The mind boggles at all the different types of dietary restrictions there are out there. Be it religious, ethical, weight loss or for health, here's an overview of all the different types of diet out there....
Once upon a time, I used to be a fussy eater. These days, I love food and I absolutely love trying new cuisines and exploring things I never heard of before. So, after a little bit of googling, I have come across some different diets that people do, some are cultural, some ethical and there are the fad diets designed for weight loss.
So, here is the A-Z of different diets.....
Atkins Diet
Founded by Dr. Robert Atkin and became popular in the early 2000s. Dieters would consume a high intake of protein and fat and low on carbohydrates. Although there is hardly any restrictions here, there is very little balance in this type of diet. it has been linked to a higher risk of developing osteoporosis, heart disease and some cancers. I see the appeal but I would not recommend!
Baby Food Diet
The baby good diet was made popular by a celebrity trainer, Tracey Anderson. Dieters would replace one meal a day with baby food so they would be consuming very little calories in that meal.
Cabbage Diet
A rapid weight-loss strategy lasting a week where dieters would have as much water and cabbage and certain other food as they wanted. A person can lose up to 10 pounds within a week.
Dairy-free
Dieters are usually intolerant or allergic to lactose. This type of diet cuts of cheese, milk, yoghurt, butter, etc.. There are dairy free alternatives that they would have instead.
Energy diet
Energy diet can also be called the calorie counting diet where dieters are looking at the amount of calories they are consuming and burning per day.
Fruitarian Fruitarian dieters are a subset of vegetarians. Those on a fruitarian diet consume up to 75% of fruits, seeds and nuts.
Gluten-free A gluten free diet is usually followed by those who have Celia disease. This kind of diet excludes protein gluten, which is usually found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye, and a cross between wheat and rye called triticale.
Halal Diet
Muslims eat a halal diet. This is where the meat from animals is slaughtered in a humane and clean way. Cold water animals do not need to be slaughtered in this way.
Instinct Diet Founded by Nutrition professor, Dr Susan Roberts, the Instinct Diet does not focus on calorie counting. Instead it looks at keeping weight off by having protein, fibre and certain carbohydrates in the diet.
Jenny Craig
The Jenny Craig Diet is about in small, frequent portions and to increase energy levels by increasing daily exercise and activity.
Kosher Like Muslims, Jews also eat meat that is slaughtered in a specific way. Kosher meat causes least amount of harm to the animals; the animals are made unconscious and the death happens almost immediately.
Macrobiotic Diet A macrobiotic diet is great for weight loss; this diet is low on fats and sugar and high in fibre and complex carbohydrates.
Nordic Diet The Nordic diet contains less sugar, less fat, twice the fiber, and twice the fish and seafood. This type of diet is typical of those who are from the Nordic countries i.e Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.
Ornish Diet The Ornish diet consists of mainly beans, legumes, fruits, grains and vegetables and a low to moderate consumption of products such as milk, cheese and yogurt. Those on the Ornish diet only take in 10% of their calories from fat and the 90% from other sources and so this is also a very effective weight loss strategy.
Pescatarian
Pescatarians are a sub-category of Vegetarian eaters. They exclude all meat, with the exception of fish from their diet.
Quantum Wellness Diet
The Quantum Wellness diet is a 21-day cleanse diet where the dieter eats a wholesome plant-based diet and abstain from sugar, caffeine, gluten, alcohol, and animal products.
Raw food diet
A raw food diet consists mainly of uncooked and unprocessed organic foods such as nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables and sprouted grains. Any food that is cooked on the raw food diet cannot exceed more than 118 degrees.
Slimfast Diet The Slimfast diet is a strategic diet programme for rapid weight loss, where the dieter eats SlimFast meal replacements and one regular meal. The dieter is supposed to do this six days out of seven for effective weight loss results.
Unprocessed food diet
The Unprocessed Food diet is a balanced diet that focuses on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and protein. It also encourages controlling portion sizes and does not ban any food groups.
Vegan Vegans are a subset of vegetarians; their diet is free from any animal products including honey, milk and eggs. Vegans also do not wear leather, silk or wool as these are products made from animal.
Vegetarian
Vegetarians are those who do not consume any meat in their diet. They may still consume eggs and diary and other animal-based products.
Weight Watchers Diet The Weight Watchers Diet follows a smart points system where different foods are assigned different points. Dieters are allowed to consume a certain number of points throughout the day and they will use the points on the food to tally up their scores when eating. 5:2 diet
The 5:2 Diet was popularised by British doctor, Dr Michael Mosley. Those who are on the 5:2 diet typically consumes a normal diet five days of the week and for two days, they restrict their intake to 500-600 calories.
Yogurt Diet The yogurt diet is a very effective weight loss strategy where the dieter consumes a high volume of yogurt, which is known to be low in fat and high in protein. This type of diet typically last for a month.
Zone Diet Founded by Biochemist, Barry Sears, The Zone Diet sets out specified ratios of calories from protein and carbohydrates. Those who are on the Zone Diet are recommended to eat five times a day.
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