Two new low-carb diets are all the buzz among people trying to lose weight, but how well do they stack up with nutritionists? We asked weight-loss experts to weigh in:
One strict new diet that promises fast results is The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor's Plan Designed for Rapid Results by Mike Moreno, a physician in San Diego, is No. 8 on USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books List.
The diet starts with the accelerate cycle, which includes lean protein, "cleansing vegetables" such as broccoli and cabbage, and low-sugar fruits such as berries and apples, healthy fats (olive oil, flaxseed oil), low-fat yogurt, water and green tea.
It eliminates many foods, including most fast foods, fried foods, processed foods, starchy carbohydrates such as bagels, pasta, sugary cereals, crackers and white bread, and fruits such as pineapple, watermelon and bananas.
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