What is intermittent fasting?
It’s a way to cut calories, and its proponents cite cellular repair, improved insulin sensitivity and other benefits. But the science is weak.
It’s a way to cut calories, and its proponents cite cellular repair, improved insulin sensitivity and other benefits. But the science is weak.
It’s a variation on the “eat-stop-eat” method and calls for a total 24-hour fast only once or twice a week.
An interesting take on the flexitarian diet, the VB6 stipulates no meat, diary, eggs, or other animal products before 6 p.m., and unrestricted eating in moderation after that.
Considered a cardio-protective diet plan, the Engine 2 diet is essentially a vegan diet without the vegetable oils. Protein comes from pulses and soy foods.
No cooking allowed. Diet proponents claim cooking takes away nutrients and enzymes. The diet is heavy on fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
It’s based on giving up certain foods for a month to eliminate cravings and reset hormones.
These dietary plans aren’t necessarily vegan. They put plants first, but allow for proteins from fish or animal sources.
It emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, with beans and legumes providing the protein. Variations include an allowance for diary or eggs.
One of the least restrictive diets, it starts with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, then permits lean meat, poultry, or fish in moderate portion sizes.
Highly restrictive, the Dukan diet declares war on both carbs and fats.