Lifestyle and Diet : Review Article

ABSTRACT

Abstract Currently; there is widespread interest in many different diets. The best-known diets include the New Atkins diet in the USA; the Dukan diet in France; and in South Africa the Noakes diet. Two different approaches have emerged; one focusing on a life-long healthy lifestyle and the other emphasising weight loss. These are in fact complementary aims; as will be reviewed and reconciled. Furthermore; besides the dietary approach; there is a valid case for added drug therapy for selected lipid disorders with the use statins. In addition; new drugs are emerging that in the future might eventually considerably reduce the negative health impact of coronary artery disease