·    Apple Cider Vinegar Diet

 ·        Chicken Soup Diet

·        Chocolate Diet

·        Grapefruit Diet

·         Cabbage Soup Diet

·        Peanut Butter Diet

·        Vegetarian Diet

1.     Apple Cider Vinegar DietApple cider vinegar is an acidic solution produced by fermenting apples. The combination of the acidic vinegar and fruit pectin is supposedly the reason behind this solution’s “fat burning effects”.

Daily intake of apple cider vinegarIn order to complete the apple cider vinegar diet, you must take one, two, or three teaspoons of apple vinegar before each meal. While it can be quite difficult to get three teaspoons down initially, after a couple of days most people have no problem working up to it. Any more than three is most likely beyond what your stomach can handle anyway, due to the strongly acidic nature of the vinegar. That said, there are now apple cider vinegar diet pills which are probably far easier to consume if you are set on trying this diet out. Does the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet work?Like many other fad diets , it’s not clear as to whether there are any properties in the vinegar that will help you lose weight. In fact, vinegar has been around as a “diet miracle” since Lord Byron popularized it in the 1820’s according to the American Dietetic Association’s Fad Diet Timeline. The primary reason that this diet would work is that you are told to eat moderate portions, watch the nutritional composition of the food you eat, and get exercise. Just doing those alone is often enough to stimulate your body to maintain a healthy weight, if not lose weight.

2.    Chicken Soup DietThis diet operates on very simple mechanics. You have breakfast, then all the chicken soup you want for the remainder of the day. You are only allowed one breakfast per day, and then are restricted to the soup. There is a specific recipe for the soup, and participants are only allowed certain choices for breakfast. The Chicken Soup recipeThe actual recipe for the chicken soup is quite simple and includes vegetables such as celery, carrots and broccoli. The other ingredients are quite common such as chicken and various types of seasonings. There are also cooking directions that are easy to follow. The chicken soup diet is very simple in that all you need to do is make the soup once and it makes about 26 servings. Items you can eat on the breakfast menu of the Chicken Soup DietOne example of a typical Chicken Soup Diet breakfast involves a half cup of yogurt with chopped fruit and wheat germ. Another breakfast is just cereal and orange juice. There are specific measurements to follow but it’s easy to see that the available breakfasts are quite common. All in all, the diet lasts one week and there are five available breakfasts. Participants simply pick their favorite of those five for the last two days.

 3.    Chocolate DietThis is probably the tastiest of the fad diets to come onto the scene. Since chocolate acts as a vitamin replacement, it does have a fair amount of health benefits, like fighting high blood pressure and preventing heart disease. The chocolate diet mainly consists of liquids and people are given a powder or supplement that they usually blend with milk or water. They may also be given pills to take in capsule form. The benefits of The Chocolate DietNew studies have shown that anti-oxidants in chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease, so there are some health benefits to eating chocolate. The powder shakes are not meant to replace meals, but are designed to be healthy snacks. The actual pills are supposed to provide various nutritional benefits such as a boost in metabolism. These, along with a healthy diet, are supposed to stimulate the fat burning process and pave the way towards weight loss. Does The Chocolate Diet work?It’s still questionable as to whether the actual diet will help you achieve your desired results. It’s not clear that chocolate stimulates the metabolism or helps the fat burning process. Beyond that, too much of anything can be bad. While chocolate does have health benefits, a diet with an emphasis in chocolate may not be the best way to lose weight.

4.     Grapefruit DietThis diet is based on the premise that grapefruit has fat burning properties. The grapefruit diet lasts 12 days, but if an individual wants to continue, they must take at least two days off before doing so. While there is no hard evidence that grapefruit burns fat, some who have completed the diet offer anecdotal success stories. The Grapefruit Diet: what is and is not allowedMeals are accompanied by grapefruit. It is also recommended that participants drink about 8 glasses of water per day, along with unlimited amounts of black coffee. This regimented diet does not allow most complex carbs, and doesn’t allow for snacking in-between meals. However, the consumption of most vegetables is encouraged and you are allowed to prepare them in generous amounts of butter. Typical daily meals on the Grapefruit DietFor breakfast, a typical meal involves half a grapefruit, eggs, bacon, and coffee or tea to drink. An example of a lunch and dinner involve grapefruit (naturally), salad, and meat of any style and amount. Grapefruit Diet calorie intake—very lowThe only reason that a person following this diet would see success over such a short period is due to the very low total calorie content. Depending on the person, the calorie content may be so low as to be insufficient for daily nutrition. People following this diet have reported dizziness and upset stomach, perhaps from the combination of so much coffee and so little food. Overall, it is best to avoid this diet if you are looking for healthy, sustainable weight loss.

