Diet Summaries

Diet Summaries During the time I researched “diabetes diets,” I ran across the names of many other diets—some that people in the groups had tried and some that they were asking about. So I decided to research further and compile a comparison chart. Some of the diets were diabetes‐specific but many were not. Name of Diet Description Purpose Reference Adventist Edenic Diet A diet based on what Adam and Eve To promote optimal health. http://www.amazingfacts.org/media‐ are believed to have consumed in library/media/e/1230/t/what‐was‐gods‐original‐diet‐ Garden of Eden. Genesis speaks of a in‐the‐garden‐of‐eden.aspx diet of fruits, grains, nuts, and legumes. After sin God introduced the "herb of the field" vegetables. Essentially vegan, though mother’s milk (for babies) and honey is permitted. Adventist Lacto‐ovo A well‐balanced vegetarian diet that Adventists believe the key to http://www.adventist.org/vitality/health/ Vegetarian Diet avoids the consumption of meat wellness lies in a life of balance coupled with intake of legumes, whole and temperance and grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables, abstention from animal flesh. along with a source of vitamin B12. May include dairy products and eggs. Adventist Non‐ To adopt the most healthful diet To be in compliance with http://www.adventist.org/fileadmin/adventist.org/files/articles/official‐ statements/28Beliefs‐Web.pdf vegetarian Diet possible and abstain from the unclean Seventh‐day Adventist foods identified in the Scriptures, Fundamental Belief No. 22 http://www.a‐vegetarian‐diet.com/Leviticus‐11.html notably pork and shellfish. Adventists (clean meat as specified in believe that God allowed consumption Leviticus 11) of clean meat after the Flood. American Diabetes 1550‐1650 calories per day Having diabetes should not http://www.diabetes.org/mfa‐recipes/about‐our‐ Association Nutrition Moderate‐carbohydrate (about 45% of prevent you from enjoying a meal‐plans.html#sthash.WPRxC05f.dpuf Guidelines calories come from carbohydrate) wide variety of foods. Meals have 45‐60 grams of carbohydrate Snacks have 10‐25 grams of carbohydrate 10% of calories from saturated fat, and focus on healthy or "good" fat sources Name of Diet Description Purpose Reference (“Good fats" include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats) 300 mg of cholesterol per day 25 grams of dietary fiber per day 2300 mg of sodium or less per day Atkins Diet You eat a bit more protein—think Weight‐loss diet. http://www.atkins.com/Home.aspx chicken, fish, shellfish, pork, beef, and tofu; more olive oil, butter, avocado, and other delectable fats that give food flavor; and lots of leafy greens and other vegetables. You initially hold off on higher‐carb vegetables, as well as fruit and whole grains. You omit starchy, sugary carbohydrate foods low in nutrients, such as bagels and sweetened breakfast cereals. Autoimmune Paleo or Said to be a version of the Paleo diet To reduce inflammation in the http://aiplifestyle.com/what‐is‐autoimmune‐protocol‐ AIP Diet (refer to link for more complete intestines diet/ description) Banting Diet Only 6 food items are expressly Weight‐loss diet. http://www.lowcarb.ca/atkins‐diet‐and‐low‐carb‐ prohibited: bread, milk, butter, beer, plans/harvey‐banting.html sugar, and potatoes. No attempt is made to restrict all carbohydrates. Exercise: not considered relevant. CHIP (Complete Health Low in total fat with minimal refined A Seventh‐day Adventist https://www.chiphealth.com/About‐CHIP/about‐chip/ Improvement Program) fats (fats and oils 15‐20 % of total lifestyle enrichment program calories/day) designed to reduce disease risk High in fiber (40‐50 grams) factors through the adoption Low in salt of better health habits and Plant‐food based (vegan) appropriate lifestyle More reliant on whole foods, especially modifications. The goal is to complex carbohydrates lower blood cholesterol, Sugar Minimal hypertension, and blood sugar Cholesterol 50 milligrams levels and reduce excess Salt 5 grams weight. This is done by Water 8 glasses/day improving dietary choices, enhancing daily exercise, Name of Diet Description Purpose Reference increasing support systems and decreasing stress, thus aiding in preventing and reversing disease. Daniel Fast Based on the fasting experiences of the For spiritual purpose only. Not http://daniel‐fast.com/ Old Testament prophet. It’s a partial for any specific health benefit. fast where some foods are eaten while http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/ultimate‐daniel‐ others are restricted. Most people use fast‐food‐guidelines/ this method of fasting for 21 consecutive days. Essentially vegan. DASH Diet The DASH diet eating plan is a diet rich To lower high blood pressure http://dashdiet.org/what_is_the_dash_diet.asp in fruits, vegetables, low‐fat or nonfat without medication. dairy. It also includes