The zone diet is done by Barry Sears, who believes eating 40% complex carbohydrates, 30% lean protein and 30% fat can help moderate the production of insulin-the main culprit in the creation of fat
that's what i just read in this magazine
there are so many diets here is a list of the few in this magazine
THE ATKINS DIET
THE ZONE DIET
THE DETOX DIET - There are many variations, but basically means giving up meat, fish, wheat, sugar, diary products and alcohol... and drinking litres of water.
EAT FOR BLOOD TYPE - Blood type As aviod meat and dairy products. Blood type Bs should eat red meat and fish but avoid chicken and shellfish. Blood type Os eat lots of animal protein but less carbohydrates. (Just a thought what if you AB positive or AB negative wouldn't it just stuff ya!)
FOOD COMBINING - It separates foods that don't digest well together. The main rule is not to mix starch and protein - so bergers are OK, but no bun.
CABBAGE-SOUP DIET- This diet claims to help you lose up to 5kg in a week. It's based on a nutritious soup with a very low kilojoule and fat content. At the same time you can also eat lots of fish chicken, fruit and vegetables. Pitty if you don't like cabbage.
THE GI DIET - It works by excluding saturated fats along with refined carbs, which have a high glycaemic index (GI). high GI foods, such as biscuits, sweets and white bread, give the body a quick fix by getting into the system fast.
The OMEGA DIET - An eating system based on 12 food units a day that are said to give you all the nutrients you need without weighing and measuring. It is also great for treating dry skin.
THE DAIRY/WHEAT FREE DIET - Dairy and wheat intolerances are relatively common, and by cutting them out you can lose weight while also reducing discomfor and bloating. Experts advise this diet requires careful balancing to obtain optimum nutrition, and advise also taking daily multivitamins and calcium.
THE SCARSDALE DIET - When followed to the letter, this diet will cut your kilojoules to 4100 a day, halve fats and slice back your carbohydrates enough to lose up to 4.5kg every week.