A-Z of Diets

A-Z of Diets
source: Better Homes

<table border=1 cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" width=620><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#CC0000"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#FFFFFF">Diet</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#CC0000"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#FFFFFF">Type</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#CC0000"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#FFFFFF">Description</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#CC0000"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#FFFFFF">Drawbacks</font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>Atkins' New Diet Revolution,</I> by Dr. Atkins</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Extremely high-protein, low-carbohydrate fare.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">All the meat and vegetables you want, no restriction on fats like butter and salad dressing, but very little fruit and no pasta or bread.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">High in fat and saturated fat. Low in fiber and calcium. Limited fruits and grains.</font></td></tr><tr>
<td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, </I>by Drs. Heller</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Low-carbohydrate eating. </font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Meats,
dairy, vegetables, fruits, grain products; other carbohydrates are limited.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Can
be too high in fat and saturated fat, depending on choices made for "reward"
meal. </font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>Choose
to Lose,</I> by Dr. Goor</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">The
focus is on low fat. You get a &quot;fat&quot; budget and choose how to
spend it.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Doesn't
stigmatize carbohydrates. You eat lean meat and poultry, low-fat dairy,
seafood, fruits, vegetables, bread, pasta, cereals. </font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Low
in saturated fat. Ample fruits and vegetables. Fairly healthy. If your triglycerides
are high, cut back on the carbs and eat more unsaturated fats.</font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000">DASH
Diet</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Moderate
fat, moderate protein intake.High carbohydrate fare.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Originally
designed to lower blood pressure, the DASH diet follows the Food Guide Pyramid
but encourages whole grain foods and more servings of fruits and vegetables
(up to 9 daily) and of lowfat or nonfat dairy products (2 to 3 per day).</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">For
some dieters, may be too much food to result in weight loss. </font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>Eat More, Weigh Less,</I> by Dr. Ornish</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Extremely
low-fat, vegetarian fare. </font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Allows
vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, limited nonfat dairy (yogurt and cottage cheese) and egg whites.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Restricts
even some healthy foods like seafood, lean poultry, and low-fat dairy. Low in calcium.</font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>Eat
Right for Your Type</I></font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Varies
by blood type.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Type
of diet is based on blood type. For example, recommends lots of meat for those with Type O blood.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Some
of the "blood-type" diets are too low in calories and nutritionally unbalanced. No proof that blood type affects dietary needs.</font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>The
Pritikin Principle</I></font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">The
focus is on cutting calorie density; eating more &quot;watery&quot; foods that make you feel full.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Fruits,
vegetables, pasta, oatmeal, soups, salads, low-fat dairy. Limits protein to lean meats, poultry and seafood.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Restricts
some healthy foods because it limits even lean protein sources. Can be low in calcium. The low saturated fat and ample fruits and veggies is a healthy aspect of this diet.</font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>Protein
Power</I></font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Extremely
high-protein, low-carbohydrate eating.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Lots
of meats and fats. Some fruits and veggies. </font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Too
high in fat and saturated fat. Too low in calcium. Restricts some healthy foods like grains and beans.</font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>Sugar
Busters!</I></font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Low in
carbohydrates, moderately high in fat and protein.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Many
forbidden fruits and grain products. High-fat meats and dairy products allowed.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Restricts
some healthy foods, like carrots and bananas. Low in calcium.</font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000"><I>Volumetrics</I></font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Low
calorie-density eating.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Fruits,
vegetables, pasta, oatmeal, soups, salads, lean meats, poultry, seafood, dairy. Very few fatty foods or dry foods like crackers, pretzels or popcorn.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Reasonably
healthy. Low calorie density. Low saturated fat. Lots of fruits and vegetables.</font></td>
</tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000">Weight
Watchers</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Moderate
fat, moderate protein, high carbohydrate</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Flexible eating program where dieter spends an "allowance" of points to put together a daily diet. Generally, vegetables and whole grain products are lowest in points while high fat foods are highest.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Healthy.
Low calorie density. Dieter is not given a set meal plan and has to plan own diet every day.</font></td></tr><tr><td valign=top width=70 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#CC0000">The
Zone </font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Moderately
high in protein, moderately low in carbohydrates.</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Low-fat
protein foods like chicken and fish, along with fruits, veggies, some grains</font></td><td valign=top width=100 bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#663366">Reasonably
healthy, as it's low calorie density. Too few whole grains and too little calcium. </font></td></tr></table>