New Year’s Resolution to lose weight?  Well, if you’re thinking of starting a diet plan, you might wanna check this out!….

PROS AND CONS OF POPULAR DIET PLANS (MSN.com)

Mediterranean Diet: Rather than focusing on calories, this healthy eating plan revolves around veggies, whole grains, olive oil, nuts, fish, poultry, and dairy — with limited red meats and moderate wine consumption.

• Pros: The home cooking emphasis makes it inexpensive and easier to track fats, cholesterol, and sodium, says Hendel. Plus, these flavorful foods don’t trigger feelings of deprivation. Nutritionist Haruko Oyama of Montefiore Medical Center says this diet is connected to numerous health benefits, such as decreased risks of cardiovascular disease, and possibly diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
• Cons: “The effect of the Mediterranean Diet on weight loss specifically hasn’t been as widely researched as the health effects,” says Oyama. Plus, people could take the freedom to eat healthy fats a little too far — and overdo it.

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