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months. Then right after that you can also ask them if they know the type of diet that
they are doing and what are the benefits they get from it.
TOPIC:
THE MOST POPULAR DIETS FOR MILLENNIALS 2019
1. LOW-CARB DIET
Almost 31.1% of millennials expressed interest in it. While this is a popular
way to lose weight, a growing body of research suggests low-carb diets could
lead to premature death if followed for a long period of time.
2. REDUCED-CALORIE DIET
Another 23.5% of respondents said they would like to go on a reduced-calorie
diet. Recent studies have found that eating fewer calories could help people live
longer.
3. KETOGENIC DIET
19.3% of respondents wanting to try it. The diet is a high-fat, low-carb
approach that could be great for losing weight.
4. ATKINS DIET
Similar to the ketogenic diet, though it not as strict. The approach restricts
participants' carb intake to 20 to 25 grams per day in an initial phase. Later,
participants can consume 80 to 100 grams a day.
5. WEIGHT WATCHERS
The health and wellness company WW, formerly known as Weight
Watchers, can help people focus on real nutritional properties like calories,
sugar, and fat, several doctors previously told INSIDER. About 16.8% of
respondents are interested in trying WW.
6. LOW-FAT DIET
People on a low-fat diet eat lean protein, fruits, vegetables, and grains while
avoiding full-fat dairy and meat products. About 15.1% of respondents said they
would like to go on this diet in 2019.
7. VEGETARIANS
Vegetarians don't eat meat or fish. Of the survey respondents, 15.1% said
they are interested in becoming vegetarian.
8. FAST 5:2 DIET
The FAST 5:2 diet is a form of intermittent fasting. Participants eat
normally for five days a week and drastically lower their calorie intake for the
other two days. 6.7% of respondents expressed interest in this diet.
9. GLUTEN-FREE
About 5.9% of respondents are interested in going gluten-free, which has
been a trendy diet in recent years. There is little scientific evidence that being
gluten-free is beneficial for people who do not have celiac disease.
10. PALEO DIET
The Paleo diet eliminates cultivated grains and livestock, encouraging
participants to eat foods that their ancestors could have hunted or gathered.
4.2% of respondents expressed interest in going on this diet.
11. WHOLE 30
Whole 30 is an extremely restrictive diet. For 30 days straight, participants do
not consume grains, dairy, sugar, alcohol, legumes, soy, or processed foods.
About 5% of survey respondents said they are interested in trying Whole 30
this year.
12. SOUTH BEACH DIET
The South Beach diet, a three-phase program that focuses on whole
foods, was chosen by only 3.4% of respondents.
13. MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Only 4.2% of respondents said they are interested in trying the
Mediterranean diet. Recent studies suggest this may be the best option for
maintaining a healthy body and brain.
4. Atkins
Atkins diet was the original low-carb diet, made popular decades ago. Now
that keto is on the scene and there’s a general carb phobia, you may be thinking
again about going on a low-carb diet like Atkins. (Atkins and keto differ in that
Atkins allows for more protein, whereas keto limits protein.)
5. Paleo-Vegan (“Pegan”)
Fusing the popular paleo diet and taking some vegan principles, the “pegan”
diet focuses on eating loads of fruits and vegetables, along with nuts and seeds,
oils, no dairy or gluten, and limiting beans and grains.
You might lose some weight and potentially boost your health temporarily, but
chances are you won’t be able to follow this unbalanced way of eating forever.
The fact of the matter is that many people struggle to maintain diets that contain
a long list of off-limits foods. Those hurdles put this diet mashup on the “avoid”
list for weight loss, per RDs.