Article – Glycemic Index

Glycemic Index (GI) has become the basis for many diets, and even those that don’t mention it explicity will talk in terms of “good carbs” and “bad carbs”. Glycemic index is a measure of how quickly the carbohydrates in food get converted to blood sugar. The lower the number, the slower the food gets . . . → Read More: Article – Glycemic Index

Review – South Beach diet

The South Beach diet is another “good carb” – high protein type diet plan that has become very popular. It was developed by a cardiologist and is very heart-healthy. South Beach emphasizes fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains along with legumes, lean protein, and “good fats” like fish oil and olive oil. What sets . . . → Read More: Review – South Beach diet

Review – Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers is more of a support system than a particular diet program; it has been around for 45 years and has evolved as the years have gone by, but one of the main emphases behind has been about getting support from others to help you stick to the program such as attending local . . . → Read More: Review – Weight Watchers

Review – Nutrisystems

Nutrisystems is a pre-packaged meal plan (you purchase all of your main meals as microwaveable dinners) that stresses good carbs with protein and fiber and low fat. The commercials emphasize the “Glycemic advantage,” which basically means that the diet focuses on foods with a low glycemic index (“good carbs”). The lower the glycemic index, . . . → Read More: Review – Nutrisystems

Review – Jenny Craig Diet

Jenny Craig diet plan combines one-on-one support with pre-packaged meals. A personal consultant will help you design a program and meets with you once a week. Personal support such as this is very important for some people. They don’t really emphasize the nutritional approach they are taking, but the programs are set at certain . . . → Read More: Review – Jenny Craig Diet

Review – Atkins Diet

Atkins is as a very low carb diet plan. The idea is that your body will metabolize fat instead of sugar. The main advantage to the Atkins diet for some people is that you can eat plenty of fat, so it does not seem like a diet, and this makes it easy for some . . . → Read More: Review – Atkins Diet

Tip – Protein and Fiber Every Meal.

Protein and fiber (and even fat) help to slow down the conversion of carbs to blood sugar, so make sure every meal has a good amount of protein and fiber. High protein meals also tend to boost your metabolism. This will help just about any type of diet plan you might be on.

Tip – Don’t Eat Late

Avoid eating in the period of 4-5 hours or so before you go to bed. Especially avoid carbs, even if you are not on a low carb diet plan; if you absolutely need a snack try a lean protein (slice of turkey, protein shake, etc…) This will help just about any type of diet . . . → Read More: Tip – Don’t Eat Late

Tip – Exercise or Eat When You Wake Up.

Within 30 minutes of waking up each morning, either start exercising or eat something. This will boost your metabolism and keep it at a higher level through out the day which will increase weight loss on your diet. High protein meals with carbs is the best food approach. Of course, exercise then a good . . . → Read More: Tip – Exercise or Eat When You Wake Up.

Tip – Splurge in the Morning

Move away from thinking in terms of what is or what is not breakfast food, and feel free to eat “dinner” foods (with the occasional dessert) in the morning. If you really need to cheat on your diet plan, morning is the best time to do it and will have a smaller effect on . . . → Read More: Tip – Splurge in the Morning