mostly whole grains; lean meats, fish, and poultry; nuts and beans. It is high fiber and low to moderate in fat. Feingold Diet A form of elimination diet where foods For children (and adults) who http://www.feingold.org/ containing certain harmful additives have behavior and/or learning are removed and replaced with similar problems. foods that are free of those additives. Specifically eliminates artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Also eliminates salicylates on Stage 1. Requires adherence to a Food List of products that have been carefully researched to be in compliance with Feingold guidelines. Fuhrman, Joel The Nutriatarian diet style is comprised Disease reversal and http://www.drfuhrman.com/ask/default.aspx primarily of vegetables, fruits, beans, prevention, longevity nuts, and seeds. A limit of 5‐10% percent of calories is placed on animal product intake, and, high‐glycemic refined grains and sugars and processed foods are even more strongly avoided. GAPS Diet (Gut and Foods allowed are eggs (if tolerated), For people with serious http://www.gapsdiet.com/The_Diet.html Psychology Syndrome) fresh meats (not preserved), fish, digestive symptoms. Also for Name of Diet Description Purpose Reference shellfish, fresh vegetables and fruit, helping with learning http://www.gaps.me/preview/?page_id=28 nuts and seeds, garlic, and olive oil. disabilities, psychiatric Important to have plenty of natural disorders and physical fats in every meal from meats, butter, problems, such as autism, ghee, coconut (if tolerated) and cold hyperactivity and attention pressed olive oil. Animal fats on meats deficit, dyslexia, dyspraxia, are particularly valuable. Fermented depression, schizophrenia, foods (sauerkraut, yogurt, and kefir) bipolar disorder, obsessive‐ are also a very important part of this compulsive disorder, eating diet. Avoid processed foods. Diet disorders, epilepsy and more should be followed for two years (truly a diet, not a lifestyle change). Hallelujah Diet A clean food, plant‐based (vegan) diet Improved health and disease http://www.myhdiet.com/?leadsource=1944 of vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts. prevention. Ketogenic Diet The diet is high in fat, supplies An elevated level of ketone http://www.charliefoundation.org/explore‐ketogenic‐ adequate protein, and is low in bodies in the blood, a state diet/explore‐1/introducing‐the‐diet carbohydrates. A true low‐carb, known as ketosis, leads to a ketogenic diet is one in which the reduction in the occurrence of percentage of calories from epileptic seizures. Another carbohydrates is closer to 5‐10% and effect of the diet is that it fat is 80% of total calories. lowers glucose levels and improves insulin resistance. Kosher Diet Kashrut is the body of Jewish law The short answer to why Jews http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm dealing with what foods we can and observe these laws is because cannot eat and how those foods must the Torah says so. be prepared and eaten. (See Reference.) Most notably, no pork and no mixing of meat with dairy. Low‐carb High‐fat Diet Daily carb quota: 20‐50 grams Aside from weight loss, a lot of http://youtu.be/dSLf4bzAyOM Fat: 80% of calories people experience several Carbs: 10% of calories other health benefits. Diabetes https://www.facebook.com/groups/reversingdiabetes/ Protein: 10% of calories (some end up with no medication at all!), allergies get better, a lot of digestive problems gets better, mood swings gets better. Name of Diet Description Purpose Reference Macrobiotic diet Eating grains as a staple food, Reasons vary. Some claim diet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrobiotic_diet supplemented with other foods such as is beneficial for cancer. local vegetables, and avoiding the use of highly processed or refined foods and most animal products. May include fish and other seafood. McDougall Diet The McDougall Diet is based on To reverse “lifestyle” diseases, https://www.drmcdougall.com/ starches (corn, potatoes, rice, wheat, such as heart disease, obesity, etc.) with the addition of fruits and diabetes, etc. without https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/education/free‐ vegetables. Emphasis is on eating very medication. mcdougall‐program/steps‐to‐recovery/foods‐not‐ low‐fat. Coffee, tea, and alcohol not allowed/ allowed. Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet emphasizes: Heart‐healthy eating plan http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy‐living/nutrition‐ Eating primarily plant‐based and‐healthy‐eating/in‐depth/mediterranean‐diet/art‐ foods, such as fruits and 20047801 vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts Replacing butter with healthy fats, such as olive oil Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a month Eating fish and

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