Apr 30, 2010

Top Ten Fad Diets and Low Carb Diets?

Almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. But how to prevent this, mayve with a fad diet and here you can see a list fo the top ten fad diets. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020.

One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight and just not fit.

Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself in risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds:

1. heart disease 2. stroke 3. diabetes 4. cancer 5. arthritis 6. hypertension

Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases and to get a healthier living.

The quick weight loss methods which have spread like fire these days do not provide lasting results. And there some weightloss products in the market that could help you with your diet.Samples of weight loss products in the market nowadays:

· Diet Patch – this was already removed since 1990’s by FDA since they were proven ineffective. · Magnetic Diet Pills – allegedly flushes out fat, but not. · Guar Gum – causes internal obstruction. · Electrical Muscle Stimulators – no proven effect. · Eyeglasses that Suppress Appetite – These claims that the projected image on the retina decreases appetite. No proven fact. · Weight loss earrings – through acupuncture, suppresses appetite.

These are some examples of helping products, but you need a good weightloss program to follow. Like the mentioned fad diets.

Fad diets are pretty popular but are they healthy? Till now nobody really know if yes or not, a lot of people are relying on the raw diet food plan as the most healthy diet, but is it so? The most diets are discussed and there are so much eightloss programs that maybe not as healthy as some other. It is up to you which one you choose and feel well with the one. In fact the best way is not to permanently follow the fad diets, you have to change the diet to keep your health.

You can define a fad diet as an eating plan that is safe enough to follow for a short period of time, but undesirable to follow permanantly. But do not fall in panic, there are not as bad as some people say. If you feel like wanting some vitamins just eat some fruits even if the fad diet does not said so. But it is not as dangerous as you think when you do not get your portion of vitamins every day. You can eat nothing a few days without getting ill or something like that.

but now back to the point.

Here are the top ten fad diets, but maybe not in that order:

1. Negative Calorie diet 2. The Grape diet 3. The mono food diets 4. The Atkins diet 5. Icecream Diet 6. Caveman Fiet 7. Grapefruit Diet 8. Cabbage Food Diet. 9. Hollywood Diet 10.Tuna Diet

and so on, there are a lot more and you have to choose the right one for you.But remember the very crucial thing, without any exercise no one from the top ten fad diets can help you loosing permanent weight. Keep healthy.

Apr 27, 2010

The South Beach Low Carbohydrate Diet

The South Beach diet is a popular diet developed by a cardiologist, Arthur Agatston of Miami. It was originally intended to help his patients avoid or improve cardiovascular disease, with weight loss as a secondary aim.

What Is It?

The South Beach diet is based around the idea that there are good and bad carbohydrates and good and bad fats. It does not count calories and you are expected to eat until you are satisfied, but you are restricted on what foods you can eat. It also rates foods according to their sugar content (the glycemic index).

'Bad fats' (mainly saturated fats and trans fats) are to be avoided because of their alleged contribution to heart disease, which has been widely researched. This means cutting down on high fat meats and dairy products, replacing them with lean meats, oily fish and olive oil.

'Bad carbohydrates' are the quickly absorbed high glycemic index carbs such as sugar and refined grains (white flour, white rice etc). They are replaced with whole grains and high fiber foods, plus fruit in limited quantities.

There are three phases to the diet. Phase 1 is the most restrictive, lasting 2 weeks. Almost all carbohydrates are avoided in this first phase, including fruit. At this point the diet may seem a little like the Atkins diet but this is only for a limited 14 day period. A person might lose 8-13 pounds during these 2 weeks.

More foods are added back into the diet in phase 2. You will stay on phase 2 until you meet your weight target, hopefully losing 1-2 pounds per week during this time. Phase 3 is a maintenance plan, more flexible still, that you can use when you are at your ideal weight.

South Beach encourages dieters to eat 6 times a day (3 meals plus 3 snacks) and to eat more non-starchy vegetables.

Why Does It Work?

The first phases probably induces ketosis in the same way that the Atkins diet does. In the absence of carbohydrates the body uses its fat reserves for energy.

Beyond that, the addition of more fiber into the diet is good for us. The standard American or Western diet often does not contain even the minimum of fiber. Fiber also helps us to lose weight because it is a bulky substance that is not easily absorbed by the body. It fills us up while containing very few calories.

This means that although you are not consciously restricting calories on the South Beach diet, you are likely to reduce your calorie intake automatically, just because you will be filling your stomach with bulky, low calorie foods.

