More than half a million people have lost weight with Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet since 1975. The diet is based on the fact that when dieters are able to deal with their cravings using something healthy, then the chances to stick with the program increases.
The Basics of the Cookie Diet
Dr. Siegal describes that his cookies are designed to reduce hunger and help in controlling the appetite.
There is scientific reason to this as proteins have a greater effect on reduction of appetite than carbohydrates and fat in the diet.
Each cookie has 90 calories, and contains ingredients such as whole-wheat flour, bran and oats, which have a low glycemic index.
Dr. Siegal's cookies can be taken with any other diet. Dr. Siegal's cookies are suggested as a healthier alternative to other snacks or to reduce hunger when following any diet, while under a doctor's supervision.
The cookies come in 5 flavors: Oatmeal Raisin, Blueberry, Chocolate, Coconut, and Banana.
The Sample Diet Plan
- Once you have achieved your target weight, you can continue eating the cookies during the day, and increase the calories in the evening meal in order to maintain the lost weight
- Dr. Siegal suggests that his patients eat six cookies a day, when they feel hungry
- The average calorie consumption is around 800 calories per day, and with this, fast results can be achieved
- He recommends that this diet plan only be undertaken with medical supervision
- A high protein dinner is recommended which contains up to 6 oz of fish, turkey, chicken or seafood, with one cup of vegetables
Pros
- Helps to control calories and reduces hunger
- Good for dieters who have cravings for sweets
- Can show fast results
Cons
- Has no exercise recommendation
- There is a possibility that weight loss can be regained when normal diet is resumed
- Lacks in nutrition, contains no fruit and only 1 cup of vegetables per day
- Has low calorie levels that are below the recommended levels for effective weight loss
- Must be undertaken with medical supervision
Conclusions
The calorie restrictions will produce weight loss in most of the dieters, but it is shown that around 95% of dieters will regain the weight lost. It has a very low calorie content, and it is not possible to meet daily minimum nutrient requirements.
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