Diet & Weight Loss Product Reviews
By Maddie Ruud
The diet industry is a $40 billion dollar plus industry in the United States alone. With all the products and programs to choose from, how do you find a weight loss plan that's right for you?
Below are links to my reviews of popular diets, books, and supplements. Which of them will slim your body, and which simply drain your pocketbook? Read on to find out.
If you're looking for information on a diet not listed below, leave me a comment at the bottom of the page, and I'll get to work right away!
Diet Programs
- Pierre Dukan Diet Review - The French Atkins
It seems we can't get enough of French diets. First there was French Women Don't Get Fat , now we have the Dukan Diet. But what are the specifics of this weight loss scheme, and is the science behind it sound? - The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene
You may have heard Oprah rave about Bob Greene's Best Life Diet. You may have seen products with the Best Life Seal of Approval on your grocery store shelves. But what exactly is the Best Life Diet, and what should you know about it before you commit - The Instinct Diet
Heralded by the New York Times as "perhaps the most comprehensive approach to eating for effective weight control," the Instinct Diet has garnered popular reviews from media and dieters alike. So what is it, exactly? - The Master Cleanse - Myth or Miracle?
If you've ever been desperate to lose weight, chances are you've heard of the Master Cleanse by Stanley Burroughs. But what is the Master Cleanse Diet? Does Master Cleanse work, and if so, how? - Can Americans Learn from "French Women Don't Get Fat?"
First of all, is it true? If so, is it simply a selective gene pool, or are there tips we can glean from the French lifestyle to help us manage our weight in like manner? And, most importantly, if there are such tips, are they found in this book? - Dr Oz Puts "YOU: On a Diet"
Oprah's got a new diet plan. Does the Dr Oz plan for "waist management" work? - Does Kevin Trudeau's "Cure" Burn Fat or Money?
Kevin Trudeau is raking in the profits... but are you reaping the rewards? Take a minute to review the following information, and make your own decision. - The Anne Collins Weight Loss Program
Does she offer real support to the would-be, or even seasoned, dieter? I did some more detective work, and here's what I discovered. - The Ultimate New York Diet - Busted or Must-Read?
According to author David Hirsch, buying his book, "The Ultimate New York Diet" has quick payoff: 5 inches off the waist and a 14-lb weight loss in only two weeks. Does it deliver? - Why the Hot Sauce Diet Should Burn in Hell
A justly scathing review of Dr. Spiro Antoniades' "Hot Sauce Diet" - The Kimkins Diet - A Winner or Killer?
An honest review of the Kimkins Diet, cutting through the hype and controversy surrounding the plan and personality behind it. - The Flat Belly Diet Review - Are MUFA Meals Magic?
"A flat belly is about food and attitude. Period. (Not a single crunch required!)" So runs the tag line at the official website of the Flat Belly Diet. Misleading or actually achievable? - What Is A Calorie Restriction Diet Plan?
There is evidence that calorie conservation can slow the aging process, but anyone considering a calorie restriction diet plan should weigh all the potential benefits and risks before adopting this nutritional philosophy. - Pierre Dukan Diet Review - The French Atkins
It seems we can't get enough of French diets. First there was French Women Don't Get Fat , now we have the Dukan Diet. But what are the specifics of this weight loss scheme, and is the science behind it sound? - Pierre Dukan Diet Review - The French Atkins
It seems we can't get enough of French diets. First there was French Women Don't Get Fat , now we have the Dukan Diet. But what are the specifics of this weight loss scheme, and is the science behind it sound?
Diet Aids
- Do Acai Detox Xtreme Diet Pills Work?
There's been a lot of buzz around acai berry supplements --and specifically their weight loss powers-- over the last few years. But do they live up to the hype? - Natural Diet Supplements for Weight Loss
What are the best natural dietary supplements for weight loss, and where can you find them at reasonable prices? This guide will give you the what, why, where and how... only you can provide the who. - Water Pills And Weight Loss - The Dirt on Diuretics
Do water pills work for weight loss? What are water pills' side effects? Find out the truth about diuretics and weight loss. - Does Green Tea Work for Weight Loss?
