Experts say that the key to losing weight and having a healthy body is through eating right and exercise. However, every couple of years, a new diet fad that promises weight loss and reduced risk of illnesses appears and becomes widely adopted by the public.
Make sure to speak to your general practitioner, a nutritionist, or anyone who has finished a natural chef program before making any major change to your food consumption. When you are ready, here are the best diets that you should consider:
The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet has consistently been voted by experts and the general public as one of the best. It encourages you to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, whole grains, legumes, dairy products, and healthy oils. It is inspired by the dietary habits of the Mediterranean prior to and during the 20th century.
Diets often fail because people cannot stick with it long-term. When people change their dietary habits drastically, they give in to their cravings and eventually switch back to their old ways.
But the Mediterranean Diet does not restrict you from eating food items that are not considered to be bad for you. You are allowed to indulge in red meat and desserts high in refined sugar, but only during special occasions.
Plus, while it certainly is not required, you can top off your meals with a glass of red wine.
The Paleo Diet
The Paleo Diet is currently the most popular in the entire world. It follows what our ancestors, the paleolithic humans, might have eaten back in the day. That means you cannot eat cereal grains, refined sugar, refined vegetable oils, legumes, potatoes, salt, and processed food.
What you are allowed to eat are grass-fed meats, fishes, eggs, fruits and vegetables, seeds, herbs and spices, and healthy oils (coconut, avocado, olive, walnut).
The Paleo Diet is based on the idea that food has evolved faster than the human body. As a result, people develop illnesses caused by food that the body is not programmed to consume.
It can be restrictive and you have limited choices, especially if you are vegan. However, in recent years, the paleo community has evolved to encourage alterations and modifications to the regimen. There are now several versions that permit people to eat modern food that, according to science, is healthy.
The Vegan Diet
The Vegan Diet is increasingly becoming popular as many people switch to plant-based meals for health and ethical reasons.
As its name suggests, when you go vegan, you no longer are allowed to eat animal products. Making a switch to veganism will be challenging if you grew up eating meat and dairy. However, there are plenty of health benefits to reap from it. The Vegan Diet can improve your heart health, help you manage your blood sugar, and make you lose weight.
There are so many diets being peddled by celebrities, social media influencers, and advertisers. It can feel overwhelming to wade through all of their claims and choose one that will work for you, your current health issues, and your lifestyle. Whichever you choose, do your research and consult a professional to make sure that you are eating right and you are not exacerbating any existing health issue.