Switching to a diet containing more vegetables is likely to provide more of the essential minerals than most people have in their diets right now. This also increases satisfaction so that we will stop eating sooner. Often, people overeat partly because on a high fat diet they cannot get the nutrients they need without consuming a huge number of calories.

Also, research has shown that eating frequent, smaller meals is often better for weight loss than restricting yourself to 2 or 3 meals per day. So there are many factors which make the South Beach diet work for many people.

Any Negatives?

Although there are vegetarian options, strict vegetarians and vegans may find the first two weeks difficult, as may people who have a very active lifestyle. There is not much emphasis on exercise in this program.

Artificial sweeteners are accepted and even recommended on the diet. Some of these have health risks in themselves and using them will keep you in the habit of having sweet tasting foods, so you are likely to still crave sugar and candy.

If you have been on the standard Western diet, your food costs might increase a little because healthy food tends to cost more. Replacing junk food with fresh vegetables can increase the grocery bill. However, you will probably save on items like candy and alcohol (a little red wine is allowed in the later phases, but that is all).

It has the reputation of being a faddy, celebrity-driven diet but this may just be because of the name and the hype that it has had. Overall the South Beach diet is a good healthy weight loss plan for many people.

Apr 25, 2010

Guide To Low Carbohydrate Diet Sweeteners

There are some low carb sweeteners on the market, and then there are some other sugar substitutes that are not so low carb. In this guide we look at the most popular alternatives so that you can choose the one that will best suit you and your diet.

Sucralose

Marketed as Splenda in many countries, sucralose is an artificial sweetener produced by modifying sugar molecules. It has a sweetness of 600 times as much as sugar.

Sucralose is the low carb sweetener of choice for dieters because you can cook with it. Unlike many artificial sweeteners, it does not lose its sweetness at high temperatures. This means that combined with low carb flour substitutes, it can be used to bake low carb cookies, cakes and puddings.

If you buy the granulated version it contains bulking agents to contain the sweetness so that one teaspoon granulated Splenda has the same sweetness as one teaspoon granulated sugar. The bulking agents contain a small amount of carbohydrate and you will need to count these carbs in your daily total. It's about 0.5g carbohydrate per teaspoon, which is around one-tenth of the carbs in sugar.

Tablets for adding to hot drinks also contain some other ingredients. See packages for details. Liquid Splenda is pure sucralose plus water so it is carb-free.

Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana is a plant native to South America that has very sweet tasting leaves. It has been used as a sweetener in Japan for many years. It is marketed either as an extracted chemical called Rebaudioside-A (brand names include PureVia, Truvia) or simply as powdered plant leaf. In the USA the plant leaf is not approved as a food but only as a dietary supplement, so you will find it in health food stores.

It is zero calorie and zero carb, but some studies have suggested that it does produce an insulin response so may not be so suitable for diabetics. It also has a slightly different taste from regular sugar, with a little hint of licorice that can take some getting used to, although some people like it right away. Stevia is chosen by many low carb dieters who want a natural zero carb sweetener.

Aspartame

Aspartame is the artificial sweetener most often found in diet sodas. Marketed as Nutrasweet and Equal among other names, it is a powder produced by combining two amino acids or proteins. It breaks down at high temperatures and stops tasting sweet so it does not work for baking.

Sugar Alcohols

Sugar alcohols are neither sugars nor alcohols, but are a form of carbohydrate that is believed not to be absorbed by the body in the same way as other carbohydrates. They have names ending in -ol, e.g. maltitol, erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol.

There is debate about exactly what their effect is. In the absence of conclusive research, most low carb diets advise counting them as having half the carbs of sugar, i.e. 50g carbohydrate per 100g product, or 2.2g carbohydrate per teaspoon. This is still rather high so most people on a low carbohydrate diet avoid sugar alcohol low carb sweeteners and choose other sweeteners that have zero carbs.

Apr 22, 2010

Low Carbohydrate Diet Recipe Video

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to my next post here on Low carbohydrate diet blog.Found this recupe video very interesting.Just have a look:

Apr 19, 2010

Low Carohydrate Diet Inductio Phase Video

Came across this Low carbohydrate diet induction phase video and I think it might be of interest to you.

Apr 17, 2010

Planning for an Atkins Low Carbohydrate Diet

When it comes to the Atkins diet, your success will lie in your planning. Making sure you have the proper foods on hand when you begin your diet will go a long way toward your ongoing weight loss. There are many suggestions for Atkins diet meals in the Atkins books, and there are plenty of resources online for Atkins and low-carb recipes.

