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5 Engine 2
The Engine 2 diet focuses on preventing,
worsening, or even reversing diseases to an
extent – heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s
and cancer. This diet is essentially vegan
with a twist – it prescribes only whole,
intact grains, fruits, vegetables and
legumes, and eliminates vegetable oil and
refined grains. Engine 2 diet followers often
experience increase in lean muscle mass,
high energy levels, and sharper cognitive
function. However, the drawback of this
diet is that it is difficult to stick to for a long
term.

6 TLC
A Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet
mainly focuses more on cutting cholesterol-
inducing processed foods, and is regarded as
a safe and nutritious diet. The plan comprises
of plenty of vegetables, fruits, lean meats,
whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. It is
a part of a heart-healthy eating regime and
is naturally low in calorie, fat, sugar and salt
intake. Health benefits of this diet includes
improved heart health, regulated blood
pressure, and stabilized blood.

7 Glycemic Index (GI)
The glycemic index diet focuses on
carbohydrates’ effect on blood sugar by
eliminating foods such as white bread,
starch-rich instant mixes and processed
foods. Foods with lower glycemic value are
central to the dietary approach to improve
blood sugar control and heart health. It
focuses on consuming good carbs such as
vegetables, whole fruits, legumes, nuts,
seeds and whole grains which take longer
to digest. As a result, you feel fuller and you
blood sugar is under control.

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