Diet Plans There are as many diets out there today, as are there poor diets/lifestyles that made us overweight. Below are a few "practical eating" plans. We have tried some, but not all of those listed below. Everyone has an opinion and everyone has a lifestyle that supports or negates certain diets. We are featuring these diets because they represent an eating plan that could be incorporated into our daily lives - instead of quick-loss fad diets. As always, you should check with your doctor before embarking on any major lifestyle, exercise & dietary changes. The following diets are not intended to be used for the diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed health professional. The use of trade, firm, or corporation names is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by us.
The Zone Diet	The Sugar Busters Diet
Both of these diets are based on a 40-30-30 balance. 40 carbs - 30 protein - 30 fat. Both The Zone and Sugar Busters focus on eliminating or greatly reducing processed sugar from your diet as well as most anything "white." Some "edible white" examples would be flour (processed & bleached), white sugar, white bread, white potatoes, white rice, hybrid corn, cornmeal. Both diets believe that reducing "high glycemic" foods will help you burn more fat and stay in balance with traditional food group style eating. High glycemic foods should be minimized and/or eaten with other low glycemic food groups. In the past, some diets would have us munching popcorn, carrots, rice cakes and potatoes. When eaten alone, those "diet" high glycemic foods produce a major surge in blood glucose and elevate insulin. When eaten as part of a balanced meal, it will result in a much lower overall glycemic effect. Both diets endorse the 8 - 8oz (64 ounces) glasses of water per day rule of thumb.