Planning your meals and snacks will be an important part of your life when you are on this diet. That advice really goes for any diet. When you eat whatever you like, you gain weight. Your current weight and health problems are a direct result of letting your eating habits go unchecked for so long.

As with all diet plans, becoming used to the Atkins way of eating is going to take some time and adjustment. The standard American diet relies heavily on carbohydrates and other restricted foods. Many people grew up on carbohydrate heavy favorites like spaghetti and meatballs, meat and potatoes and pasta casserole. It is going to take some effort and patience to get used to eating in an entirely new way.

There are two different approaches you can take in adjusting your diet. You can find replacements for your favorite foods with “mock” carbohydrates. For example, lasagna made with eggplant or zucchini instead of pasta is much more carb-friendly than the regular variety. Spaghetti squash noodles make a good substitute for spaghetti noodles. There are also many low-carb or carb-free replacements for bread, pasta and sugar products.

The second approach is to find out how to make new recipes that center around meats and other low-carb foods. There are a wide variety of meats that are acceptable on the Atkins plan. If you are used to just eating ground beef or chicken on a weekly basis, you’ll be surprised by the variety of meats that are out there. Try incorporating pork, lamb and ham into your weekly routine. You can also experiment with game fowl like Cornish hen, quail and pheasant. If you’ve never been a fan of fish, try a different variety. Some people who don’t like trout find they have a love of salmon or another fish. Don’t forget shellfish like mussels, clams and shrimp. These foods are all acceptable and can add variety to your diet.

Make sure to have some easy to prepare foods on hand for snacks and quick meals. For example, thin sliced cucumbers, radishes and celery mixed with lemon mayonnaise makes a great low-carb meal or dinner salad. Fried peppers, mushrooms and garlic served on arugula with feta cheese is another good option.

Research and try out different low-carb recipes so you have a good base of knowledge of what to prepare for meals. The most important step you can take in losing weight is planning. Getting a good arsenal of easy to prepare meals will prevent you from hitting the drive through or going to a restaurant and breaking your diet.

If you have delicious food to look forward to everyday, you’ll be less bored with your diet. Even during the restrictive induction phase, there are many food combinations that you can use. At first glance, the vegetable and meat options may seem restrictive. But this is only in comparison to what you have been used to eating. With a little planning and creativity, you can find something interesting to eat everyday.

Apr 14, 2010

Low Carbohydrate Diet List Part 3: Other Foods

In part 3 of our low carbohydrate diet list we will look at the carb count of other foods. Here we have the higher carb foods plus miscellaneous items that may or may not be low in carbohydrates.

Fruit

There are no sweet fruits with a net carb count under 5g per 100g. Raspberries, strawberries and blackberries are lowest (around 5.5g net carbs per 100g). Melons, including watermelon, have around 8g.

Most other fresh fruits are in the 10g - 20g net carb range, with bananas the highest. Dried fruits are much higher.

Grains

Unfortunately, there are no grains that make it onto the low carb list. Wheat, corn, rice, millet, barley, oats, rye, buckwheat (kasha) and quinoa are all high carb. They have around 60g - 80g net carb per 100g dry uncooked weight, or 20g - 30g net carb per 100g cooked. That is around 50g carbohydrate for a cup of cooked rice.

Anything made from grains will also be high in carbohydrates. This includes bread, pasta, couscous, popcorn, rice cakes, etc.

Alcohol

Whiskey, vodka, rum and gin are distilled spirits, which are virtually zero carbohydrate (until you add mixers).

Wine has around 3.7g carbohydrate per 5 fl oz serving (2.5g per 100 ml).

Regular beer has about 10g carbohydrate per 10 fl oz serving (3.6g per 100 ml). Light beer has around half of that.

Herbs And Spices

Most herbs are made from green vegetables so they can be included on your low carb list. Spices are often made from ground seeds and can be higher. Usually you would not use them in large enough quantities to cause a problem but check labels and count the carbs in your daily total.

Packaged And Processed Foods

When buying packaged and processed foods, always check the label for the nutritional information. In the USA and Canada, carbohydrates shown on labeling include fiber. Fiber is not digestible, so this can be subtracted from the carbohydrates to arrive at the net carbs of the food.

In most other countries including the UK, other EU nations and Australia, carbohydrates shown on labeling are already net of fiber so you should not subtract anything.

If you are not sure how this is done in your country, look on a food label to see whether the fiber is right under the carbohydrates and indented (you should subtract it) or somewhere else on the label, not associated with the carbohydrates (you should not subtract it).

