A few of the essential elements of any diet are that it must result in long-term changes in eating patterns, and it must be individualized to you and your lifestyle. It must also include 3 meals a day, contain adequate calories for you to function and stay healthy, and it must contain a good balance of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fat).
It is important for you to know that carbohydrates fill you up quickly, whereas proteins keep you full for a longer period of time. As well, there is evidence now that suggests that proteins may increase non-shivering thermogenesis. That is, they can actually increase the number of calories you burn off at rest (i.e. not participating in physical activities). Although this effect is small, with a diet containing minimal proteins, you will feel hungry sooner and your body is not burning off as many calories while at rest, than if you were on a high protein diet.
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