Weight Watchers Earns its High Ranking (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – COMMENTARY | At some point or another, it’s likely that you or someone you know has tried one of the dozens of fad diets available. Extreme dieters have tried many, finding some to work better than others. After evaluating 25 diets with health experts, U.S. News has ranked some of the most popular ones according to nutrition, safety and effectiveness with weight loss and heart health. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet was ranked first over more well-known diets, like Atkins, Zone, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers.

The Best Diets and How They Work (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – COMMENTARY | I have had issues with weight control and self-esteem most of my adult life. My efforts at weight loss and a healthy lifestyle have been complicated by other health issues, in particular being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. When I am having a “flare” of this disease, I cannot tolerate fiber, I am prescribed medications such as steroids, which make me want to eat continuously, and I have to pay special attention to potassium and sodium intake. When I am having a flare, it is hard for me to ingest and retain enough potassium and sodium, when I am well, the opposite is true. Over the years, I have personally tried five of the 25 “top diets” that U.S. News recently ranked, as well as dozens of other weight loss fads. The following are some of my experiences with these diets.

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