PROS & CONS
OF 20
KOSHER DIETS
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| ATKINS | |
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| PROS | CONS |
| Easy food prep | The long term effects of a diet high in protein & saturated fats are unknown |
| No limits for protein & fat | 1st 2 weeks is very tough because hardly any carbs allowed |
| Quick weight loss | Only works for vegetarians who eat dairy products & eggs |
| Easy to eat out | Some have experience problems with sweat & breath odors |
| Diet works | Diet is for life |
| EXERCISE Requires walking & aerobic exercise |
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| High Protein level so not for those with impaired kidney or liver function | |
| BEST LIFE | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Easy food prep | You have to buy the book |
| Easy to eat out because portions are not specified |
Not for Vegetarians |
| Inexpensive | You have to REALLY like intense exercise |
| Lots of guidance | Diet is for life |
| EXERCISE Exercise & website gives exercise advice |
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| This diet focuses on overcoming emotional triggers | |
| CABBAGE SOUP | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Inexpensive | Lean meat & fish required so difficult for vegetarians |
| Food prep is easy | You'll be hungry |
| No caffeine restrictions | You'll gain weight back |
| A good diet if you need to lose weight quickly |
Eating out is impossible |
| You get to eat as much as you want of the allowed foods |
Diet lasts a maximum of 7 days |
| EXERCISE No exercise required |
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| Make sure to take a multi-vitamin | |
| EAT CLEAN | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Grocery lists & easy to follow recipes are provided |
You have to buy the book |
| Good for vegetarians, vegans & gluten-free |
Food prep requires a lot of time & planning |
| Offers healthy snack tips for travelers | Some ingredients hard to find |
| Difficult to fit in 5-6 meals a day | |
| Portions are a problem when eating out | |
| Expensive | |
| Diet is for life | |
| EXERCISE Not required but recommended |
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| FLAT BELLY | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Book comes with good recipes | You have to buy the book |
| First 4 days regime decreases bloating | First 4 days can only have 1,200 - 1,400 calories daily |
| Can customize your daily meal plans | Next 28 days you can have 4 meals of 400 calories 4 hours apart each day |
| Claims can lose up to 15 pounds in 32 days |
Difficult to keep weight off after plan ends |
| EXERCISE None required |
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| Research has NOT proven that diets can target specific body parts | |
| FAT FLUSH | |
| PROS | CONS |
| 2 glasses of water required between meals |
You have to buy the book |
| Food prep is complicated | |
| Eating out during the first phase is very difficult |
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| Not for vegetarians because animal protein is essential to the plan |
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| Expensive | |
| Diet is 2 - 4 weeks | |
| EXERCISE Includes walking, bouncing on a trampoline & weights |
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| FRENCH WOMEN DON'T GET FAT | |
| PROS | CONS |
| No food restrictions | You have to buy the book |
| You can have a little of everything in small portions |
Food prep is complex |
| Good French recipes | Organic foods preferred |
| You don't count calories | No preservatives or supplements allowed |
| Good for vegetarians | Diet is a minimum of 8 weeks |
| Eating out works if you watch your portions | |
| EXERCISE There are a few exercise tips because French women walk |
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| G.I. (Glycemic index) |
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| PROS | CONS |
| 140 good looking & tasty recipes | You have to buy the book |
| Easy to eat out | Phase 1 is 3 - 6 months until you reach your target weight |
| Good for vegetarians | Diet is for life |
| EXERCISE None in Phase 1 but 30 minutes 5 - 7 days a week is a part of Phase 2 |
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| HAMPTONS | |
| PROS | CONS |
| The book provides 200 gourmet recipes | You have to buy the book |
| Complex food prep | |
| Need unusual & often expensive ingredients | |
| Eating out is difficult because you have to control your portions | |
| Difficult for vegetarians in the first phase | |
| Diet is for life | |
| EXERCISE No real plan just set a small exercise goal each week |
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| MEDITTERANEAN | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease | You have to buy the book but it doesn't give much help for food prep |
| You feel more satisfied because you get to have a liberal amount of fat | Book tells you to find a registered dietician for a diet plan |
| You don't count caloaries | Have to be careful not to go overboard on eating healthy fats |
| Good for vegetarians | |
| Inexpensive | |
| You can eat out | |
| EXERCISE There is a 3 day exercise plan |
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| ORNISH | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Short & simple | |
| More than 200 low-fat recipes | Some of the recipes are complicated & some ingredients are hard to find |
| Good diet for vegetarians but have to limit nuts, seeds & avocados |
Eating out is possible just difficult & not too tasty |
| Inexpensive | Diet is for life but is so low in good fats that it's hard to stick to indefinitely |
| EXERCISE No plan but 30 - 60 minutes of walking is recommended |
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