November 21, 2008
THE SPECIAL K DIET PLAN
A Special K diet plan involves eating a cup of one of the specially made Kellogg’s Special K cereals. Pour in 2/3 cup of skim milk and fruit for breakfast. Then, repeat the process for either lunch or dinner. Snack options are limited to fruits or vegetables. Special K products also include snack bars, meal replacement bars and drinks that complete the Special K diet plan. This program lasts for about two weeks.
Ever since it was introduced years ago, the Special K diet plan has received considerable amount of attention from both the dieters and the dieticians. On the upside, this diet plan is a delicious way of adding calcium to your diet. In support of this, several studies have claimed that additional calcium intake can actually help you lose some weight. Further, regular eating of breakfast is a great aid in weight loss efforts. Lastly, the meal replacements are really good choices for a quick weight loss in the first few weeks.
Unfortunately, there are lots of people who become bored with cereals easily. Truly, continuous eating of only a certain type of food can really usher in a monotonous eating habit. Special K cereals are also not a great source of fiber since they really are not whole grains. Large servings of fruits and vegetables should be taken in through out the day in order to meet the fiber needs of the body.
A Special K diet plan also did not consider that cereals are not very good replacements for a full meal. Cereals may contain nutrients but these are not enough to support an individual through out the day. Lastly, the shed pounds may return after going back to a normal eating habit.
Because of the number of setbacks of this diet plan, people have wondered if this is merely a gimmick for the manufacturers. The best diets are the ones that make you lose weight and keep it at the desired level. Unfortunately for Special K diet plan, it fails even at this most basic criterion.
November 19, 2008
Before, only the athletes and bodybuilders adhere to a high protein diet plan. But nowadays, since it seemed that this diet pays off, even common dieters have decided to follow this diet.
A high protein diet plan is essential for an athlete or bodybuilders because they are required have at least a gram of protein per pound of body weight. But whether you need to build muscles or to lose some weight, a high protein diet plan can help you achieve your goals.
Some of the foods used in diet plans high in protein are casein, whey, soy and nuts.
Casein is a protein found in cow’s milk. It is low in fat and cholesterol and can be added to a number of processed foods like cheese, coffee cream and infant milk. It makes you feel like you are full because its gel-like substance fills up the stomach rapidly. This, in turn, prevents muscle loss when dieting.
Whey is also a protein found in cow’s milk. It is host to lots of amino acids and provides the body with proteins without fat nor cholesterol. It also aids in ceasing the feeling of hunger and can be found in several food grain bars and protein drinks.
Soy diet involves taking in meals and drinks which are merely soy-based ones. They are extremely high in protein and provide lots of health benefits because they contain linolenic acid which aid in cell regeneration and production of hormones.
A high protein diet plan may also include nuts. These are abundant in protein albeit they also contain lots of calories and fats. They also contain lots of fiber which may help in the digestion process.
Recipes for high protein diet plan can be accessed online or from your dietician.