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Most nutritionists and bodybuilders recommend high protein diets to their clients and colleagues. And why not? Advocates of high protein diets claim that these diets do not only aid in weight loss; they also have other health benefits, like reduction of disease risk leading to increased life expectancy.

However, with all the high protein diets in the market nowadays, it is very hard to choose which ones are really effective in weight loss. Here is a look on the three most popular high protein diets in the market today:

•  The Atkins Diet

Of all the high protein diets, the Atkins diet is probably the most well-known of them all. Developed by the late Dr. Robert Atkins, the Atkins diet is high in protein, high in fat, and low in carbohydrates. It is based on the premise that eating foods low in carbohydrates will lead to ketosis, which is a condition wherein the body accumulates ketone bodies as a result of fat and protein metabolism. This state will cause decreased appetite and subsequently, low food intake. Also, because the body lacks carbohydrates, it tends to burn fats and proteins as energy sources.

Studies have shown that the Atkins is effective in the short term, with minimal risks and side effects. However, its effectiveness in the long run is still disputed.

•  Zone diet

The Zone diet works on the idea that there is a fixed percentage of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in every meal. The ratio is 40:30:30 respectively. According to its inventor, Dr. Barry Sears, the Zone diet avoids insulin resistance, thereby being able to easily clear the blood of the nutrients it contains. The downside with this diet is that it is relatively low in energy and stamina, and therefore cannot be used by athletes.

•  Sugar Busters

As the name implies, Sugar Busters is a diet that is low or almost deficient in sugar. By eliminating sugar, you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, and have more energy. However, since it is very low in carbohydrate content, the long term effects are still disputed.

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