Diets

Explore the many diets for weight loss and health, including fads and evidence-based approaches. Discover your path to a balanced diet.

The Glycemic Index Diet: an overview

The Glycemic Index diet focuses on foods that are lower in glycemic index and load, which can help with diabetes and weight loss.

The low FODMAP diet aims to reduce certain types of carbs that can cause bloating and gas. It can sometimes help reduce symptoms of IBS.

The paleo diet replicates our ancestors diet with wild game, fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, while avoiding dairy, grains, and legumes.

The anti-inflammatory diet focuses on eating foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, and avoiding pro-inflammatory foods.

Once you have a gastric balloon, properly transitioning from liquids on day 1 to 3, to solids by day 14, is key to success on your balloon.

The MIND diet is a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diet, and is designed to improve cognition, but is also good for weight loss.

Some popular examples of low carb diets are the keto, Atkins, South Beach, and Paleo diets. Each have their own spin to approaching low carb.

The keto diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carb diet. The goal is to help the body burn fat for energy instead of carbs.

The green Mediterranean diet is a variation of the traditional Mediterranean diet that emphasizes the consumption of plant-based foods.

Many variations of vegetarian diets exist, and some may also include dairy, eggs, or even fish, but generally avoid meat and poultry.

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes fresh plant-based foods, moderate amounts of fish, poultry, and dairy, and small amounts of red meat.

CICO, low carb, keto, high protein, and intermittent fasting are all good beginner diets. However you should modify them to fit your needs.