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The Grapefruit Diet is NOT The Mayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet

Mike — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:14:45 +0000

The Grapefruit Diet isn’t as extreme as the Master Cleanse, but the Grapefruit diet can take many forms. The bottom line is that you eat half a Grapefruit or an entire grapefruit before every meal during the diet. This is not to be confused with the Grapefruit Juice Diet, which only uses grapefruit juice or a 1 juice version a Juice Diet or Juice Cleanse.

The basis of the diet is that there is an ingredient of the Grapefruit that when eaten with protien creates a weight loss state. Because of this it seems like the Atkins diet got its start with the Grapefruit diet.

Weight loss occurs because of the low calorie, but you are not starving yourself. In fact, no “diet” should starve you. I think you should always consume calories for your body to function. The more moderate grapefruit diet allows for normal meals but The grapefruit is said to boost your metabolism and can be limited to under 1,000 calories each day.

12 Day Grapefruit Diet

Each day of the 12 day Grapefruit Diet you eat prescribed meals that are similar everyday. Here is an example (remember that you always eat 1/2 of a grapefruit before the meal) This is the Grapefruit diet plan as found on WebMD

Breakfast on the Grapefruit Diet

1/2 Grapefruit – 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon strips, and Coffee

Lunch on the Grapefruit Diet

1/2 Grapefruit – Salad with low fat dressing. As much meat as you want

Dinner on the Grapefruit Diet

1/2 Grapefruit – Green and Red veggies – no starch vegetables like peas, beans corn or potatoes. Again unlimited meat

Snack on the Grapefruit Diet

1/2 Grapefruit – Skim Milk

Weight Loss on the Grapefruit Diet

Even though there is no mention of the quantity of the meat you eat when doing the Grapefruit Diet, there is mention to keep the diet under 1,000 calories and Drink 64 ounces of water –which I personally feel is the backbone of any weight loss diet especially detox diets. Since there are very few calories consumed you would have a caloric deficit and therefore would loose up to 1 pound per day.

I don’t think there is any mystery about why you loose weight –unlike others who claim the grapefruit as the miracle weight loss diet. It is just the combination of low calories and very nutritious Grapefruit. But I think that the all-you-can-eat meat idea to couple the grapefruit diet with protein might be a little off. You might be better to choose other protein sources, as a raw food diet is likely better for the human body than cooked meat. The Grapefruit is low glycemic food and low calorie food. It is high in Vitamin C and fiber.

This Grapefruit Diet is NOT the Mayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet

Sometimes people call this diet the Mayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet. This is erroneous. The Mayo Clinic does not endorse this diet at all.

Variations on the Grapefruit Diet

There are many versions of the Grapefruit Diet. There is the Grapefruit Juice Diet, the Egg Grapefruit Diet. I personally think a hybrid of the Grapefruit, Juice Feast and Master Cleanse might be a nice choice.

What do you think of the Grapefruit Diet?

What do you think? Is there more or less merit to this Grapefruit Diet than the Master Cleanse or any other diet for detox or weight loss.

Fad Diets – The Most Popular Fad Diets

Mike — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:00:11 +0000

Fad diets have a bad reputation in this modern world, mainly because 99% of them don’t work! There are thousands of crazy ideas out there, very few of which work. Many of the ones that do work are more a torture than a diet, because they don’t allow you to eat your fill. If you are tired of all the phony fad diets out there, and are looking for a way to lose some weight, be sure to read the list I have compiled below, which contains the top 3 fad diets of all time.

Fad Diet #1 – Acai Berry Diet

One of the largest fad diets is the Acai Berry Diet. The acai berry is known as a very potent natural weight-loss supplement, which can easily be used with a diet and exercise regimen. The Acai Berry Diet is not meant to be a standalone method, but rather, it should be used in combination with eating healthily and exercising regularly. Acai is essentially an antioxidant, and supposedly helps the weight loss process by revitalizing your entire body. As with many fad diets, there are mixed opinions as to whether acai berry really works or not.

Fad Diet #2 – Atkins Diet

The 2nd most popular of the many fad diets is the Atkins Diet, which most people have heard of. Although the diet was originally devised in the 1970s, it reached the height of its popularity only recently. The basic principle of the diet is to reduce or even completely eliminate carbohydrate consumption. In this way, it is unique. Instead of recommending the consumption of healthy foods, it instead instructs you to eat foods with few carbohydrates. For instance, on the Atkins Diet, you can eat a steak with no effect, whereas a more typical diet would strictly forbid fatty red meats. It is certainly an odd diet, but there are many people who swear by it. The Atkins Diet is one of the most debated diet methods today, and no one really knows how effective it is.

Fad Diet #3 – South Beach Diet

Another wildly popular and successful fad diet is the South Beach Diet. It is similar to the Atkins Diet, but is NOT the same thing. The South Beach Diet focuses less on eliminating all carbs and more on eliminating BAD carbs. The whole concept behind this diet is that some carbohydrates are healthy and some are not, and if you balance them correctly, you can lose weight easily. This diet is a great choice, as it is very healthy for you, unlike the Atkins Diet, which can sometimes have unwanted effects.

Which is the most Faddy of the Fad Diets

There you have it. Fad diets in all their glory. It is up to you to decide whether or not they really work, and choose the one that will work best with your lifestyle. None of these diets are “quick fixes”, and none are intended to work by themselves. In all honesty, no diet in the world can replace healthy eating habits and regular exercise, so even if you do try one of these fad diets, be sure to exercise.

