The Sugar Busters Diet is another plan that came out during the rise of the low carb craze in the mid-1990’s. Released in 1995, right around the time Atkins released his New Diet Revolution, Sugar Busters focuses on elminating sugar and other high glycemic carbohydrates.High glycemic foods are ones that cause a sudden rise in blood sugar... Read more
When I first heard that there was a diet called the Supermarket Diet, I assumed it was an eating plan based on a common recommendation of dietitians, shopping the perimeter of the grocery store. This techniques ensures that people purchase fresh produce, dairy, meat and grains while avoiding the processed foods that are high in sugar and fat which... Read more
Question: I really like potato chips and like to treat myself to some once in a while. The problem is once I start eating them I can’t stop and then I end up eating lots of junk food for days after. How can I stop myself from eating too many potato chips when I start and preventing it from throwing my whole diet off track for days? Heather:... Read more
Question: My New Years Resolution is to lose weight. Have any advice on how do I pick a diet?Heather: Congratulations on this important decision you've made. I am happy to say that you’re not alone in your journey. In fact, weight loss is the second most common New Years Resolution among Americans; however, 30 percent of people have... Read more
I have a lot of friends who have a cheat day built into their eating plan. They watch what they eat six days of the week and then one day, usually a weekend day, they allow themselves to have whatever they want – within reason. Well, there’s actually a popular diet built around this principle, but with this plan you don’t get... Read more