Types of Diets

LOW FAT DIET
The logic of these diets is that since fat contains more calories than carbohydrates or protein, limiting the fat in our diet is a simple way to promote weight loss.
The logic of these diets is that since fat contains more calories than carbohydrates or protein, limiting the fat in our diet is a simple way to promote weight loss.

Upside
. A high-fat diet has been associated not only with obesity but also with heart disease and some types of cancer. The plan encourages the use of foods naturally low in fat, such as fruits and vegetables, which also contain healthy amounts of essential nutrients.

Downside
. There has been an explosion of foods that are reduced in fat yet contain lots of sugar: snack bars, cookies, cakes, candies, ice cream and so on. Those foods do not promote a healthy diet, even if they are low in fat.

Duration
Indefinite

Checklist
Restaurants:
Yes

Alcohol:
Varies

Caffeine:
Varies

Need to buy special foods:
Yes; focus is on foods that are fat-free or reduced in fat

Family friendly:
Yes

Okay for vegetarians:
Yes

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