There's another thing about American food labeling. In the USA, food labels are allowed to show 0g carbohydrate for anything under 0.5g, so for example eggs can be labeled 0g carbohydrate although they are not zero carb. These small amounts can add up. Online nutrition sites such as Fitday will have a more accurate count. However, this is not an issue in most other countries, including Canada, where food labels are accurate to the nearest 0.1g.

All of this information may seem complicated if you are new to low carb dieting. Most of us are so used to thinking about calories, it is hard to just forget about calories and start thinking carbs instead. However, you will probably be surprised how fast you come to have a feeling for which foods are likely to be low carb. To speed up this process, it is important to count your carbs accurately at first and make your own low carbohydrate diet list of your favorite foods and maybe even buy natural acai additional to your carb diet.

Apr 11, 2010

Low Carbohydrate Diet Pasta: Does It Exist?

Is there such a thing as low carbohydrate diet pasta? The answer is yes ... and no. Most pasta is made with grain flour and it is not possible to take out the carbs. However, some manufacturers claim to alter or coat the carbohydrates so that most of them are not digested.

Whether you buy regular pasta made from refined wheat flour, or whole wheat pasta, or special gluten free pasta made with corn, or even expensive health food store varieties made from old fashioned grains such as spelt, it is always going to be high carbohydrate according to most calculations. Here are some examples.

Regular spaghetti: 71g net carbohydrate per 100g (3.5 oz) dry, uncooked product. Chinese-style egg noodles: 68g net carbohydrate per 100g. Corn pasta: 68g net carbohydrate per 100g. Whole wheat spaghetti: 62g net carbohydrate per 100g. Low carb pasta, e.g. Dreamfields: 63g net carbohydrate per 100g (9g digestible).

According to the Dreamfields website, only around 9g carbohydrate per 100g of their dry low carb product (5g per 2 oz serving) is digestible. This means that most people on low carb diets can incorporate a little of this pasta into their diets. This is great news for any pasta fan!

There is also a type of noodle that is not just low carb but zero carb. These are called miracle noodles or shirataki noodles. You will find them at Asian markets and online stores.

These carb-free noodles are not made from grains at all. They are made from konjac root and they are almost all fiber. Konjac is an Asian plant that is cultivated in Japan. Its main component is a water-soluble dietary fiber called glucomannan. As you probably know, fiber fills our stomachs without being digestible. Therefore it has no carbs and no calories.

Some varieties of shirataki noodles are made with added soy in the form of tofu, and this type will contain a few carbs. Check labels, but they will almost certainly still count as a kind of low carb pasta for your diet.

Shirataki noodles and other konjac root products are often used in weight loss diets. In Japan, they are also used as a remedy for intestinal troubles. Studies have been published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition that suggest they can reduce cholesterol, and also reduce glucose levels in diabetics.

These 'miracle noodles' have no taste of their own so you will want a strong sauce. They also have a slimy texture that some people do not like and a fishy odor when you open the pack. However, the odor belongs to the water that they are preserved in, not to the noodles themselves, so you can get rid of it by rinsing the noodles in boiling water before you use them.

Shirataki noodles do not taste like Italian pasta but many people love them and they are certainly worth trying for anybody on a 1000 Calorie diet. They are best served with Asian style fish recipes or meatballs and low carbohydrate diet pasta sauce.

Apr 9, 2010

Low Carbohydrate Diet Foods Part 2: Low Carb Vegetables

How you use this low carb vegetables list will depend on which of the many low carb diets you are following. If you just count carbs and aim to stay under a certain daily total, then you will need to weigh your foods to have an accurate count at first.

Cup measures are not so accurate for vegetables because it makes such a difference how you chop the food. You can get a lot more broccoli in a cup if you cut it up small!

However, if you prefer to use cup measures, you can do it accurately by weighing one cup of a food, cut in the way that you normally cut it, and making a note of the weight and carb count per cup. Then in future you will know how many carbs you have in one cup of the food the way that you prepare it.

If you are following the Atkins diet, you have the list of low carb vegetables for induction in the book. You can add other veggies after induction. The lists vary a little in the different editions of the books so we will not reproduce them here. Just keep in mind that you should have a minimum of two cups of vegetables on induction and more later. Also, vegetables should account for more than half of your daily carb count. This means at least 11g net carbs from veggies if your daily carb level is 20g.

Low Carb Vegetables List

Green vegetables are mostly low carb (under 5g net carbohydrate per 100g), with the exception of kale, peas and beans. There are also some non-green veggies that are low carb. Here are some examples. Carb count is net carbs (not including fiber) per 100g of raw item.

