Simon Lovell created the Lunch Box Diet. He, with the help of a personal trainer, uses this diet on his clients with great success.
The Basics of the Lunch Box Diet
The diet is based on the concept of filling a lunch box with healthy foods. Some recommendations are given for healthy meals, however breakfast and dinner can be eaten as normal. Simon claims that the stomach will become smaller by eating food in smaller portions, so there will be less possibility to overeat at dinner.
Recommended Foods
The recommended foods are:
- Avocado, chili peppers, zucchini, broccoli, spinach, and asparagus
- Chicken or turkey breast
- Brown rice, wholegrain breads (which are high in carbohydrates are recommended only for physically active people)
- The Lunch Box should contain around 60% vegetables, 30% protein and 10% salad dressing/condiments
Pros
- Good for people who don't like to count calories and plan meals
- The diet plan is very flexible
- The Lunch Box foods are high in low glycemic index, which will keep energy levels stable
Cons
- No guidance is provided regarding portion control
- Expensive for the size of the book and information provided
- Calorie intake can be increased when food intake at breakfast and dinner is not controlled
Conclusion
The diet provides good introduction about how to create healthy meals and increase vegetable intake. The diet can be suitable for people who have just started with dieting.
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