Diet Plans - By: shirin mehta

There are several diet plans formulated for years now; for the health conscious person. With so many of them available and all of them claiming to be more effective than the other in bringing about the desired weight loss and enhanced healthy living, how can a person possible pick the right one that will work best on him/her? There are so many varied diet plans developed to fit all body-type, and to add to the dilemma is the avalanche of information available.

With the plethora of diet plans available and accessible to almost anybody these days, the big resounding question now is 'Which diet plan is best for me?"

It is strongly advised that a person should first consult his/her regular physician before starting on a new diet plan. The three most common categories of diet plans are - The high protein diet plan, The high carbohydrate diet plan and then the other diet plans.

High Protein Diet Plan

The high protein diet plan is not commended for people who are on a weight loss goal. A prolonged duration on this diet plan may lead to high blood pressure due to the depletion of calcium, magnesium and potassium in the body. With the guidance of a physician and a nutritionist, this is often the diet plan followed by weight-lifters and bodybuilders. A classical example of this diet plan is the Atkins Diet Plan.

High Carbohydrate Diet Plan

The ‘Bread for Life Diet’ is an example of a high carbohydrate diet plan. The theory behind this diet plan, is that a diet where the consumption of carbohydrates is high, tends to cause the levels of serotonin to increase thus, proportionally increasing the metabolism, which further assists in weight loss. This is altogether the opposite of the Atkins Diet which notes that low carbohydrate but high protein diet results in weight loss.

Most physicians agree that the most effective diet plan is a balance of mixed healthy foods and that moderation is actually the key to a good diet plan. A good example of this is the Mediterranean Diet Plan, which is loaded with vegetables, fruits, fish, cereals, legumes, olive oil and even a portion of egg whites. If one is insistent on non vegetarian food then it is a good idea to stick with grilled fish and grilled chicken (though of course without the accompanying, fattening chips). A good and effective diet plan should be devoid of any red meat or organs. Alcohol in any form does not sit well with a healthy diet plan, as it adds unnecessary calories, causes more and wrong eating, and over a sustained period damages liver and other organs which help in fat metabolism.

Looking good should not be your only motive when you want to lose weight, more important than that is how you feel while and after you lose that weight. I would recommend that healthy eating throughout your life should be the goal; a good diet plan should be a major part of your lifestyle, rather than just a passing phase or fad to impress people. A moderate, customized, workable, diet plan coupled with exercises and stress management is the key to healthy living. With what you like and dislike, you should derive your own diet plan and stick to it. If you need any assistance for the same you may contact us on http://www.mickeymehtahbf.com

About the Author

Shirin Mehta is a nutritional consultant, who works with Holistic health guru Mickey Mehta. She has a whole cache of weight loss diet plan, which include yoga tips as well.

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