long term, it ends up slowing our metabolism.)
So what's new and hot in diets and weight loss trends for 2006? Here are our predictions for what will be the top diet trends to try in 2006:
This is a fairly new diet on the scene but it's already receiving a surge of interest. The diet is named for the Sonoma region in California, a place renowned for its wine industry and is inspired by the Mediterranean way of enjoying both food and life to the fullest.
The diet dubs itself 'the most flavorful weight loss plan under the sun' and focuses on the joys of eating. The Sonoma Diet emphasizes readily available Power Foods (like whole grain breads and sweet berries) that deliver heart-protective nutrients with a minimum of calories. And you'll eat these foods in smart combinations that boost their health benefits, their flavor, and your weight loss success.
There are 3 waves to the diet - Wave one is 10 days long and is designed to get the weight loss process jump-started (One book reviewer lost 6 pounds on 4 days). Wave two is the main part of the diet and the one you'll stay on until you reach your target weight. Wave three is more of a maintenance phase that you can stay at to maintain your newly svelte frame.
In terms of results - there are success stories posted on the Sonoma diet website with before and after pictures included. Also, Amazon users give the book 4 out of 5 stars and offer their weight loss success stories also.
With people today longing to enjoy life more and deprive themselves less, you can see why we think the Sonoma diet will be hugely popular in the year to come.
Although Hoodia has been around for a little over a year, it is still going strong. And with the demand skyrocketing and supply growing more scarce every day (It takes 5 to 7 years for the Hoodia Gordonii plant to even reach maturity), Hoodia will be one of the most sought after natural diet pills on the planet this year.
The big advantage to Hoodia? It is an all natural appetite suppressant harvested from the Hoodia Cactus plant grown in the deserts of South Africa. Used by the local tribesman for hundreds of years with no ill effects, experts say it is safe to eat (verses those man-made diet pills which make your heart race, mind jump and stomach queasy).
In research tests, it was found that subjects taking Hoodia ate about 1000 calories LESS than usual, causing them to a substantial amount of weight without feeling hungry or deprived.
The biggest problem with Hoodia is that the buyer must beware. There are literally hundreds of Hoodia pills and products that do not deliver real Hoodia.
Because Hoodia is considered an endangered species it is strictly controlled and regulated by the South African government. This makes it hard to get a massive supply of pure Hoodia and some companies have taken to adding fillers to their pills or even using inferior 'Hoodia plant substitutes' (which don't work).
If you really want to get authentic Hoodia before the demand rises even higher and prices climb, the only company we recommend is Desert Burn Hoodia. They have the proper C.I.T.E.S. certificate and lab tests posted on their website to prove that their Hoodia is genuine. They are also the only Hoodia pill we know that has been tested independently and found to have the proper advertised amount of pure Hoodia in their pills.
3) Detox Diet
With the growing reports of pesticides, chemicals and genetically modified food ingredients, more and more people are realizing the need to detox. Detox experts tell us that our bodies often store dangerous chemicals they can't metabolize in our fat cells. This can result in increased fat stores and a sluggish metabolism.
A detox diet can help you lose weight, gain energy, reduce cellulite and stave off sickness. While there are several different detox diets available, most allow foods like organic fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, fresh juices, spices and other whole, living foods.
One of the most popular detox diets is the 'Fast Track One Day Detox Diet' by Ann Louise Gittleman. It rates 4.5 out of 5 stars and is based on helping you add detoxifying foods to your diet, juice fasting for one day (the detox day) and reintroducing healthy metabolism speeding foods after the one day detox. Gittleman claims you can lose up to 8 pounds on her one day detox. And judging by the reviews, this diet delivers on that promise.
If you're interested in trying a detox diet however (as with any diet), just make sure you check with your doctor beforehand and invest in a detox plan that has been put forth by a medical expert and is medically sound.
So those are the best 3 diet trends we see for 2006. Hopefully you've gotten some ideas or inspiration on reaching your own 2006 weight loss goals!
