The Facts on Fad Diets

Weight loss veterans know that losing weight and keeping it off requires a long-term commitment, yet even savvy dieters can occasionally be tempted by the quick weight loss promised by fad diets. As each new “lose weight fast” gimmick comes along, some people forget about the negatives associated with most fad diets — from a lack of nutritional value to food restrictions that are hard to live with — while others might not know if the weight-loss plan they’re considering is a fad or a program that could be helpful over the long haul. Here’s how to tell a flash-in-the-pan plan from an effective one.

Here are some of the red flags that indicate a weight-loss plan is an ineffective fad diet:

The diet promises that you will lose weight fast or at an unrealistic pace. The claims sound too good to be true. The diet's recommendations are based on a single study – or no research at all.
The diet's recommendations seem extreme.
Statements made about the diet are refuted by reputable scientific organizations.
It refers to foods as “good” or “bad.”
Personal testimonials are used to “sell” the diet.
The fad diet involves crash dieting, or very intense reductions in eating and drinking.

Feeding The Popularity Fad Diets

Why do fad diets become the rage? A number of factors typically fuel their popularity, including:
Celebrity endorsements. Who doesn’t want to be as popular and slender as the latest starlet?
The promise of quick weight loss. In this age of instant everything, there’s a natural temptation to fall for a weight-loss plan that promises quick weight loss in only weeks rather than months.
The “elimination” mentality. The idea that cutting out certain foods will result in quick weight loss plays into popular beliefs about dieting. “Many of these diets promote elimination of one or multiple food groups for a set number of days or in very specific combinations with some sort of gimmick,” says Penta, adding that many people equate misery and deprivation with dieting and so are more willing to accept this type of weight-loss plan, at least for a brief while.

When you're on Alpha Lipid SD2 diet programme, you are actually practicing a low carb and protein diet.SD2 diets may also change a person's metabolism. When carbohydrates are restricted, the body begins burning its own fat for fuel -- a state called ketosis. This can be measured by ueing the Ketone Test Set.

The most nutritious SD2 diet plans are low in fat and in carbohydrates, rather than high in fat and low in carbohydrates.

Fish is a no-brainer -- it's loaded with protein and almost always low in fat. Even the types that have more fat, such as salmon, are a good choice. That's because the fat in fish is generally the heart-healthy kind known as omega-3 fatty acid -- and most diets don't contain enough of this good-for-you fat.

Eggs are perhaps the most classic and certainly least expensive form of protein. The American Heart Association says an egg a day is safe for healthy adults, so you may want to get cracking with eggs when you're on a high-protein diet. If you're concerned about the fat and cholesterol, egg whites are a good substitute and a heart-healthy source of protein.

If you want to give your SD2 diet a tasty boost, don’t overlook dairy products as a protein source. Milk, cheese, and yogurt are not only protein-rich, they also provide calcium for strong bones and a healthy heart. Look for low-fat, nonfat, or reduced fat dairy products as part of a reduced calorie diet plan.

The formula for permanent weight loss is a healthy lifestyle. This includes eating nutritious, low-calorie foods and participating in regular physical activity.