As New Year rolls around again and we look at the results of overindulging in the holidays, a lot of people are thinking about ways to lose weight. Here are the popular diets being considered by many (taken from Amazon bestsellers list):
Overall trends | New diets | Old favorites
Overall trends
Detox/cleansing | Gluten-free | Paleo | Vegan | Elimination/reintroduction | Low calorie | Mediterranean
Detox/cleansing
Detoxing/cleansing diets have been popular for the past few years, especially in the new year.
10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse (2014) by JJ Smith
A detox/cleanse made up of green leafy veggies, fruit, and water; either full (green smoothies and light snacks) or modified (green smoothies and snacks and a non-smoothie meal a day).
Superfood Smoothies (2013) by Julie Morris
“100 nutrient-rich recipes using the world’s most antioxidant-, vitamin- and mineral-packed foods”
Gluten-free
Diets continue to suggest going gluten-free, even if you don’t have celiac disease
Against All Grain (2013) cookbook by Danielle Walker
“Omitting grains, gluten, dairy, and refined sugar doesn’t correlate with omitting taste in these recipes.”
Grain Brain (2013) by David Perlmutter MD
Improving brain health – eat a diet high in healthy fats, naturally raised animal proteins, vegetables; low carbohydrate and low fruit, no processed carbs or sugars
Wheat Belly (2011) by William Davis M.D.
Gluten-free, unprocessed foods including vegetables, meats, raw nuts and seeds; avoid processed and sugary foods
Paleo
Paleo diets area still bestsellers – a combination of avoiding common allergens and going back to your roots.
It Starts With Food (2012) by Dallas & Melissa Hartwig
Paleo – eat high-quality meats / animal proteins, vegetables, fruits, and fats; avoid sugars, grains, legumes, most dairy, highly processed foods
Against All Grain (2013) cookbook by Danielle Walker
“Omitting grains, gluten, dairy, and refined sugar doesn’t correlate with omitting taste in these recipes.”
Practical Paleo (2012) by Diane Sanfilippo
Unprocessed proteins and vegetables; limited dairy and eggs for some people; no grains, no legumes, no processed foods, no refined sugars, no processed fats
Well Fed (2011) paleo recipes by Melissa Joulwan
“All of the Well Fed recipes — made with zero grains, legumes, soy, sugar, dairy, or alcohol — were created so you can enjoy your food every time.”
Vegan
Vegan diets tend to be specially popular at the beginning of the year, a type of cleanse perhaps?
Thug Kitchen (2014) vegan cookbook by Thug Kitchen
“In their first cookbook, they’re throwing down more than 100 recipes for their best-loved meals, snacks, and sides for beginning cooks to home chefs”
The Oh She Glows Cookbook (2014) by Angela Liddon
“The Oh She Glows Cookbook is packed with more than 100 delicious recipes such as go-to breakfasts, protein-packed snacks, hearty entrées, and decadent desserts”
Elimination/reintroduction
A number of diets in recent years have suggested you eliminate common foods and reintroduce them to see whether you react to them.
It Starts With Food (2012) by Dallas & Melissa Hartwig
Paleo – eat high-quality meats / animal proteins, vegetables, fruits, and fats; avoid sugars, grains, legumes, most dairy, highly processed foods
Practical Paleo (2012) by Diane Sanfilippo
Unprocessed proteins and vegetables; limited dairy and eggs for some people; no grains, no legumes, no processed foods, no refined sugars, no processed fats
Low calorie
Ever-popular, even though few new diet books suggest restricting calories.
The Skinnytaste Cookbook (2014) by Gina Homolka
“Easy, flavorful recipes that are miraculously low-calorie and made from all-natural, easy-to-find ingredients”
Mediterranean/DASH
Popular at this time of the year when the US News releases its top-rated diets, which always have the DASH diet at the top of the list.
