The Kellogg's breakfast cereal company created the Special K Diet. At breakfast it consists of eating 45g of Special K cereal with 1/2 cup of low-fat milk, then another for lunch OR dinner, for two weeks.
The Basics of the Special K Diet
- Eat two servings of Special K cereal and 1/2 cup of low-fat milk a day.
- The third meal must be nutritionally balanced and low in fat.
- Beverages can be taken as normal with no limits, as long as alcohol is not included.
- Water and diluted fruit juices are recommended.
Exercise Recommendations
30 minutes of daily activity is recommended.
Pros
- There is no need for calorie counting
- Very easy to follow
- Scientific studies have shown that it is effective for 75% of people
- People who ate cereal at breakfast had a lower body mass index than those who did not
Cons
- Special K is high in sugar and Glycemic Index, which can increase appetite in individuals
- When a normal diet is resumed, weight can be easily regained
Conclusions
The Special K Diet promotes the integration of healthy habits as a lifestyle. However, it is possible that people will experience hunger due to the high GI content of Special K cereal, and there is a possibility that weight can be regained when a normal diet is resumed.
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