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Getting some extra information from a site like paleohacks.com will help you to get some details on the benefits of a paleo diet for example, and if you want to discover the benefits of this and other diet plans and programs, such as DASH, here is a look at some of the key points, which help you to decide which one is likely to work for you.
Fiber-packed recipes
If you are a big fan of whole foods and love eating vegetables, you might want to take a look at what the Volumetrics Diet has to offer.
The emphasis with this diet is popular with anyone who can’t resist a visit to the salad bar. The Volumetrics diet tries to provide you with a diverse range of recipes that are packed with fiber so that you can feel full for hours and hopefully achieve some weight loss without feeling like you are starving yourself to do so.
Lower your blood pressure
One of the key benefits attributed to the DASH diet, is that it should help you to lower your blood pressure and even help to reverse the effects of heart disease to a certain extent.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has recommended the DASH eating plan which is aimed at helping you put together a heart-healthy eating style that takes a holistic approach by covering all aspects of healthy living, with suggestions on not just what to eat in order to meet your nutritional goals, but also what exercise regime you should be following for best results.
DASH aims to keep it simple, and this government-approved plan aims to show you how to achieve an eating goal that works on sticking to a 2,000 calorie a day target.
Live the Mediterranean way with what you put on your plate
Many of us enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle when we experience it and if are one of those that believes that the Italians, Spanish and French people are getting something right with the diet that they follow, it makes sense to emulate them, with a Mediterranean diet.
If you like the idea of consuming plenty of fruit and vegetables, fish and lots of olive oil, washed down with a nice glass of wine, then a Mediterranean diet could be a good choice for you.
If you wonder how drinking wine could be included in a diet, it is perfectly possible to achieve weight-loss than includes a glass of red wine with your meal, but anything beyond just the one sensibly-sized glass before putting the cork back in the bottle for another time, will not keep you on track to lose a few extra pounds.
It has to be said that you can’t approach the Mediterranean lifestyle with gusto and expect it to leave you immune to putting weight on, so stick to the lifestyle with your diet but show restraint in the amount that you eat of these healthy foods, which are so loved by those who enjoy living under the sun.
Boost your brain power
If you are looking to combine the benefits of two different diet plans in order to get the maximum possible benefit, you might want to consider the MIND diet.
What this diet aims to do is combine the positive attributes of the two aforementioned diets, namely DASH and Mediterranean, and use them to join forces in order to boost your brain power.
The MIND plan has been developed to help try and prevent the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s. It aims to do this by providing a diet plan that focuses on eating plenty of leafy green vegetables, olive oil, whole grains and even the sensible glass of wine, which is always a bonus for those following a diet who enjoy a small drink with their food.
There has been some research, highlighted by the U.S News and World Report, that a MIND diet could manage to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by as much as just over 50%, which makes this diet well worth considering.
Whether you commit to paleo, DASH, or a Mediterranean diet, these popular plans highlight how you should be able to find a solution that works for you.
About the Author
Joshua James was overweight as a teenager, but in his early twenties Josh made some huge lifestyle changes which has led him on a path of self improvement and living the best, healthiest life he can.