Start the Summer Healthy

Summer comes with all its vibrancy, color, and warm weather!
 But as summer approaches, one concern starts to bother many especially women: excess weight.
 Instead of relying on temporary diets, adopting a healthy and balanced nutrition plan will not only help you lose weight in a sustainable way but also lead to a healthier body overall. While this process may seem long, especially with summer so close, following proper diets that don’t harm your health can truly support your weight loss journey.

To start a diet with motivation, you only need two things:

1. Steadfast willpower.
2. Walking past the sweets aisle and visiting the fruit, vegetable, and meat sections more often when at the supermarket.

To make your search for the right diet a bit easier, we've compiled 3 of the most popular diet plans in this blog. After reading, you can get more information and choose the one that best suits you.

1. Ketogenic Diet

You’ve probably already heard of this popular diet. The word "ketogenic" comes from "ketosis" – a metabolic state in which the body uses fat instead of carbohydrates as its primary energy source. When daily carbohydrate intake is reduced, the body begins to use ketones instead of glucose for energy.

This diet involves significantly reducing carbohydrate intake — meaning you avoid bread, pasta, and sugary foods. You focus on a moderate amount of protein and primarily on foods rich in healthy fats. Ideal foods include olive oil, butter, coconut oil, cream, avocado, olives, and nuts.

When choosing vegetables, be mindful of their carbohydrate content. Leafy greens, broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, cabbage, and cucumbers are all suitable for the keto diet.

2. Karatay Diet

Created by famous Turkish dietitian Canan Karatay, this diet is a favorite among many aiming to lose weight. It has its own specific rules:

• No carbohydrates at breakfast only protein. Eggs will be your savior.
• Eat only two meals a day and avoid snacking as much as possible.
• Use only natural oils like olive oil and butter. Avoid sunflower and corn oils.
• Cook food slowly at low temperatures.
• Drink 2–3 liters of water daily, without exception.
• Regular physical activity is a must.

By following this diet, you’ll be able to lose weight quickly and healthily.

3. Dukan Diet

The Dukan Diet, created by Dr. Pierre Dukan, is a high-protein weight loss method consisting of four stages: “Attack,” “Cruise,” “Consolidation,” and “Stabilization.”

• In the Attack phase, focus on high-protein foods such as fat-free dairy products, fish, eggs, and poultry (like chicken, turkey, and quail).
• In the Cruise phase, add vegetables like eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, celery, zucchini, mushrooms, and lettuce to your meals.
• During the Consolidation phase, eat both meat and vegetables daily.
• In the Stabilization phase, you make this lifestyle permanent but return to the “Attack” phase plan every Thursday.

One of the best parts of the Dukan Diet is the flexibility — twice a week, you can enjoy anything you like.

We hope this guide has helped even a little in making your summer healthier and happier.
 Stay healthy and beautiful!