There are so many different diets to choose from, that it can be difficult for someone, like you, to know which one is the right choice. The answer will be different for everyone, so to help you on the road to healthy eating we wanted to compare three common diets that people follow; Ketogenic, Mediterranean, and Paleo.
The Ketogenic Diet
The Mediterranean Diet
The Paleo Diet
Benefits of Each Diet
- Weight Management 5,6
- Diabetes 7,8
- Heart Disease 9,10
- Cancer 11,12,13,14
- Alzheimer’s Disease 15,16,17
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome18
- Epilepsy19
- Acne20
- Weight Management 21,22
- Heart Health23,24,25,26
- Type 2 diabetes27
- Weight Management 28,29
- Heart Health30,31,32,33
- Type 2 diabetes34
Getting Started
Ketogenic Diet
- Meat
- Fatty fish
- Eggs
- Butter and cream
- Cheese
- Nuts and seeds
- Healthy oils
- Avocados
- Low-carb veggies
- Herbs and spices
- Sugary foods
- Grains or starches
- Fruit
- Beans or legumes
- Root vegetables and tubers
- Low-fat or diet products
- Some condiments or sauces
- Processed unhealthy fats
- Alcohol
- Sugar-free diet foods
Mediterranean Diet
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Nuts and seeds
- Legumes
- Tubers
- Whole grains
- Fish and seafood
- Poultry
- Eggs
- Dairy
- Herbs and spices
- Healthy fats
- Added sugar
- Refined grains
- Trans fats
- Refined oils
- Processed meat
- Highly processed foods
Paleo Diet
- Meats
- Fish and seafood
- Eggs
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Tubers
- Nuts and seeds
- Healthy fats and oils
- Herbs and spices
- Sugar and high fructose corn syrup
- Grains
- Legumes
- Dairy
- Vegetable oils
- Trans fats
- Artificial sweeteners
- Highly processed foods
Conclusion
These three popular diets are all based upon similar principles. The basic idea is to eat whole, unprocessed foods that provide you with essential nutrients to keep you energized and well fueled. Everyone will respond differently to the food they consume so by having a better understanding of the potential benefits of each and pairing that knowledge with your unique challenges, you should be able to choose which lifestyle will work best for you.
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