Best Fad diet??? (note: I am NOT planning on going on a fad diet)?

Question

Which is the most effective and popular fad diet out there at the moment? I am not planning on going on a diet because i know they are unhealthy, I just need it for research.
thanks x

Answer 1

I would probably say "South Beach," although it's arguable whether it is actually a fad diet. It doesn't have the usual marks of a crash diet like really rapid weight loss, extreme calorie restriction or an over-focus on consumption of singular foods like the Grapefruit or Cookie Diet.



In general, South Beach is a fairly sane diet, with an emphasis on high-protein and healthy fats, lots of veggies and some low-GI carbs. It's much more moderate than Atkins, which is too high in saturated and animal fats, in my opinion.



Best of luck!

Answer 2

I do a 80% raw foods diet (mostly because it's hard to get enough protein on a raw foods diet, unless you are really fond of dairy or nuts)...I like it a lot. It'd be tough to go totally raw, kooky things start to happen...I bought a book about it before trying it, so I suggest doing that too. Make sure you look at the recipes inside and that there are some you like! (for instance, if the author is, say, tahini-crazy and you hate tahini, then don't buy that book!)

Answer 3

I would agree with the 1st answer, the south beach diet, although i dont thikn its as bad as some of the more dangerous 'fad' diets.

Answer 4

There are a few of them.



1. 5 Factor Diet has celebs all over its site. You eat 5 small meals a day, with 5 ingredients, workout for 25 minutes, and in 5 weeks see top results.

http://www.5factordiet.com/publicsite/funnel/index.aspx?promo=ECD5D405-5C2D-4E17-8667-96ABE9A82BFB&variable=0&np=1&cid=celebrity%20diets|1442184225

http://www.5factordiet.com/publicsite/funnel/howitworks.aspx



2. Second is The Cookie Diet. You eat 6 cookies a day and dinner. Also popular recently with celebs and cookie lovers

http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/547675.html



3. Another one is the Caveman Diet. Fruit, berries or vegetables, lean meat, unsalted fish, canned tomatoes, lemon or lime juice, spices and coffee or tea without milk or sugar, for three weeks.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1938069/Eat-like-a-caveman-for-a-healthy-heart.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/106988.php



Here is a link to the top 10 Fad Diets :

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/510669/top_10_fad_diets_for_weight_loss.html?cat=51



It is kind of fun in a freak show way to see what everyone is doing to race to slim ;)

Answer 5

take a break from mayo with mustard

Answer 6

Monitor your progress by noting your clothes fit looking in the mirror and taking photos

Answer 7

distracted dining will get you in trouble avoid eating in front of a television or in a movie theater as you re bound to consume more calories

Answer 8

Set new goals even you lose 10 pounds

Answer 9

fish for 41 minutes

Answer 10

if you re more sports goddess than cha cha dancer play interactive wii tennis for 13 minutes

Answer 11

shop during your lunch hour while carrying a 7 pound hobo bag and naturally a few new purchases

Answer 12

instead of a margarita opt for tequila on the rocks with a lime wedge

Answer 13

I think the one where you only drink water, and don't eat anything and then exercise and stuff works.

Answer 14

Ask your self before eat

Answer 15

when you re waiting for a flight toss your carry on in a locker and tour the airport

Answer 16

have fun when you get back to work twirl 123 times in your office chair try not to puke

Answer 17

45 minute breaststroke swim

Answer 18

eat in front of mirrors and youll lose weight

Answer 19

serve food on your plate instead of on platters

Answer 20

guzzle water before your meal

Answer 21

70 minute fist fight with the punching bag

Answer 22

give your sweetie a massage then have him return the favor

Answer 23

I would say the south beach diet as the one.............

Answer 24

skip the solid fats

Answer 25

volumetrics or satiety