Ornish Diet

The Ornish Diet, also known as the lacto-ovo diet, is a method studied by Dr. Dean Ornish, a physician, researcher and founder. Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California. This is a diet that focuses on plant-based foods and avoids fats such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Other foods are also allowed on the plan, including soy products, egg whites and limited amounts of fat-free milk. According to the diet's creators, simply changing your diet can promote weight loss and reverse the progression of chronic diseases like prostate cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Unlike many other diets, the Ornish Diet is simple and easy to follow. You don't need to count the calories consumed in your meals. Also, with the exception of most animal products, no food is completely off-limits in the diet. However, restrictions on meat, fish and poultry, high-fat foods such as nuts, seeds and vegetable oils are allowed in limited quantities. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and soybeans are indispensable. Egg whites are also allowed and can also enjoy up to two daily servings of fat-free dairy products like milk and yogurt. In addition, caffeinated beverages, refined carbs, sugar, alcohol and low-fat processed foods should be limited. In addition to changing your diet, you should also do moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes a day for maximum results.