Green tea has a long list of health benefits. Is one of them weight loss, or is the EGCG craze just hype? - The Truth About Wu-Yi Tea
An honest investigation of dieter's teas, their claims and advertising, and the benefits of use. - The Benefits and Side Effects of Hoodia Gordonii
The hype on hoodia and the actual facts on the safety and efficacy of its use. - Buying Prescription Weight Loss Supplements Online
You heard about buying prescription diet pills online, maybe you have the name of one in particular, but you're pretty much in the dark about it all. - Colon Cleanse Products: Good Plan or a Scam?
Parasites. Toxins. Pounds of backed-up fecal matter stewing in your intestines. These are the common reasons the manufacturers of colon cleansers give you to buy their product. Is your fear justified? Or are you simply being manipulated? - Does The Apple Patch Diet Make The Grade?
Does the apple patch diet keep hunger away? Or are you better off eating an apple a day? Cut to the core of the hype around this weight loss craze. - Do Waist Trimmer Belts Work for Fat Loss?
So do waist trimming belts work, or do they just slim your wallet? Get the skinny on tummy trimmers.
Comments
Iv been on the Dukan diet for 5 days now have followed it to a T... Probly the only thing iv done excessively is drink 3 to 4 lts of water everyday ... I'm feeling abit let down as I havnt lost any weight.... Can the extra water be causing this and can I take a fluid pill or diet pill as well as doing the dukan
je suis très gourmande et j’arrive pas a mon passé j'ai le ventre et les cotes du ventre
I am countinously excersing over last 6 month
still cant achieve flat belly
i too follow a strict diet regim with no oily food
please help?
Thanks for the helpful review.
i think you're specialist in weight loss....keep post new informative hub about this....I do not feel loss to follow your tips.
it seems that you are good in this field with a lot of quality writing.
Great and Honest Review.
I want to know about something that I can add to meals to lose weight
Great information! Now its up to me!
Great hub. Thanks for all the resources!
All the best.
Thanks for a helpful informative hub :) Its hard to find the right diets out there as there are sooooo many..! but the information you have provided here makes it a lot easier to choose :) Thanks!
Reading reviews of diets and weight loss products is essential before a person chooses a diet or product to use. Thanks for providing the reviews on the different diets and products. It will help others at least get a starting ground on what to look for in their own diet or weight loss products to use.
All Fad diets are just that "Fad" Diets. If any of them actually worked they wouldn't be a fad but a long lasting solution for people looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Nice Hub. I've heard of the Master Cleanse diet. Isn't this the same diet Beyonce went on to lose weight for her movie role?
Do you want to lose weight? Burn more calories than you take in. It's just that simple. Meanwhile, yours was a great hub.
very nice and informative hub dear.... I like your every hub..... thanks for writing such hubs... :)
great hub!
This is a well thought out and organized hub! I may not agree with every word of it (nor do I agree that Hub Pages shouldn't have scored you better!), but a very nice job.
great hubs
All Fad diets are just that "Fad" Diets. If any of them actually worked they wouldn't be a fad but a long lasting solution for people looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Fact of weight loss: Use more calories (exercise) than you take in everyday. There is no magic bullet. You can't eat like a pig and not look like a pig. Most people need to eat when they are hungry until they satisfy that hunger and no more. Don't eat emotionally - like when bored, sad, angry jsut to feel better. Don't confuse thirst for hunger.
There's so much confusing nutrition information out there! As a nutrition coach, I really appreaciate you laying out the pros and cons of each diet and the truths and lies about weight loss. Great job!
Wu-Yi Source is a scam - stay away. I have spent the last 3 days tyring to get multiple charges removed from my credit card. If there product has such value they shouldn't need to resort to these deceptive bunsiess practices
It would be nice to see a review on the following diet:
"The Testosterone Advantage Plan"
Thanks
hi my name is fatyma im stdying food since and im very intersting tohear all information about hulth and food
Hi I was wondering if you had any opinion on the effectiveness of the south beach diet... I began phase one several days ago at the suggestion of my dr. and am losng weight(duh!)and Do find that yes i am no longer sluggish and have No cravings for sweets or breads however Iam concerned witht the amount of fat I am consuming and lack of good foods thus far
Thanks for a very informative and honest website
All I want to know is - where IS my magic bullet?
Maddie Ruud 3 months ago
Hi Chrissy,
Taking a water pill will only dehydrate you, not help you lose real weight. Most diet changes take time, which is good, because only gradual weight loss is sustainable.