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drome that results in diabetes, hypertension and ath- A paleo diet is more satiating per calorie
erosclerosis through resistance to insulin and leptin. Drawbacks of Paleo diet
Resistance to leptin causes fat deposition within vis-
ceral organs. The toxic effects of elevated FFAs are Paleo diet is expensive. Grains or dairy is not con-
major contributors to the development of metabolic sumed which is good for health and energy and is
syndrome, lipotoxicity, and cardiovascular disease. difficult for vegetarians. Most athletes need between
Health benefits of weight loss in adults. MORTALITY 3 to 6 grams of carbs per pound of their body weight,
per day. This would be very hard to do with just fruits
Weight loss of around 5 kg with a history of diabetes and vegetables.
lowered all-cause mortality. Weight loss of between 5
kg to 10 kg in obese women with some obesity-relat- MEDITERRANEAN DIET SECRET
ed illness lowered cancer-related mortality and low- Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high con-
ered diabetes-related mortality.
sumption of olive oil, legumes, unrefined cere-
als, fruits, and vegetables, moderate to high con-
HEALTH BENEFITS OF WEIGHT LOSS IN sumption of fish, moderate consumption of dairy
ADULTS products, moderate wine consumption, and low
A. Improved lipid profiles - consumption of non-fish meat products.
- reduced osteoarthritis-related disability. MEDITERRANEAN DIET PLAN

B. Lowered all-cause, cancer and diabetes mortality Olive oil is the main health-promoting component of
in some patient groups - the diet. Regular consumption of olive oil may low-
er all-cause mortality and the risk of cancer, CVD and
Reduced blood pressure several chronic diseases.
Improved glycaemic control Benefits of Mediterranean Diet

Reduction in risk of type 2 diabetes
Low in Processed Foods and Sugar, Helps You Lose
Potential for improved lung function in patients Weight in Healthy Way, Improves Heart Health, Helps
with asthma Fight Cancer, Prevents or Treats Diabetes, Protects
Cognitive Health and Can Improve Your Mood
MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY Drawbacks of Mediterranean diet
OBESITY MANAGEMENT
May be more expensive to follow, cooking fresh food
Diet takes time, not designed as diet for weight loss
Low Fat, Low CHO, Moderate Protein, High Fiber, Atkins diet
Low Carbohydrates
A low-carbohydrate diet, usually recommended
TYPES OF DIET for weight loss. It is a high protein high fat and a
very low-carb diet .
PALEO DIET
PRITIN DIET
Benefits of Paleo diet
In more than 100 studies published in peer-reviewed
More energy, Reduced hunger, Increased weight medical journals, the Pritikin diet has been found to
loss, Less harmful chemicals, Improved blood lipids, promote weight loss and also to prevent and control
Higher immune function, Elimination of processed diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The Pri-
foods, Increased intake of fruits and vegetables.
tikin diet focuses on a wide variety of unprocessed
Clinical evidence supporting Paleo diet foods.
One study showed that cardiovascular risk factors “CAUTION” and “STOP” foods on the Pritikin diet
were improved in as little as two weeks time by are proven to increase the risk of obesity and/or mul-
participants adhering to a paleo diet. Further stud- tiple health concerns.
ies have also demonstrated a link between paleo and “GO” Foods on the Pritikin Diet
improved cholesterol levels. Other reports indicate
that a paleo diet can improve glycemic control and Fruits , Vegetables , Whole Grains , Starchy Vegeta-
heart disease risk factors commonly found among bles , Legumes , Lean Calcium-Rich Foods such as
individuals with type 2 diabetes. nonfat dairy products, and fortified soymilk, Fish (a

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