http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/low-diets.html Low carb diets are very popular now. That said, there are a wide variety of low carb diets to choose from. en-us Thu, 06 Apr 2006 07:52:16 EDT Thu, 06 Apr 2006 07:52:16 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 When you think of low carb diets, you probably think of the Atkins diet or the South Beach diet right away. But there are others, and on this page we'll give you a brief overview of some. Take a look at the low carb diets below and see what you think, then maybe pick one if you are liking what you see. Some of the more popular low carb diets Obviously, the most popular low carb diets are the Atkins and South Beach diets. But there are also others like The Zone, Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, Protein Power and Neanderthin. Below we'll outline each one: The Atkins Diet - This is a low carb diet that emphasizes high protein and no refined carbs.There are four phases: Induction, Ongoing Weight Loss, Pre-Maintenance and Lifetime Maintenance. During Induction, only 20 grams of carbs a day are allowed for 14 days. You get more complex carbs (those are the healthy ones) gradually as you progress through each stage, but they're picky about which ones you get. Exercise is crucial on this or any low carb diets. South Beach Diet - This low carb diet has three phases. Phase One is two weeks and it's just like the Induction Phase on Atkins where only 20 grams of carbs a day are allowed. Then in Phase Two, foods that are high on the glycemic index (like complex carbs) are reintroduced, but they aren't as limited as on Atkins. Phase Three is long term maintenance. The Zone Diet - Like the Atkins diet, the Zone was created by a doctor (Dr. Barry Sears). It's designed to help you keep your blood sugar levels stable by eating a 40/30/30 balance of complex carbohydrates (40%), protein (30%) and fat (30%). Carbohydrate Addict's Diet - Again, we have a 14-day Induction period, just like the ones on the Atkins and South Beach diets. After that, you have four separate plans to choose from according to how much progress you've made during Inductions. These plans (A, B, C and D) are different and they're based on how much weight you want to lose during each week.This diet suggests that you lose 1% of your body weight each week. Protein Power - This diet was also created by doctors, Michael and Mary Eades. The premise of the diet, like most other low carb diets, is that refined carbs are restricted. There are three phases to Protein Power. The first phase, Intervention, is the most restrictive, just like on other low carb diets. You get 20-40 grams of carbs a day. The difference is that you stay in this phase until you're close to your weight goal. Then you go into the Transition phase, and you get 50 grams of carbs a day. When you've reached your goal, you will move into the Maintenance phase where you get somewhere between 70 and 130 grams a day. Neanderthin - On this low carb diet, there is no induction phase. It is the most restrictive low carb diet around. Basically you can't have any grains, beans or bean products (including coffee and peanuts) dairy products or sugars. You also can't have any vinegar or soy sauce, and you get very little fruit. This diet is not recommended. Other include Sugar Busters, the Schwarzbien Principle, the Eskimo Diet, Life Without Bread, the Insulin Control Diet, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, The Insulin Resistance Diet, the Fat Flush plan and more. Before you choose, do your homework! Thu, 06 Apr 2006 07:52:16 EDT