Diet Guide: 5 Things to Know Before Your Change Your Eating

With all the diets floating around in the food sphere – fads, trends, and science-backed regimens alike – it’s hard to keep track of what’s what. Below, find a breakdown of popular eating plans plus recipes to follow.

1. The Mediterranean Diet

– A plant-based diet plan, heavily focused on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, and healthy fats. Those on this diet “eat seasonally”, just as Mediterranean’s do.

– Choose beans, such as hummus, for high fiber content, as well as lean meats and eggs for protein for the diet’s most filling, satisfying results.

– Reduces risk of heart disease, cancers, Alzheimer’s, and more.

– Try these fresh Mediterranean-inspired recipes to kick this diet off.

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2. The Keto Diet

– A high-protein, high-fat, and low-carb diet aimed to make your body go through process of ketosis, where body goes into a starvation of carbohydrates.

– Lean meats, leafy greens, high-fat dairy products, and nuts are all go-to ingredients on this diet, whereas grains and sugar (fruit included) are prohibited.

– Aside from weight loss, the keto diet promises controlled blood sugar, sharp focus and quick-thinking, and a satiated feeling after body adapts.

– Try these Chorizo Lettuce Cups and this Creamy Whipped Cauliflower.

3. The Paleo Diet

– This diet takes influence from our pre-agricultural, hunter an ancestor – which is why it focuses on high-protein, low-carb intake.

– Be prepared to keep away from most carbs and grains, as well as all processed foods. Only a small amount of carbs – roughly 25-40 grams – should be consumed from fruits and vegetables. Other diet staples include fish, lean meats, and nuts or seeds.

– This eating plan offers a clean, filling diet, with importance on no additives or chemicals 

– Try this Paleo Bison Plantain Breakfast Bowl and this Paleo Chorizo & Potato Bowl. 

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4. The Gluten-Free Diet

– This eating regimen is a treatment for those with celiac disease. Those without celiac choose to go gluten-free to stay away from gluten, the protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye.

– Gluten-free completely eliminates all grains and instead includes meats, fish, beans, and some dairy products. There are, of course, many alternatives to grains such as almond meal flour and corn-based products.

– Aside from helping those with celiac, this diet can also aid with mood disorders, headaches, and other bodily ailments.

– Try this Gluten-Free Tomatillo, Black Bean and Amaranth Soup and this Gluten-Free Cumin Pork and Millet Bowls with Avocado and Mango.

5. The Vegan Diet

– Veganism eliminates any and all animal product from the diet, including meat, dairy, and eggs.

– Those going vegan must find new ways to get their protein intake, by way of beans, quinoa, soy, and other meat alternatives. Many vegan meals incorporate high-carb, high-fat content due to the lack of animal products to use.

– A vegan diet offers a low cholesterol, high fiber eating plan, as well as the social aspect of not consuming animals or animal  byproduct.

– Try these Vegan Braised Greens and Chickpeas with Coconut Milk and these Vegan Creamy Pan Roasted Peppers.