Cabbage Soup Diet – What is the Best Cabbage Soup Diet?

Mike — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:12 +0000

The Cabbage Soup Diet is a relatively new diet craze that continues to gain popularity. The diet consists of an “extreme” diet, and should only be used for 7 days. The Cabbage Soup Diet is used as a starting place for a more long term diet. It is not healthy to use the Cabbage Soup Diet for more than 7 days, as you don’t get all the nutrients your body needs. This diet is often used by people to prepare for a special event, or kick-start a long term diet and exercise regimen.

In order to live up to its full potential, the Cabbage Soup Diet MUST be followed exactly. Despite what the name suggests, the diet consists of more than just cabbage soup. There is a day to day plan that should be followed exactly, and each day has different instructions. Each day you are supposed to eat a big bowl of cabbage soup, so that is where the name comes from. Below you will find a step-by-step plan that you can follow to maximize the benefits of the Cabbage Soup Diet.

Cabbage Soup Diet – Day one

Day one should consist of fruit, and only fruit. You can eat any types of fruit you want, except bananas. Your liquid consumption should be limited as well. You should drink water, cranberry juice, and sweetened teas.

Cabbage Soup Diet – Day two

Day two consists of vegetables. You can eat any vegetable; raw, cooked, fresh – it doesn’t matter. If you have stuck to your diet, you can reward yourself with a tasty baked potato, even one with butter!

Cabbage Soup Diet – Day three

On day three you will mix what you ate on day 1 and day two. You can eat any of the foods from the previous days, excluding the baked potato.

Cabbage Soup Diet – Day four

Day four is designed to ease your desire for sweets. You can eat bananas and skim milk on this day.

Cabbage Soup Diet – Day five

Finally you can eat some MEAT! Day five consists of beef, chicken, or fish, as well as tomatoes. It is also important to drink plenty of water on this day, generally 6-8 cups.

Cabbage Soup Diet – Day six

Day six is another beef day! You can eat as much beef as you would like… even 2 or 3 steaks! You should also eat plenty of vegetables, preferably raw, but cooked works as well.

Cabbage Soup Diet – Day seven

Day seven consists of brown rice, fruit juice, and vegetables. You can eat as much as you want, and it is actually better to sort of gorge on this day.

If you follow the plan, you will see results within days. The cabbage soup diet works great and, unlike other diets, contains a wide variety of foods. Yes, it may get boring, but any real diet is boring. You cannot expect to lose weight while enjoying all your favorite foods! As I said, you need to eat cabbage soup on every day, or at least the majority of the days. You can find many different cabbage soup recipes online so you won’t be bored out of your mind.

Is there a best Cabbage Soup Diet?

There are many variations to the Cabbage Soup diet but the all have the same principles. Is there a best recipe for the cabbage soup? What are your favorites?

Try the Evercleanse if you Ever Cleanse

Mike — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:00:18 +0000

Evercleanse is a great colon cleansing product, available only through the internet. It is a fairly new product, but already it has a great reputation and loyal client base. Almost everyone who tries Evercleanse walks away feeling at least a bit more healthy, and for many, their lives change forever.

For those who don’t know, a colon cleanse product, such as Evercleanse, cleans out your colon. The colon serves as the body’s filter, and almost everything goes through it. We as human beings eat things that simply are not healthy for us, and those foods produce long lasting results in our colons. The colon’s sole purpose is to keep toxins out of the rest of the body, but after a while, it ceases to help. Once there is a certain amount of junk in your colon, you will start to feel sluggish and tired, you may gain weight, you may have acne, and you will get sick much more often.

Evercleanse begins work immediately, and when used properly, can essentially wipe your colon clean, removing all the irritants, toxins, and unhealthy substances from your body. When you use a colon cleansing product, you will notice very quickly that you have more energy, and feel better in general.

Evercleanse is a 3 step cleanse

Evercleanse is a great choice for anyone interested in colon cleanses systems. Unlike many other products out there, Evercleanse has a 3 step method, to not only eliminate the existing toxins, but also to keep them away. The first step is known as the “clean sweep”, and is essentially the potent mix that completely eliminates toxins from your colon. This step is obviously a vital one, but it cannot be used alone! It must be used with the 2nd step, which is labeled “replenish”, and the 3rd step, which is called “support and maintenance”.

Evercleanse step 2

The second step is designed to pick up where the first step left off, and heal the body. The clean sweep step in the Evercleanse system is very effective in removing harmful toxins, but unfortunately, it can also remove helpful bacteria. The “replenish” step goes through the path of the clean sweep step, and repairs the damage, healing your damaged or removed bacteria.

Evercleanse step 3

The third and final step of the evercleanse is the maintenance step. This step is designed to take the beautiful results of the first two steps, and keep them the same. Nothing lasts unless you maintain it, and colon cleansing is no different. You want to keep your colon clean and healthy for a long time, not just for the next few months! The maintenance system helps your body naturally fight the harmful toxins and bacteria, while damaging the helpful bacteria as little as possible.

Overall the ever cleanse is a great product for anyone looking to lose weight, gain energy, or just feel young again! Evercleanse has been one of the highest ranked colon cleanse systems out there for quite a while now, and is recommended by doctors and patients alike. The Evercleanse system is very affordable, and shipping and handling is quick and cheap!

What do you think of the Evercleanse?

Who has tried the Evercleanse? Is it the best cleanse ever? Should it be called never cleanse or is ever cleanse the right name? How does it compare to other cleanse products or cleanses like the master cleanse?