High-protein, high fat, low carbohydrate diets

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High-protein, high fat, low carbohydrate diets

These diets are typically low in calcium, fibre, and plant proteins. Examples include The South Beach Diet, The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet, The Grapefruit Diet, also called the Magic Mayo Diet or Mayo Clinic Diet, The 3-Day Diet, The Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution, Dr. Sears’ Enter the Zone Diet etc.

The Atkins Diet advocates high protein, high fat diet with low carbohydrates. One of the major problems with this diet, apart from the dangers of high protein diets, is that it places no limit on the amount of saturated-fat-laden products. This raises risk of heart disease. Large portions of food like butter, red meat and bacon are allowed in this diet.

High-carbohydrate, high fibre diets that contain low levels of protein and fat

This includes diets like the Pritikin Diet Plan, Save-Your-Life Diet etc. High carbohydrate diets may lead to complications like low immunity and poor wound healing.

Liquid diets

These claim to supply all nutrients needed at a controlled calorie level of around 400 calories. Examples include Liquid Formula Preparations, Cambridge Diet (Protein-Sparing Modified Fast) etc.

Other diets

Other miscellaneous varieties of diets include Cider Vinegar, Lecithin, Vitamin B6 Diet, Kelp, Zen Macrobiotic Diet etc. These diet plans encourage eating only one food, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies.

Diet pills, diuretics (water pills) and laxatives

Losing weight by these methods may work for ทางเข้า ufabet rapid and quick weight loss, in the form of water, but they are extremely unhealthy. These may lead to complications such as dehydration, weakness, and dizziness and may also lead to nutrient deficiencies and kidney damage.

Diet aids

Examples include pills and preparations like Dexatrim, Caffeine Pills, Ephedrine pills, Phen/Fen pills etc. There is no scientific data to support claims that weight loss from diet aids is permanent. These are mainly appetite suppressants and may cause heart problems.