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What is the Most Popular Low Fat Diet?

Posted by fitnessguru in Prescription Diet Drugs on November 10th, 2009

With some many diets on the market these days, it can be hard to know which is best. When you think about the most popular low fat diet, what comes to mind? Weight Watchers, Atkins, the Zone? Let’s take a look at each popular low fat diet and see what advice they try to give.

The Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet was developed in the 1970’s by Dr. Robert Atkins and the focus is on a low-carbohydrate/no-carbohydrate diet.That said, the diet lets you eat as much protein and fat as you want. Anything from bacon and blue cheese dressing to steaks with butter. The premise of this diet is that by restricting or eliminating carbohydrates, calorie intake will also be cut resulting in weight loss. By doing this, the body goes into what’s called ketosis, which means the body will begin burning its own body fat for fuel since there are no carbohydrates to use as fuel.

The issue with The Atkins Diet is that it’s unhealthy to restrict or eliminate certain food groups. Eventually you’ll go on a binge. It’s important to eat a well-balanced diet.

The Zone Diet

The Zone Diet uses a more balanced approach compared to The Atkins Diet. Essentially the Zone Diet attempts to balance insulin levels to eliminate or curb cravings. The basis of the diet is to consume 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat at every meal. High glycemic foods, such as potatoes, rice and sugar-based foods, are kept to a minimum to ensure insulin levels are maintained.

Weight Watchers

Started in the 1960s, Weight Watchers has helped millions of people lose weight. This popular diet is based upon moderation. Essentially, you keep track of calories through a point system. In terms of support, Weight Watchers offer online as well in-person club support. As long as you keep your points in line by controlling your portions, you can basically eat whatever you want on this popular low fat diet.

Nutrisystem

Established in the 1970s, Nutrisystem takes all the work out of the most popular diet systems. You pay for pre-packaged meals that are delivered right to your door. The meals are pre-portioned,low calorie and low fat.

While the diet is balanced, it can get pricey to have food constantly shipped. Plus, it doesn’t help you learn how to create your own low fat meals.

Strip That Fat

Following the most popular low fat diet is only one part of the equation. You also have to exercise to get rid of fat and get lean.