rich vegetables and fruits (Dieting). The Mayo Clinic Diet is a high fat low carbohydrate diet. This diet promotes temporary quick weight loss. The diet allows as much grapefruit, meat and high fat foods as you can eat to control hunger but not much else. The Mayo Clinic diet completely eliminates all sugars and starches from the diet and limits caffeine intake. These diets are so popular in are society today is because dieters want to lose weight in a short period of time. The Atkins, South Beach, the Zone and the Mayo Clinic all promote fast weight lost. Dieters typically use these popular diets before an engagement where they want to look as good as possible. Dieters use these diets because they want to quickly and effectively lose weight for short periods of time before goi...