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Ketogenic Diet
This diet was created in 1921 by Dr. Russell Morse Wilder to treat epilepsy in children. However, the diet has shifted over time because the diet became popularized, especially among celebrities. The standard diet is high in fat (75%) and low in carbs (5%). When you reduce carb intake and replace it with fat, the body enter ketosis. Fat is turned into ketones. -
The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet was created by Dr. Ancel Keys in the early 1950s. Like the name shows, this diet features the traditional food of countries surrounding the Mediterranean such as Greece and Italy. This diet features a high consumption of monounsaturated fats (in the form of olive oil). This is to replace saturated fats. Red wine is consumed during meals. There is a high consumption of legume, nuts, and seeds. This diet is said to decrease risk of Alzheimer’s. -
Atkins Diet
The Atkins Diet was created by a cardiologist named Robert Atkins. It was developed in 1960. The Atkins diet is low a carb diet. It has four phases. Phase 1 is Induction where you eat 20 net carbs per day. Phase 2 is Balancing where you add back carbs slowly. Phase 3 is Pre-maintenance where you increase the range of foods you eat. Phase 4 is Lifetime maintenance where you keep this way of eating for your whole life. -
Paleo Diet
This diet was created by Walter Voegtlin in 1975. However, it was popularized by Loren Cordain in his book "The Paleo Diet" published in 2002. It is based on what paleolithic humans ate. It includes lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Dairy, legumes and grains are very limited. Highly processed foods and refined sugars are not included. One benefit is improved glucose tolerance. -
The Zone Diet
This Diet was created in 1995 by Dr. Barry Spears. The Zone Diet has a strict ratio of 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. It is meant to reduce inflammation in the body. There are two methods to follow the diet: The Hand-Eye Method and the Zone Food Block Method. The Hand Eye Method is good for beginners. In this case, you use your hand to determine portion size. -
The Dunkan Diet
It was created by Pierre Dunkan in 2000 in France under the name “Je ne sais pas maigrir”, later rebranded when it spread to the UK in 2010 as the “Dunkan Diet”. The diet is high in protein and restricts carbohydrates. There are 4 phases: attack phase, cruise phase, consolidation phase, and stabilization phase. The first phase is very restrictive and will cause you to lose weight quickly because you only have 72 high protein food to choose from and you aren’t allowed any vegetables. -
South Beach Diet
The South Beach Diet was created in 2003 by Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist. This diet is low in carbs, but it has a higher amount of protein and healthy monounsaturated fats than is average. The high protein intake is because protein burns more calories during digestion than carbs or fat and it releases hormones that suppress hunger. -
The Five Bite Diet
The 5 Bite Diet was created in 2007 by Dr. Alwin C. Lewis. In this diet, followers do not eat breakfast. They take five bites of any food for lunch and five bites of any food for dinner. Throughout the day, you can drink any amount of calories free beverages. Dr. Lewis claims that you will stop feeling hungry after 3 days because your body will feel full on smaller amounts of food. This diet uses portion control to limit calories intake but it’s not meant to be used long term. -
Volumetrics Diet
The Volumetrics Diet was created by Barbara Rolls in 2011. In this diet, you eat foods that are low in calories but high in density. This diet allows you to larger portions of food. The energy density of food is minimized by cutting back on sauces and sweeteners and increased fiber. The goal is to “feel fuller”. The diet proposes that foods like fruits and vegetables are healthier because they have lower energy density. -
The 5:2 Diet
The 5:2 Diet was created by Dr. Michael Mosley in 2013. This diet is a type of intermittent fasting. In this diet, you eat normally for 5 days and restrict calorie intake to 500-600 calories for two days each week. This creates a calories deficit which causes you to lose weight. This diet does not outwardly restrict any foods, but followers are advised to not overeat during the 5 days of normal eating.
