Choosing the right diet

I figured that if I am struggling to find the diet to suit my family as well as my health issues, others may be too. So I am going to share some of the tips that I am finding:

1. There is a quiz you can take: Best diet for me (for me it left me with too many options)
2. I really like this website for helping you find the right diet for you: DietTV
   
3. Here is another quiz you can take: The ‘Right Diet’ Eating Personality Quiz
   
4. You should follow a healthy diet that you like and that you can stick to. The diet should be low in fats (especially saturated and trans fats) and sugars, and high in fiber and protein.
5. Make changes you can make a part of your everyday life.
6. I want a diet that is easy to follow for the long haul
7. I want a diet that is easy to Stick With
8. I want a diet that is simple to understand
9. I want a diet that makes eating out easy
10. I want a diet that is fits into my busy schedule

Diet and health

Advocates claim that their diets may help or control the following common health concerns. Before trying a new diet be sure to read the full diet and health conditions articles—and remember to check with your doctor before trying new eating habits.

Allergies

• Low-allergen diet

Rheumatoid arthritis

• Fasting diet
• Low-allergen diet

Cancer prevention

• High-fiber diet
• Low-fat diet
• Ornish diet
• Pritikin diet

Colon disorders

• High-fiber diet

Constipation

• High-fiber diet

Diabetes type 2

• Atkins diet
• Glycemic Index diet
• Low-carbohydrate diet
• Low-fat diet
• Pritikin diet
• The Zone diet

Diverticular disease

• High-fiber diet

Duodenal ulcers

• High-fiber diet
• Low-allergen diet

Certain gastrointestinal disorders (constipation, Crohn’s disease, diarrhea, duodenal ulcer, gallstones, indigestion, irritable bowel)

• High-fiber diet
• Low-allergen diet

Heart disease

• Dean Ornish diet
• Glycemic Index
• High-fiber diet
• Low-fat diet
• Pritikin diet

High blood pressure

• Dean Ornish diet
• Low-fat diet

High cholesterol

• Dean Ornish diet
• Low-carbohydrate diet
• Low-fat diet
• Pritikin diet

Hypoglycemia

• Glycemic Index
• High-fiber diet
• Low-carbohydrate diet

Insulin resistance

• Glycemic Index
• High-fiber diet
• Low-carbohydrate diet

Migraine

• Tyramine-free diet
• Histamine-free diet
• Additive-free diet
• Nitrite-free diet
• Low-allergen diet

Certain respiratory disorders (asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, sinus congestion)

• Low-allergen diet