Many dieters nowadays turn to the bible based diets in order to lose excess weight. These diets have become very popular and widespread. However as any other diets, Bible based diets have their advantages and disadvantages.  The Basics of Bible Based Diets
You shouldn't consider Bible based diet as a new fad diet. If you have ever read the Old Testament you know that it spells out very strickt rules regarding clean and unclean foods. Nowadays many Jews, Muslims, and even Catholics follow these rules on certain times of a week or year. They know which types of foods are allowed or restricted during these periods. Frankly speaking a diet based on biblical beliefs is not a totaly new concept.
You have heart a lot about organic foods and organic living and today many people stick to eating natural, organic foods in order to be healthy and fit. The others eat only foods which can be grown such as vegatables, fruits and nuts on a raw food diet. Over-indulgence is a sin against the body and against God as well. You should eat foods which yuor body requires in order to be healthy. It is recommended to avoid sugars, white flours, etc.. Here are several types of Bible based diets and their characteristics: Weigh Down Diet
Weigh Down is the most popular Bible based diet. It was created by Gwen Shamblin, is a registered dietician and the creator of the "Exodus Out of Egypt" weight loss programs. The Weigh Down Diet's secret which can help you in losing excess weight is:
1. You should feed your stomach only when it is truly hungry. 2. Learn how to feed or nourish the longing human soul with a relationship with God. 3. Learn to recognize different hungers. Hallelujah Acres Diet
Its founder is George Malkmus. Also known as Biblical nutrition 101 this diet consist of a twelwe week course and promises to improve your health and prevent many diseases. Maker's Diet
The Main principle of this diet is to consume foods created by God and which is preserved in its natural form. In other words you should eat non- processed foods. Eat Smart
No matter how these diets claim to give you great results you shouldn't change your dietary lifestyle drastically without consulting your doctor.
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