Is a diet philosophy enough to ensure weight loss ?
Before consulting the best selling author Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD. Let's think about a body like a magnificent construction site: A blueprint determines the type and amount of materials needed to build then maintain the structure.
When that building is your body, these materials are carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, etc.Regardless of your philosophy; vegan, gluten-free, or raw diet, make sure your're also working to achieving the given "type - amount " which is ultimately the balance that will allow you to reach your weight loss goals and optimize your health.
Vegan:
When done correctly this "transitioning from a typical American diet (few fruits and veggies, way too much fatty animal protein, and lots of sugar and refined grains) to a healthy vegan plan (lots of produce, whole grains, lentils, beans, andnuts) can restore balance and fill nutrient gaps, leading to weight loss, soaring energy, and better health."1 But"If you cut out meat and dairy and fail to replace the protein, you may wind up eating way more carbs than your body can burn or use—and gain weight. In addition, a lack of protein and nutrients can lead to chronic fatigue and muscle loss, which further suppresses metabolism."1
Gluten-free:
"Dropping a size after giving up gluten often depends on how you were eating before and what your gluten-free diet looks like. If your pre-gluten-free diet was high in refined carbs and sugar and low in protein, and by making the switch you cut out white rice and pasta, baked goods, and beer in favor of more veggies, lean protein, and gluten-free whole grains such as quinoa and wild rice, you’ll likely lose weight and feel better than ever. But I’ve also seen people trade in processed foods containing gluten for gluten-free versions of cookies, chips, candy, and yes, beer, which resulted in no differenceon the scale. Note: If you have Celiac disease or are gluten-intolera nt, that’sanother issue."1
