The weight-loss regimen, which also spawned the book \"The Volumetrics Eating Plan,\" emphasizes the use of reduced-fat products and low-fat cooking techniques, while encouraging dieters to boost the amount of vegetables consumed. Strategies to quell hunger include the consumption of broth-based soups and low-calorie salads.
This plan resulted in the most weight loss of any diets evaluated by Consumer Reports. Experts said recipes were appetizing but might be a bit time-consuming to prepare."; health_dietbooks_plans[i++] = new Array("","Weight Watchers","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); health_dietbooks_plans[i-1].body = "Weight Watchers
Dieters are taught an easy-to-use point system to score foods and are encouraged to attend weekly meetings and weigh-ins.
Experts noted that the behavioral support helps. And while dieters didn’t lose as much weight with this plan as with others, people are more likely to stick with Weight Watchers once they start than with any other plan evaluated by Consumer Reports."; health_dietbooks_plans[i++] = new Array("","Jenny Craig","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); health_dietbooks_plans[i-1].body = "Jenny Craig
Dieters get individual counseling, and meals are mostly provided by the company.
While the plan has a high drop-out rate, those who stick with it tend to shed considerable weight."; health_dietbooks_plans[i++] = new Array("","Slim-Fast","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070507/070507_brill_slimfast_10a.vsmall.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Unilever", "", "187", "148", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); health_dietbooks_plans[i-1].body = "Slim-Fast
This plan accomplishes weight loss by replacing lunch and breakfast with a low-calorie shake or bar, both of which are sold at drugstores and supermarkets. Dieters make their own reduced-calorie dinners.
The plan is good for people who don’t want to spend much time preparing meals. And people who stick with it do lose above-average amounts of weight, but many drop out over the long haul. "; health_dietbooks_plans[i++] = new Array("","Books","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); health_dietbooks_plans[i++] = new Array("","\"The Best Life Diet\"","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070507/070507_brill_bestlife_10a.vsmall.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Simon Schuster", "", "198", "127", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); health_dietbooks_plans[i-1].body = "\"The Best Life Diet\" by Bob Greene
This is a two-phase diet. The first phase starts up an exercise plan and a recommended eating schedule. The second phase is where calorie reduction begins. Consumer Reports’ panel of experts liked the plan’s straightforward recipes, but cautioned that dieters might become discouraged since they are unlikely to lose weight in the first phase.
The diet received high scores for nutritional content, as well as quality of science and meal plans, ease of use and its inclusion of exercise as part of the program."; health_dietbooks_plans[i++] = new Array("","“Eat, Drink, & Weigh Less”","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); health_dietbooks_plans[i-1].body = " “Eat, Drink, & Weigh Less” by Mollie Katzen and Walter Willett, M.D.
The plan closely follows the Mediterranean diet and was developed by a Harvard nutrition expert in conjunction with a cookbook author. It recommends cuts in red meat and full-fat dairy products.
Experts liked the scientific accuracy of the book, but it was faulted for not spending much time discussing the importance of exercise as part of a successful diet plan. They also thought that the sample diet, which ended up being 1,910 calories per day, wouldn’t result in weight loss for most people. "; health_dietbooks_plans[i++] = new Array("","“You: On a Diet”","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "102", "148", "", "", "", "", ""); health_dietbooks_plans[i-1].body = "“You: On a Diet” by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Much of the book discusses the science of weight loss. The diet banishes sugar, saturated fats and products made from refined flour. Cravings are suppressed by monotonous breakfasts and lunches.
Experts faulted the diet as too restrictive and lacking in detail, but approved of the simplicity of the recipes."; health_dietbooks_plans[i++] = new Array("","“The Abs Diet”","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070507/070507_brill_absdiet_10a.vsmall.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Rodale Books Interna", "", "198", "132", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); health_dietbooks_plans[i-1].body = "“The Abs Diet” by David Zinczenko with Ted Spiker
The plan emphasizes the importance of working out: There are 100 pages illustrating exercises. It suggests food be consumed in six meals a day and focuses on “power 12” foods such as spinach, eggs and nuts.
Experts faulted the book for its emphasis on whey supplements as part of the diet. They also wondered whether the fitness program might be too strenuous for many."; // END editorial data