Under 2g: lettuce, spinach, bok choy (pak choi), asparagus, endive, watercress.

2g - 2.9g: arugula (rocket), zucchini (courgette), summer squash (marrow), green bell pepper, celery, radish, eggplant (aubergine), tomato, mushroom, cauliflower, kohlrabi.

3g - 3.9g: cucumber, green cabbage, white cabbage, red bell pepper, jicama, okra, parsley, string beans, green onion tops (spring onion tops).

4g - 4.9g: broccoli, turnip, yellow bell pepper, fennel, snow peas (mange-tout).

Medium And High Carb Vegetables List

So that there is no confusion, we are including here some of the vegetables that do not make it onto the low carb vegetables list. Some of the medium carb vegetables, such as onion, can be included in a low carb diet in small quantities.

Medium carb vegetables (between 5g and 12g net carb per 100g) include onion, leek, green peas, kale, red cabbage, pumpkin, carrot, rutabaga (swede), winter squashes, celeriac.

High carb vegetables (over 12g net carb per 100g) include potato, corn, beans, lentils, parsnip.

Avocados And Olives

Olives and avocados are technically fruits, not vegetables. However, unlike other fruits they are low carb foods and make great salad ingredients. We are including them here so that they are not forgotten.

California (hass) avocados have just 1.8g net carbohydrate per 100g. Florida (smooth skinned) avocados have 2.2g. So both types are low carb.

Olives have around 3g net carb per 100g. However, be careful to check packaging when buying olives to make sure that there are no added sugars. Olives in salt water or oil with no added ingredients can be added to salads along with low carb vegetables.

Apr 6, 2010

Which Is The Best Low Carbohydrate Diet Today?

The question of which is the best low carb diet often comes up for people who are searching for ways to incorporate the low carbohydrate diet way of eating into their lives. Low carbohydrate food plans and diets can be very effective but they are not always an easy weight lose at home way.

Atkins Diet

Dr Robert Atkins is credited with making low carb diets popular with his book 'Dr Atkins' Diet Revolution', first published in 1972. It was largely revised in 'Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution' (2002) which remains the 'bible' for many people following the Atkins diet despite later amendments by the company that took over Dr Atkins' business after his death.

The Atkins diet focuses on restricting carbohydrate intake to a very low amount (under 20 net carbs) for a two- week induction period, then gradually increasing them to the point where you stop losing weight (the 'critical carbohydrate level for losing'). Foods are also limited during induction, and then gradually added back.

You can eat unlimited meat, fish, eggs and pure fats (oils and butter) at all times. Cheese, cream and vegetables are limited in induction, although you are advised to eat at least 2 cups of lower carbohydrate vegetables from the approved list. Milk, nuts, fruit, beans, starchy vegetables, whole grains, whole wheat products and alcohol are not allowed during induction but are added back later. Refined carbohydrates such as white bread and sugar are not allowed at any stage.

South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet was developed by Dr Arthur Agatston. In the first phase it is very similar to Atkins induction but includes a few more foods, for example beans, nuts and seeds in limited quantities. Other foods are phased in later.

South Beach is more restrictive in the types of fats consumed, promoting monounsaturated fats (olive oil, canola oil) and minimizing saturated fats like butter.

The main difference in format between South Beach and Atkins is that South Beach counts portions while Atkins counts grams of net carbohydrates (subtracting fiber, which is not digested).

Other Low Carb Diets

There are many other low carb diets out there. Some of the best known are Protein Power, the Sonoma diet and the Paleo diet. Broadly speaking they follow the same principle which is that restricting carbohydrates allows the body to go into lipolysis or 'fat-burning' mode, resulting in weight loss. At the same time there is plenty of fat consumed, which helps people stick to the diet because they do not feel hungry, even when calorie intake is relatively low.

So now for the big question: which is the best low carb diet? The answer will lie with you to some extent. Low carb diets do work provided you can keep to the rules. But think about what suits your lifestyle or food preferences before you start.

Vegetarians will find the induction phase of Atkins difficult, although it is possible as long as you eat both eggs and dairy foods. South Beach is probably easier for vegetarians.

The gram-counting style of Atkins is good for people with an analytical type of mind who like to know exactly where they are with a diet. South Beach would be better for people who would find carb-counting annoying and wouldn't actually do it.

The bottom line is this: the best low carb diet is the one that you can stick to.

