Breatharian Diet

Breatharianism, also known as Inedia, is the belief that under proper conditions, people can live without consuming food and water. Some Breatharians believe they are “fed” by prana (the vital life force in Hinduism), while others believe it is by the energy in sunlight. Breatharianism is more a way of life than a diet. Although…

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Body Ecology Diet

The Body Ecology Diet was developed by nutritional consultant and author Donna Gates. Her book, The Body Ecology Diet, was published in 1996. This diet emphasizes the importance of maintaining the “inner ecology” that the body needs to function properly and the elimination or control of symptoms that interfere with living. Signs of an imbalanced ecosystem include: Headaches Depression…

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Blood Type Diet

The Blood Type Diet originated with the research of Naturopath, Dr. James D’Adamo author of One Man’s Food is Someone Else’s Poison, which addressed the theory that different people react to food differently based on their blood type. D’Amo’s work has been followed up by his son, Dr. Peter D’Adamo, who has done a great deal of scientific…

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Biggest Loser Diet

The Biggest Loser Diet was made popular by the hit reality series, The Biggest Loser on NBC. The diet is based on calorie restriction, exercise, and The Biggest Loser 4-3-2-1 pyramid. The pyramid guidelines consist of: 4 servings of fruit and vegetables, 3 servings of lean protein, 2 servings of whole grains, and 1 “extra” serving. The objective is…

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Best Life Diet

The Best Life Diet is a program created by world renowned exercise physiologist and physical trainer, Bob Greene. The objective is to create gradual lifestyle changes that promote life-long results, while transforming the relationship between food and emotions. This program is designed around Greene’s three-phase approach intended to instill healthy practices and create balance. Phase 1: Baby…

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Bernstein Diet

The Bernstein Diet is a clinic-based diet program popular among major cities in Canada and several states in the United States. Created by Stanley Bernstein, MD, this program is medically supervised by registered nurses and medical doctors to ensure a safe weight loss journey. The Bernstein Diet aims to have participants lose between 20 pounds each month by adhering…

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Beck Diet Solution

The Beck Diet Solution, by Dr. Judith S. Beck, was created to “train the brain to think and eat like a thin person.” This unique program teaches dieters how to apply the proven benefits of Cognitive Therapy to overcome hurtles associated with dieting. Cognitive Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on problem solving by…

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Baby Food Diet

The Baby Food Diet was created by celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson as an unconventional method for people to lose weight quickly, detoxify their bodies, and break bad habits. Although there are only a few guidelines, the most popular version of this diet consists of eating 14 jars of baby food each day along with a healthy dinner…

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Ayurvedic Diets

Ayurveda, meaning “the science of life”, originated in India as a holistic approach to create balance within the mind and the body by aligning oneself with nature. The idea is to cleanse the body of substances that cause illness through proper diet and lifestyle. The belief is that disease results from an imbalance of the…

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Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet was first developed in the 1960’s by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. He is the author of numerous books including Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution published in 1972. However, it was not until two decades later that the Atkins Diet became popular. The Atkins Diet is based on the concept that when carbohydrates are significantly restricted, the body will…

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