Archive for the 'Popular Diets' Category

Popular Diets: Gimmicks or Helpful

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005

There’s an interesting post on the diet blog about the potential effects of the Atkins Bankruptcy. Some critics say that this heralds the end of the low carb diet movement. I say the critics are full of hot air.
Renee from Reneegetsfit says:
“I don’t begrudge Atkins or South Beach in their original forms […]

Atkins Bankruptcy

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005

By now I’m sure you’ve heard all about the company behind the Atkins diet filing for bankruptcy. Here’s what Dr Mercola has to day about it:
“A few months ago, I told you about the fade of low-carb trend and the fortunes of Atkins Nutritionals dwindling right along with it. Sunday, the company […]

The Fat Flush Plan

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005

This diet is new to me. But iVillage Diet and Fitness have written a brief article that explains the fat flush plan. You’ll be interested to note that Barry Sears has a mention in the book - that’s if you’re a Zone Diet Fan.
Here’s what the article is all about:

“Try this sample […]

South Beach Diet

Friday, July 29th, 2005

The folks from Kraft have made a new meal replacement bar. Jennifer Scott from about weightloss has sampled it and written about it in her column.
Here’s the review:
“I was pleasantly surprised by this bar! While you shouldn’t eat these every day on the South Beach Diet, they’re perfect to grab if you’re on the […]

Atkins Diet Weight Loss Success Story

Tuesday, July 26th, 2005

eDiets.com have published a very positive article on the Atkins diet about a woman who lost 71 pounds on the diet. Here’s what it’s all about
The 39-year-old Illinois woman isn’t ashamed to admit that carb addiction led to a roller coaster of highs and lows. Luann’s weight skyrocketed to 211 pounds, while her […]

Mediterranean Diet And Oil

Tuesday, July 26th, 2005

There’s a lot of good press about the mediterranean diet. It’s been proven to help people lose weight and stay healthy. What’s more, it’s been proven over centuries by by people living in the variety of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Perplexingly, this diet is high in fat, but these fats […]

Low Carb Wine

Tuesday, July 26th, 2005

Now it is possible to get low-carb wine.
“Charlie Letezio, owner of Pond Point Wine and Spirits, is watching his carbs on the Zone diet.
He says the California wines named 1.6 and 1.9 offer people on Atkins or South Beach an alternative.
“This was off a lot of people’s menu’s. This can bring it back […]

Low Carb Diet Debate

Friday, July 22nd, 2005

The low-fat diet debate contintues…..

Atkins To Promote Nutrition In Schools

Thursday, July 21st, 2005

This is really frightening: Atkins are going to be advising children on what to eat!
“The National Education Association, the largest organization of educators in the United States, has announced that it’s teaming up with the fad “Atkins” diet to promote so-called “sound nutrition”.While local school districts and state legislatures are rightfully moving away from […]