5.     Cabbage Soup DietThis low-fat, high-fiber diet promises loss of up to 10 pounds in one week. It is not suitable for long-term weight loss and should be followed for only seven days. The recipe for the namesake cabbage soup includes a variety of vegetables as well as cabbage. Although the diet provides a good kick-start to more moderate diets, some people find the soup bland and report feeling light-headed and weak.The Cabbage Soup Diet Menu PlanThe diet itself is fairly rigid: On day one, followers can eat all of the fruit they want–except bananas — and soup. The second day, dieters are allowed fresh, raw or cooked vegetables along with soup and a baked potato with butter, but no fruit. The third day is a mixture of the first and second day, with soup, fruits and vegetables allowed, but no baked potato. Day four allows as many as eat bananas and as much skim milk as are desired, along with soup. The fifth day is devoted to beef and tomatoes, with as much as 20 ounces of beef allowed along with as many as six fresh tomatoes and a great deal of water and at least one serving of soup. Day six allows as much beef and vegetables as are desired, but no potatoes. The final day of the diet advises followers to stuff themselves with brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables, along with at least one serving of soup.Does the Cabbage Soup Diet work? The cabbage soup diet is designed for quick weight loss. While a dieter may find they lose weight on the diet over the short term, they are not changing any of the behaviors that lead them to become overweight in the first place. As a result, any weight lost will likely be gained back when a person returns to their previous eating habits. There are many other diets available that will do a better job of teaching a person how to combine healthy eating and exercise to achieve their weight loss goals.

6.     Peanut Butter DietRecent studies show that the peanut butter diet not only helps you lose weight, but is easier to stick to than many other popular diets. Since peanut butter is a regular part of many people’s diets to begin with and it tastes good to most people, many find it easy to maintain over a longer period of time. Typical daily meals under the Peanut Butter DietThis is a reduced calorie diet wherein you can expect to eat between 4-6 tablespoons of peanut butter a day. A typical breakfast includes a banana, cereal, and milk. A standard lunch involves a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and an apple. You’re even allowed a snack in between dinner and lunch and, not surprisingly, it involves more peanut butter. Dinner, however, is peanut butter free. A skinless chicken breast, chopped nuts, an avocado, and a salad compose one recommended meal. Portion control and exercise on the Peanut Butter Diet You still need to watch total calories and watch the size of your portions. When followed closely, the diet provides approximately 1500 calories per day for women and 2200 calories per day for men. It is also recommended that you get a fair amount of exercise - approximately 45 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, such as walking. The author, Holly McCord, claims that dieters will lose approximately 1/2 pound per week, which is a healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss. Why the Peanut Butter Diet worksWhen compared to other diets, the peanut butter diet appears less demanding in terms of do’s and don’ts. The reason the diet works is because it combines several scientifically-verified principles that encourage weight loss:Moderate calorie restriction Regular aerobic exercise every day Regular small meals and snacks throughout the day that encourage fat burning and discourage binge-eating Quite simply, it is a slow weight loss diet that combines moderate calorie restriction with good aerobic exercise. Any comparable diet that combines negative energy balance (eating fewer calories than you burn) with exercise will tend to produce positive results. Calling it “The Peanut Butter Diet” is simply good marketing—peanut butter being a popular comfort food. As with any successful weight-loss strategy , the most important aspect is sustainability. You need to look at your options and decide which nutrition system will allow you to change your behavior over the long term. If you’re a big fan of peanut butter, then this diet may be worth a try.

7.     Vegetarian DietThe Vegetarian Diet Plan focuses on eating healthy fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and a small amount of fat, while reducing animal products in the diet substantially. Ovo-lacto vegetarians continue to eat eggs and milk products, while lacto vegetarians only milk products in addition to their vegetarian food. This diet works for long-time vegetarians as well as those completely new to vegetarianism. The vegetarian diet is often implemented because of an individual’s religious observance or personal political statement. The vegetarian diet avoids all forms of animal flesh, but it is often suggested that those interested in “converting” to vegetarianism give up meat gradually, which allows them (and their bodies) to steadily adjust. People who are worried about not getting enough protein will be glad to know that there is plenty of plant protein out there to keep you well nourished. The Vegetarian Diet and sources of proteinOne of the biggest sources of plant protein comes from seeds. One cup of pumpkin seeds alone has 78 grams of protein. Soy products are also a great source of protein. In fact, soy products are traditionally viewed as an adequate counterpart to meat products in general, so you don’t have to worry about not getting the right kinds of protein. Rice chick peas and oats round up some other delicious meat alternatives. Those who participate in this diet should get a cook book to get ideas for new, interesting, and tasty recipes. This will help to increase the variety of foods you eat and help to keep you from getting bored on the diet. Learn about the Vegetarian DietIt is very easy to leave out essential nutrients if you’re not aware of what your body needs and what you are giving it, which could be detrimental to your health. Participants are advised to consult a doctor or chart in order to educate themselves on the necessary proteins that they must consume. You may also want to take supplements in order to ensure that they get all of their vitamins.