DASH Diet for a Younger You (2014) by Marla Heller
“Reveals five age-defying strategies designed to target the root causes of aging, including Oxid-Aging, Inflamm-Aging, and Glyc-Aging. You’ll lose weight and turn back the clock while enjoying a delicious diet of antioxidant rich superfoods, satisfying plant-based meals, and foods that promote healthy gut bacteria and decrease inflammation and cravings”
New diets
Dr Phil’s 20/20 diet | DASH Diet for a Younger You | The Food Babe Way | Zero Belly Diet | Bulletproof Diet | The Burn | Adrenal Reset Diet
Dr Phil’s 20/20 diet (2015) by Phil McGraw
Release date: January 6, 2015
“In this diet, readers will start by eating only 20 key ingredients, called the “20/20 Foods,” which theories indicate may help enhance your body’s thermogenesis and help you feel full. But that’s just the beginning. This book empowers you with cognitive, behavioral, environmental, social and nutritional tools so you can finally reach your goal, and learn lifelong healthy habits to maintain those results.”
DASH Diet for a Younger You (2014) by Marla Heller
Release date: December 30, 2014
“Reveals five age-defying strategies designed to target the root causes of aging, including Oxid-Aging, Inflamm-Aging, and Glyc-Aging. You’ll lose weight and turn back the clock while enjoying a delicious diet of antioxidant rich superfoods, satisfying plant-based meals, and foods that promote healthy gut bacteria and decrease inflammation and cravings”
The Food Babe Way (2015) by Vani Hara
Release date: February 10, 2015
“Cut hidden food toxins, lose weight, and get healthy in just 21 days”
Zero Belly Diet (2014) by David Zinczenko
Release date: December 30, 2014
7-day cleanse and lifetime eating guidelines; eat vegetables, fruits, lean protein, healthy fats, nuts and seeds, legumes; three meals plus smoothie plus optional snack each day; one cheat meal a week; avoid gluten, refined grains, dairy, sugar, processed foods
Bulletproof Diet (2014) by Dave Asprey
Drink “Bulletproof Coffee” for breakfast every day; eat lots of vegetables, approved fats, some grass-fed protein; avoid sugar, gluten, corn, dairy; test to see which foods you’re sensitive to
The Burn (2014) by Haylie Pomroy
Release date: December 30, 2014
“In The Burn, Haylie breaks new ground and gives anyone trying to lose weight new tools for busting through plateaus. Using targeted micronutrients to incinerate weight-loss roadblocks, Haylie will help you remove the problem”
Adrenal Reset Diet (2014) by Alan Christianson NMD
Release date: December 30, 2014
“The idea that people simply eat too much is no longer supported by science. The emerging idea is that weight gain is a survival response… A pioneering plan for optimal function of these small but powerful organs”
Old favorites
It Starts With Food | 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse | The Doctor’s Diet | Practical Paleo | Grain Brain | Fast Metabolism Diet | Trim Healthy Mama | Wheat Belly
It Starts With Food (2012) by Dallas & Melissa Hartwig
Paleo – eat high-quality meats / animal proteins, vegetables, fruits, and fats; avoid sugars, grains, legumes, most dairy, highly processed foods
10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse (2014) by JJ Smith
A detox/cleanse made up of green leafy veggies, fruit, and water; either full (green smoothies and light snacks) or modified (green smoothies and snacks and a non-smoothie meal a day).
The Doctor’s Diet (2014) by Travis Stork MD
Unprocessed, moderate-portion diet in 3 stages; low in sugar, simple carbohydrates, unhealthy fats, and sodium; moderate amounts of lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains; generous amounts of fiber-rich vegetables, legumes, and fruits
Practical Paleo (2012) by Diane Sanfilippo
Unprocessed proteins and vegetables; limited dairy and eggs for some people; no grains, no legumes, no processed foods, no refined sugars, no processed fats
Grain Brain (2013) by David Perlmutter MD
Improving brain health – eat a diet high in healthy fats, naturally raised animal proteins, vegetables; low carbohydrate and low fruit, no processed carbs or sugars.
Fast Metabolism Diet (2013) by Hayley Pomroy
Diet confusion, cycling diet with a change in strategy every few days; no wheat, corn, dairy, soy, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, dried fruit or fruit juices, artificial sweeteners, fat-free “diet” foods
Trim Healthy Mama (2012) by Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett
“A common sense guide to satisfy your cravings and energize your life. For women of all ages and stages! Over 250 recipes, proven ways to lose weight, how to balance your hormones, how to re-fire your metabolism, make your skin glow, ignite marriage intimacy”
Wheat Belly (2011) by William Davis M.D.
Gluten-free, unprocessed foods including vegetables, meats, raw nuts and seeds; avoid processed and sugary foods
What diet are you planning to use to lose weight in 2015?
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