Apr 3, 2010

So You Want To Be A Low Carbohydrate Diet Vegetarian?

Is there a low carb vegetarian diet? Low carbohydrate plans have a reputation of being all about meat, so you may wonder if it is even possible to be a low carb vegetarian. The good news is that yes, it is possible. However, it is easier with some plans than others, and there are certain things that you need to know.

On average, vegetarians have healthier weights than meat eaters, and this is even more true of vegans. But of course some individual vegetarians are overweight. Lacto-ovo vegetarians who eat milk products and eggs can overdose on chocolate, cakes and desserts like anybody else. Vegans may eat a lot of candy, french fries and processed vegan foods.

There is a big difference between low carb diets for vegetarians and vegans. In order to understand this, you need to know about the nutritional content of diets that are low in carbohydrates. Generally, foods that are high in carbohydrates like sugar, potatoes, bread, pasta and starchy vegetables are switched out of the diet in favor of foods that are high in fat.

For a lacto-ovo vegetarian this is not usually a problem. They will base their diet mainly around cheese, eggs and low carb vegetables with a few nuts and beans. It takes a little getting used to the idea of eating pasta sauce on broccoli instead of pasta, or salad without bread, but it is certainly possible.

Vegans (or vegetarians who do not eat both cheese and eggs) will have a little more difficulty on a low carb diet because it is harder for them to get enough protein without going over the carbohydrate levels. Vegan foods that are high in protein such as beans, nuts and vegetables, while not extremely high carb, are high enough that eating a lot of them could stop you getting into fat-burning lipolysis mode.

Nevertheless it is possible to follow a low carb vegetarian or even vegan diet with a little planning. The South Beach diet is good for vegetarians because it allows beans, nuts and seeds in limited quantities right from phase one. This gives you a much greater choice of foods than the Atkins diet, where these are not allowed in the first two weeks.

The low carb approach is a long term way of eating and should not be seen as a quick fix. Therefore, it is important to be sure that you will be happy on the plan before you start. For some vegetarians who are carrying just a little excess weight, cutting out sugar and refined grains might be enough to bring them back to the healthy weight range. But if you have more to lose or have tried other diets without success, a low carb vegetarian diet could be the answer.

Apr 1, 2010

3 Day Tuna Diet Low Carb Diet

There are a lot of weight loss products and quick diets for weight loss that offer that fast weight loss results, however, are these really guaranteed? The 3 day tuna diet is a fast diet and a kind of fad diet.

Can this diet live up to their assurance of a fit body? Or is it just unhealthy. I do not think so but you have to like tuna, that is for sure.

In US, there is an estimated 50 million people who try to lose weigh, unfortunately, only 5 per cent are successful. One thing is for sure, beware of fraudulent claims and extreme high cost because there is no magic to losing weight.

The 3 day tuna diet can help to lose quick weight maybe around 3 pounds, that depends own your own physical constitution. Some lose 3 and other people are losing 5 pounds while doing this short diet. There will be no long term success when doing this 3 day diet but to lose fast some pounds before going on holidays or a birthday it is great to get in shape very quickly.

When doing this diet you have to drink a lot of water and tea. This is very important to lose the pounds you want. You can do the same process every day or vary it. This depends on you.

For Breakfast you can eat 1 Egg, Banana, 1 Toast, crackers and something like this. But do not forget to drink when doing the 3 day tuna diet.

Lunch time you can eat of course tuna,crackers and toast. Again drink black tea or water. For dinner you can eat beef, carrots, broccoli, tuna, banana or cabbage. You can even eat 1/2 cup of vanilla icecream.

As you can see it is pretty easy to follow. Some websites claim that you can lose up to 10 pounds in three days following this diet. That seems highly unlikely, and most websites that contain the diet do not include testimonials or anyone saying they have actually had success with the diet. Even it could be possible, it is not reallsitic and you can just expect 2 to 4 pounds. Not more, this is a myth.Eventhough the diet is connected with a hospital, the are 10 pounds are not a serious number.

The diet is floating around the internet a long time and in my opinion there are better ways to lose weight quick but it is simple to use and a 3 day tuna diet is very popular. And like said above there are a lot of ways to do it. You can eat a lot of tuna or not. This is up to you, there are a lot of different meal plan on the internet for the 3 day tuna diet you can choose from or just stick to your own plan. 3 days to lose weight is a good thing but not specific for the long term success. So if you want to try it but do not expect to much of it. For long term the 3 day tuna diet is not the best. If you want serious and permanent weightloss there are better choices available.