Confused With The Labels of Lifestyle Diets

The past few years it seems there are more and more buzz words referring to different life style diet choices. This has become really confusing for many people. Unless you happen to have one or more people in your family or household that lives by one of these you probably aren't completely sure of what each one stands for. 

I thought I'd share a few to break down the differences.  

Let's start with:

The Clean Diet - This diet goes on the basis of avoiding processed foods. Eating foods that are preservative and chemical free. It is based on eating several small meals a day rather than the typical 3 meals that would normally be consumed. Allowing your food to be metabolized easier. It consists of lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Organic is a good choice here.  Basically no refined foods. 

The Paleo Diet -   This diet is based on a pre-agricultural diet. One that is derived from grass produced meats, fish, fruit and vegetables as well as high in nuts and seeds, oils and avocado and coconut.  Those that follow this diet stay away from pre-packaged, pre-cooked and bulk foods. 

The Vegan Diet -  The vegan diet steers clear off all meat, fish, poultry and animal by-products. This includes eggs, honey and dairy products. A very strict diet so can be challenging for people to stick to.  Bottom line is you consume nothing that comes from an animal. 

The Vegetarian Diet -  The vegetarian diet consists of fruits, vegetables, legumes, beans and seeds, some grains and can include cheese and other dairy products.  No meat products but some vegetarians may consume fish or seafood. 

The Gluten Free Diet -  This diet usually comes about because of a sensitivity or intolerance to wheat, barley and rye. Those who have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease or have a high intolerance to these substances experience fewer symptoms and complications when they follow and eliminate wheat products from their diet. 


Well I hope this sheds a little light on some of the life style diets out there. I believe your body will let you know perhaps with some experimenting what foods and diet lifestyle is right for you. Just do you...