It’s that time of year again! New Year’s resolutions are in full swing.
You’ve planned all your workouts, cleaned out your pantries (bye bye cookies and chips) and vowed to make 2019 your healthiest year yet.
Time to start your new diet!
But wait…Where does real nutrition begin and the latest fad diet end?! They all seem to promise that you’ll lose weight, sleep better, have more energy and get fit fast. How do you know which one will work for you?!
We decided to break down the trendiest diets of 2019 and give you the cold hard facts about each one. At the end, we’ll tell you OUR fool-proof diet recommendation!
The keto diet is made up of 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. This combination enables your body to enter a state of ketosis, where the body switches from burning carbs for fuel, to burning fat for fuel. Think “Low Carb, High Fat”.
Our Verdict: Can support rapid weight loss, but may not be sustainable long-term. Use under physician supervision.
The Whole 30 diet cuts out sneaky sugars and the unnatural ingredients in things like artificial sweeteners, alcohol and soy products. During the 30 days you are not supposed to consume any grains, legumes or dairy. You may eat vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, meat, poultry, and some healthy oils and fats. Do this for 30 days!
Our verdict: Supports weight loss and can promote healthier eating habits, but is highly restrictive. Use under physician supervision
This diet can be performed in a few different ways:
Our verdict: If you use your non-fasting window to fuel your body with nutrient dense foods and you don’t feel restricted during your fasting window we think this is a great option. Use under physician supervision.
A paleo diet is a dietary plan based on foods similar to what might have been eaten during the Paleolithic era, which dates from approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. A paleo diet typically includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds — foods that in the past could be obtained by hunting and gathering.
Our Verdict: Can be a good way to incorporate healthy meals into an otherwise unhealthy diet, but beware of the restrictive nature of this diet. Use under physician supervision.
We’ll give you a little secret. All of these diets will work. All of these diets will help you lose weight. The best diet for you is one that is sustainable long-term.
We are huge advocates of modifying these trendy diets in order to fit your specific goals. EveryBODY is different! We also suggest using them to introduce your family to healthier ways of eating.
However, diets only work for a finite time. The most important thing to remember is that healthy lifestyle changes will give you the results you’re looking for. A well balanced diet and regular physical activity will make 2019 your best year yet!