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How diets measure up: Life Choice Diet


By Allison Pattillo - Special to Military Times
Posted : Wednesday Dec 29, 2010 19:51:47 EST

The premise

Eating a low-fat and vegetarian diet, with less than 10 percent of calories from fat (roughly 15 to 25 grams of fat per day), can reverse or prevent heart disease.

How other diets measure up

Atkins Diet

Best Life Diet

Sonoma Diet

Sugar Busters

Weight Watchers

The pros

• High fiber.

• Emphasis on whole foods.

The cons

• Restrictive.

• Some healthy fats, such as Omega 3s, aren’t allowed.

Price

The book, “Eat More, Weigh Less,” costs about $13.

Website

Life Choice Diet.

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