The Hottest Fad Diets You Should Know About

The Keto Diet

The Ketogenic diet is one that seems to be bursting onto the scene as a high fat, low carb diet with mounting results. The popularity of this diet over the last year is soaring. This diet is only moderately restrictive. You are allowed proteins, dairy, and vegetables, but no starches or sugars. If you are a type A personality who thrives under strict guidelines with a penchant for fatty foods, this is the diet for you. Many dieters have claimed that Keto has given them a clearer mind and an energy boost. The science behind it says that without sugar or glucose, the body begins running off of ketones. This is a clean energy process known as ketosis. This ketosis is an ideal state for the human body to burn fat. This is a diet designed to lose weight fast without concern for the long term need of your body.

The Mediterranean Diet

This diet is based on the eating habits and cuisine from the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. This heart-healthy style of cooking promotes the use of healthy fats such as olive oil instead of butter. The diet allows fish, poultry, plant-based foods, herbs, spices, whole grains, and even the occasional glass of red wine. A variety of your meals should be plant-based, with occasional fish or poultry while skipping red meat entirely (no more than once or twice a month.) It also requires you to limit dairy and opt for low-fat versions when you are able. For the most part, this diet is fairly easy to follow, with lenient guidelines.