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27 Aralık 2008 Cumartesi
Zone Diet
Devised by Barry Sears and first introduced in 1995, the Zone Diet was made popular by celebrity dieters like Jennifer Aniston. "Although the diet does seem to work for many who have the willpower to stick with the program, research from Stanford and Tufts Universities have shown that study participants on the Zone fared no better than those on other popular diets including Weight Watchers, Ornish and LEARN, losing between 3.2 and 3.5 pounds in a year. Furthermore, many nutritionists believe that the weight loss experienced on the plan has nothing to do with hormone levels and is, rather, a result of eating fewer calories, carbohydrates and unhealthy fats. But one of the Zone's biggest flaws is that it claims that following the 40-30-30 plan may do a variety of things besides help you lose weight, from decreasing your risk of developing cancer, heart disease and other major ailments to improving athletic performance. Unfortunately, according to experts, there isn't much scientific research beyond the testimonials Sears himself has rounded up over the past decade to back up these claims. That means dieters looking to the Zone as a one-stop solution to all of their health concerns may be sadly disappointed.
Dr. Phil Diet
Drawing from his years of experience counseling overweight individuals, Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Loss Solution is loaded with behavioral modifications. While none of his strategies are particularly new, they are sensible and effective. For instance, he advises replacing negative self-talk with positive internal dialog, clearing your pantry of trigger foods that tempt you to overeat, and scheduling non food-related activities during times of the day when you're most tempted to overeat.
Some of his nutritional advice, though, raises red flags. After all, Dr. Phil is a psychologist, not a nutrition expert. Take, for example, his claim that crispy foods with sharp edges like taco or tortilla chips aren't only unhealthy but they can also lacerate your throat, which is another reason you shouldn't eat them. Most nutrition experts would undoubtedly call this nonsense.
To his credit, though, the foods he classifies as high-response, high-yield foods are mainly nutritious picks. He even discusses portions, advising you to split your plate into four quadrants and fill one section with protein, another with a starch and the last two with vegetables or a vegetable and fruit. Of course, why he uses such confusing language to differentiate the good foods from bad foods isn't clear, for aren't terms that any dietitian or nutritionist use and appear to be his own creations.
The most troubling part of his plan concerns his advice about supplements. For people who are what he calls weight-loss resistant, which means you're unable to lose weight despite continuous diet attempts and a regular exercise program, he recommends 13 supplements that he claims aid in weight loss. He even suggests supplements based on figure -- specific supplements are suggested for people with pear-shaped bodies while others are for people with apple-shaped bodies. This advice, though, is simply not credible and isn't backed by research, which may be why it's received harsh criticism from organizations like the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Some of his nutritional advice, though, raises red flags. After all, Dr. Phil is a psychologist, not a nutrition expert. Take, for example, his claim that crispy foods with sharp edges like taco or tortilla chips aren't only unhealthy but they can also lacerate your throat, which is another reason you shouldn't eat them. Most nutrition experts would undoubtedly call this nonsense.
To his credit, though, the foods he classifies as high-response, high-yield foods are mainly nutritious picks. He even discusses portions, advising you to split your plate into four quadrants and fill one section with protein, another with a starch and the last two with vegetables or a vegetable and fruit. Of course, why he uses such confusing language to differentiate the good foods from bad foods isn't clear, for aren't terms that any dietitian or nutritionist use and appear to be his own creations.
The most troubling part of his plan concerns his advice about supplements. For people who are what he calls weight-loss resistant, which means you're unable to lose weight despite continuous diet attempts and a regular exercise program, he recommends 13 supplements that he claims aid in weight loss. He even suggests supplements based on figure -- specific supplements are suggested for people with pear-shaped bodies while others are for people with apple-shaped bodies. This advice, though, is simply not credible and isn't backed by research, which may be why it's received harsh criticism from organizations like the Center for Science in the Public Interest.