PROS & CONS
OF 20
KOSHER DIETS
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| DR. PERRICONE | |
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| PROS | CONS |
| You eat 3 meals a day plus 2 snacks | No bread, cereal, pasta, beef, juice & soda |
| Only eat foods on the lower end of the Glycemic Index | |
| You need to use 25 supplements daily plus skin care products |
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| Expensive | |
| This is a nutritional diet whose aim is to reduce inflammation which can benefit you blood-sugar levels, skin & internal organs |
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| PRITIKIN | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Food prep is easy | You have to buy book |
| Inexpensive | Recipes in book are basic |
| Good diet if you have heart disease | Limited to 3.5 ounces of animal protein a day |
| Findng only low fat choices make eating out a challenge |
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| Diet is for life but hard to stick to indefinitely | |
| EXERCISE Walking 2 miles daily is recommended but there is no formal fitness program |
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| SCARSDALE | |
| PROS | CONS |
| The book also comes in gourmet, vegetarian & international versions | You have to buy the book so make sure you get an updated version |
| Inexpensive | There are several versions of this diet but none have exciting recipes |
| You'll be hungry | |
| Impossible to eat out | |
| Vegetarians will be frustrated by the list of foods you can't have | |
| Diet lasts for 14 days | |
| You can then take a more liberal program for 2 weeks & then start plan over | |
| This is a crash diet & it's easy to regain the weight you lost |
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| EXERCISE No exercise plan |
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| SLIM-FAST | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Website offers tips on eating out | Food prep is easy |
| Good for vegetarians & website has recipes |
Advises that dinner should be your smallest meal |
| You'll miss real food | |
| After you reach your weight goal there is a maintenance plan |
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| EXERCISE Exercise program starts with tips for the totally inactive |
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| SOUTH BEACH | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Food prep is easy with the 200 recipes in the book & online |
You have to buy the book |
| You don't count calories | First phase with carbs severly restricted is difficult & lasts for 2 weeks |
| Eating out works if you don't nosh on the breads while waiting for entree | Have to drink a lot of water especially in the first phase |
| Website has a vegetarian version of the plan |
Portion control is vital to the plan |
| You lose belly fat first | |
| EXERCISE There is no plan but some exercise is recommended |
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| 1st two phases can cause dehydration, ketosis & electrolyte imbalance | |
| STEP | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Good for vegetarians | You have to buy the book but there are no recipes or tips on preparation |
| Walking is the core of the program | No guidance provided |
| You start with 2,000 steps daily & work up to 10,000 daily by week 12 |
Eating out may lead to overeating because there are no limits |
| Length of diet is 12 weeks but this feels like too long |
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| If you maintain your weight loss, you can go another 12 weeks |
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| EXERCISE This is a walking diet so no other exercise is required |
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| SUGAR BUSTERS | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Food prep is easy & the book includes 60 recipes |
You have to buy the book |
| Balances blood sugar levels | There's only 1 dessert option so stock up on sugar-free desserts |
| Eating out works if you have your dressings & sauces on the side | Can't eat potatoes, corn & beets since they cause blood sugar to rise quickly |
| Good for vegetarians | Diet is for life |
| EXERCISE No formal program but recommends working out for 20 minutes 4 times a week |
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| This diet is similar to Atkins but not as intense | |
| High Protein level so not for those with impaired kidney or liver function | |
| THE SOLUTION | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Easy food prep | You have to buy the book but no recipes or cooking advice offered |
| Good for vegetarians | Eating out has gotten easier since many restaurants offer light choices |
| Expensive if you use the professional support groups |
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| Program is designed for seriously overweight people | |
| Diet is for life | |
| EXERCISE Program has 3 levels of exercise for basic activities & cross training |
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| WEIGHT WATCHERS | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Food prep is simple & there are lots of recipes online |
Expensive |
| Great guidance & support | Have to be prepared to track everything you eat |
| Some Weight Watcher products are Kosher |
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| Works for vegetarians | |
| Using their Dining Out Guide eating out is easy |
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| Once you maintain your goal weight, you become a lifetime member |
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| EXERCISE Website has exercise workout plans & demos |
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| ZONE | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Book has a list of healthy fast food choices |
You have to buy the book |
| Some recipes can be found online | If you're cooking your meals, food prep is difficult & book has only 13 recipes |
| 3 meals a day plus an afternoon & evening snack |
Difficult to figure the protein to carb to fat ratio |
| Goal is lower body fat Instead of how much you weigh |
Difficult for vegetarians & vegans |
| Need to take a Calcium supplement | |
| Diet is for life | |
| High Protein level so not for those with impaired kidney or liver function | |
| THE ZONE DIET IS NOT AN EASY DIET FOR A KOSHERWOMAN | |
| There is no availability of Kosher Zone meals | |
| There is no availability of Kosher Zone snacks | |
| Exercise: Eating a Kosher Zone snack is required before & after exercising | |
| Eating Out: A Kosher Zone snacks required before eating out | |
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