Medically Supervised Diet
Meal plans should be designed to cater to your lifestyle and preferences. There are many types of diets that can be successful. It is helpful to research a few options to determine what type of diet is the best fit for you. Tracking your meals can increase success in adhering to your chosen meal plan.
FACTORS USED TO choose DIETARY PLANS
- Personal preferences
- Past successes
- Past challenges
- Understanding of nutrition and ability to apply information
- Individual dietary limitations
- Underlying health conditions
Types of Diets
- Calorie restricted diets (Weight Watchers, TLC diets, Calorie Count)
- Low carbohydrate diets (Atkins, Keto, Always Hungry)
- Low fat diets (Ornish, AHA diet, DASH)
- Nutrient focused diets ( Mediterranean, DASH, Whole 30, Plate Method)
- Intermittent fasting (Alternate day, TIme restricted)
Ketogenic Diet
The keto diet is high in fat, low in carbohydrates, and moderate in protein. The goal is to enter a state of ketosis, where your body burns fat for fuel. It's often used for weight loss and has gained popularity for its potential to reduce cravings.
Mediterranean Diet
This diet is based on the traditional eating patterns of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (especially fish), and healthy fats (olive oil). It is known for its potential cardiovascular benefits.
Paleo Diet
The paleo diet, or caveman diet, is based on the idea of eating like our ancestors. It focuses on whole foods, including lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds while avoiding processed foods, dairy, grains, and legumes.
Vegetarian/Vegan Diets
Vegetarians exclude meat but may include dairy and eggs in their diet. There are various types of vegetarian diets, such as lacto-vegetarian (includes dairy), ovo-vegetarian (includes eggs), and lacto-ovo vegetarian (includes both). Vegans avoid all animal products.
Very Low-Calorie Diet
Involves consuming restricted calorie diet usually less then <800 kcal per day.
Results in more weight upfront but does not produce greater long-term weight losses. May use commercial formulas available to physicians as meal replacement or store bought meal replacement. May be risky without medical management.
Meal Replacement
Meal replacements are products designed to provide a convenient and controlled way to manage calorie intake and nutrients, particularly for individuals looking to manage their weight. May choose to replace one or two meals a day or may choose total meal replacement especially with low calorie diet.
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is not so much a diet as it is an eating pattern. It involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting. There are various approaches, such as the 16/8 method (fast for 16 hours, eat during an 8-hour window) and the 5:2 diet (eat normally five days a week and restrict calorie intake on two days