Michael R Eades, MD, Mary Dan Eades published by Bantam January 1996
Protein Power owes a lot to the original low-carb diet developed by Dr. Atkins. Here you will find the now familiar insulin production theory that is the mantra of the low-carb advocates.
During phase one of Protein Power, known as intervention, you can consume up to 30 grams of carbohydrates a day but never more. A formula based on your bone structure, your weight and your activity level will tell you how many protein grams you can eat every day to get rid of your “fat pounds.” You can consume more than the recommended number of protein grams on this part of the plan, but never less.
How long you stay in any phase depends on your diet goals. Those who have a lot of pounds to shed would stay in the intervention stage until they are closer to an ideal weight. Then they can shift to phase two to tone up and continue weight loss. Just like the other low-carb diets, you are allowed to increase your carb intake as the phases of Protein Power evolve.
When it comes to carbs, the authors have developed an equation called Effective carbohydrate content or ECC, that measures undigested fiber and allows more fruits and vegetables than the standard charts.
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The Hamptons Diet : Lose Weight Quickly and Safely with the Doctor’s Delicious Meal Plans
by Fred Pescatore John Wiley & Sons April 16, 2004
The Hamptons Diet is perhaps the newest low carb diet you will find in the bookstores. The author claims he named it after the exclusive Long Island community because the residents there eat the closest thing to a Mediterranean diet he’s found in the USA. But at least subliminally it implies that you aspire to resemble the thin rich and famous of the Hamptons!
And not surprisingly, the price of following this diet may require a Hamptons salary! One of the central ingredients in this plan is macadamia nut oil. And while it may be the most mono saturated oil on earth, it may also be one of the most expensive - at $17 for a 500 ml bottle. Throw in the fact that it is not good for cooking at high temperatures and you have spent a lot of money for salad oil.
On the plus side, this diet that morphs Atkins with Mediterranean means eating healthy – whole grains, lean protein and organic vegetables are the staples. Skip the white sugar and don’t even think about processed foods.
Ediets
At www.ediets.com you can sign up for internet support for your low carb diet of choice – Atkins and The Zone are both offered. What you’ll find at the website besides the eating plans is healthy lifestyle tips as well as accessible advice from experts and mentors. A yearly subscription to ediets costs $99 or you can sign on for 9 weeks at $5 a week.
Recent studies have shown that getting advice and support online helps dieters lose weight and keep it off better than simply seeking diet information. Time saving , convenience and confidentiality make this approach popular.
Weight Watchers
Given the success of internet dieters, Weight Watchers International, in business for more than 40 years, now accepts online members for $65 for a three month program at www.weightwatchers.com. In addition to laying out their diet plan, this website gives internet users access to newsletters, bulletin boards and online chat rooms.
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Fran Murphy contributed to this article.
