Dr. Manny Alvarez created the Hot Latin Diet. He claims that it increases fat burning by 25%, reduces hunger by 11% and dieters can lose up to 20 pounds in 6 weeks. There are seven important power foods that form the foundation of this diet. He also observed that Latin American immigrants were healthy and slim when they first came to the United States, but after several years of a standard American diet they were usually overweight.
Basics of The Hot Latin Diet
It is a reduced carbohydrate program that removes simple and refined carbohydrates in favor of low glycemic index foods, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables. He suggests eating seafood at lunch because studies have shown people who eat fish at lunch automatically reduce their dinner portions by 11%.
This is not a low fat diet, but importance is given to improving the balance of fats in the diet by recommending avocados, fish, olive oil and nuts.
Recommended Foods
He provides seven Latin power foods, which improve metabolism and provide antioxidants. These seven foods will help to increase the feeling of fullness and satisfaction after meals.
- Cinnamon
Lowers cholesterol and helps in regulation of blood glucose
- Chile
Improves digestion, immunity and increases metabolism
- Garlic
Helps in boosting immunity and lowers cholesterol
- Tomatillos
Contains good sources of antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin A and C
- Garbanzo beans
They are also a good source of low glycemic index carbohydrates
- Cilantro
Helps in increasing removal of toxic metals from the body
- Avocado
Contains a source of good fats which helps in improving cholesterol balance
Sample Diet Plan
Breakfast
Spicy Frittata with tomato salad
Morning Snack
Soursop mango shake
Lunch
Tuna Nicoise salad
Afternoon Snack
Toasted garbanzo beans
Dinner
Chicken
Grilled chipotle sparked potatoes
Mustard greens
Evening Snack
Fruit with Chile de arbol and lime juice
Exercise Recommendations
Only general recommendations are given for exercise.
Pros
- Provides interesting recipes
- Suggests the intake of fruits and vegetables.
- Recommends low glycemic index carbohydrates
- High in quality protein and essential fatty acids
Cons
- Promotes fast weight loss
- Recipes take a lot of time to prepare
- May require big changes in current dietary plans
Conclusions
The Hot Latin diet is a very healthy approach to dieting but restructuring your diet around the seven power foods is unnecessary. It offers low calorie meals to dieters, and for the people who like this style of eating, it could be an effective long-term weight loss plan.
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