Diets

Paleo Diet

A diet based on the types of foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans

The aim is to return to a way of eating that's more like what early humans ate

Includes

Fish

Meat

Eggs

Vegetables

Excludes

Processed Foods

Fruits

Pros

Clean diet

Lose weight

Cons

Expensive

Cannot eat grains or dairy

South Beach Diet

based on the premise of changing one’s overall eating habits by balancing out one’s everyday diet.

Goal is to change the overall balance of the foods you eat to encourage weight loss and a healthy lifestyle

Includes

Seafood

Poultry

Soy products

Excludes

Fruits

Grains

Pros

Very simple

Making lifestyle choices that will help you achieve a healthy weight and maintain it long into the future

Cons

Exclusion of fruits from your diet

If you restrict your carbs too much you can develop ketosis. Ketosis can cause weakness, fatigue and dehydration.

Raw Food Diet

This is a diet that places a premium on eating uncooked and unprocessed foods

The goal of the diet is to eliminate the intake of any foods that have been pasteurized or produced with any kind of synthetics or additives.

Includes

Raw Fruits

Raw Meat

Raw Vegetables

Excludes

Fresh foods

Cooked or Processed foods

Pros

Good for alkalizing

Can be more nutrient rich

Cons

It’s difficult to meet nutrient needs

It’s hard on the digestive system

Atkins Diet

A diet high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates

The aim is to change your eating habits and lose weight

Includes

Meat

Healthy fats

Eggs

Excludes

Grains

Sugar

Pros

Lose weight

Cuts Alcohol

Cons

Risk of heart disease

Bad breath

Vegan Diet

Is a plant based diet

The aim is to stay away from eating anything animal based or processed

Includes

Legumes

Vegetables

Excludes

Meat

Seafood

Dairy

Pros

Promotes weight loss

Reduces risk of illnesses

Cons

Lack in some vital nutrients

A radical change

Mediterranean Diet

a diet of a type traditional in Mediterranean countries, characterized especially by a high consumption of vegetables and olive oil and moderate consumption of protein, and thought to confer health benefits

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes: Eating primarily plant-based foods

Includes

Vegetables

Fruits

Whole grains

Excludes

Sugar-sweetened beverages

Processed meat

Pros

Mediterranean diet promotes heart health

Maintain a healthy weight and lower sodium intake due to the reduction of processed foods

Cons

The Mediterranean diet is not very specific. It doesn’t include exact serving amounts per day, but rather works on total distribution of nutrients, which can be confusing.

The Mediterranean diet can also be more expensive than other diets