The blood type diet is a type of fad diet where nutritional intake is based on an individual’s blood type. It is considered a fad diet because currently, no studies have proven that it may actually work, especially in terms of weight loss. It is not the same as saying that following this type of […]
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Understanding The Blood Type Diet
June 28th, 2014 
Ardent Editor 
Posted in Popular Diets 
Tags: blood type a, blood type diet, blood type o, fad diet, protein diet 
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May 17th, 2010 Ardent Editor There have been many unusual ways to lose weight, from taking diet pills to eating a specific type of food. These methods may make you shed some unwanted pounds, but the side effects can be damaging to your health. One such peculiar diet plan is to consume baby food all day, mainly because it is low in calories and comes in mushed form making it very easy to digest.The baby food diet has been around for decades, but it has gained buzz recently with allegations that some celebrities and even diet…
Bitter Orange: Effective for Weight Loss?
February 8th, 2007 Ardent Editor There’s no definitive evidence that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is effective for weight loss. After ephedra was taken off the market due to its health concerns, many consumers — and weight-loss supplement manufacturers — began looking for alternatives. One such alternative is bitter orange, which has become a common ingredient in many weight-loss supplements marketed as “ephedra-free.” Unfortunately, many of the health problems associated with ephedra seem likely to also occur w…
Suzanne Somers Diet Plan
January 19th, 2007 Ardent Editor She started out as an actress and now she has devoted her life for health and beauty. Being a figure of beauty especially in her youth, it is no wonder that Suzanne Somers devote her life now to improving one’s lifestyle. She is now an established author of a series of self-help book. What is Suzanne Somers DietHer diet program Somersizing is a plan highly based from French way eating, that is getting rid of funky food such as sugar and flour. Although it is a propeller of food combination, ther…
Zone Diet
January 19th, 2007 Ardent Editor Heard about the Zone Diet? We suppose you have, since it is actually more popular than the Atkins and South Beach Diet. There are so many ways to lose those pounds. Dieting comes in varying degrees that even some programs seem to become ridiculous to do. Many people are so very into losing weight that they would do anything to have bodies as great as celebrities. Much like celebrities, many individuals leading a “non-paparazzi” lifestyle still gnaws on the idea of shedding off those extra pounds…
Weight Watchers
January 19th, 2007 Ardent Editor Sometimes dieting on your own just doesn’t work. There will be times the refrigerator will tempt you and sometimes we just can resist it. It takes a lot of discipline to get the results you want. Expect that it won’t be done overnight. Another yet brilliant diet program is the weight watchers. Well, apart from the concept of watching your daily calories, you are have a support group that will help you in keeping on track with your diet. Now, isn’t that neat! Major Concepts of the Weight Watchers…
The Vegetarian Diet
January 19th, 2007 Ardent Editor Still looking for alternatives? Not comfortable with a high-protein diet? People are becoming more health conscious. For the past few years, more and more diet plans come out. Books on health and fitness crowd book shelves providing tips and guideline to a healthier lifestyle. But if noticed most of the popular diets are protein-based. If you want a turn in your diet, one away from the protein diet, might as well check out another alternative diet. We are talking about the Dr. Ornish’s Diet, whi…
The Atkins Diet
January 15th, 2007 Ardent Editor Another popular type of diet is the one designed by Dr. Atkins. It based in the theory of taking in low carbohydrates. The premise for the diet is the theory that mostly overweighted people take in too much carbohydrates. Thus, it is assumed that with a low carbohydrate diet, an individual would have to loose weight. Its popularity rose during 2003-2004. What is Atkins Diet?Dr. Atkins claim that the major cause of obesity among individuals is the staggering increase in the intake of refined carb…
The Scarsdale Diet
January 15th, 2007 Ardent Editor By the year 1970s, Scarsdale has become a popular type of dieting. Scasdeale is actually as much as the same as Atkins wherein the major role is to lessen calories or carbohydrates. Propelled by Herman Tarnower, the basic principles of Scarsdale is to divide the the following: carbohydrates, proteins and fats into percentages. At present, Scarsdale is still used by many despite the increasing visibility of other types of dieting. Let us look into the major principles and characteristics of this …
South Beach Diet
January 15th, 2007 Ardent Editor Hate checking the weighing scale and finding you have gained yet another pound. It seems that even how much you try–days, weeks, or even months, trying to resist the temptation to indulge on your favorite food! No worries. Why not try shifting to South Beach? South Beach is just but one of the most popular ways to diet. Since the release of the book by Dr. Arthur Agattston on 2003, it has been popular not only in the United States but also internationally. We’re sure you have heard about it and…