Robert Posner, M.D and Linda Hlivka wrote the Stress Eater Diet. The authors claim that their program will help dieters to determine their stress triggers, as well as increase their metabolism.
The Basics of the Stress Eater Diet
The Stress Eater Diet combines four elements such as nutrition, calming techniques, stress relieving exercise and serotonin boosting foods.
The book consists of a four-week meal plan that transitions from a low to moderate intake of carbohydrates. Dieters are advised to eat a high protein at breakfast every day, and to eat small amounts of food throughout the day.
1st week
Dieters can eat salads, dairy foods, protein, vegetables, and one serving of fruit every day.
2nd Week
Dieters add one serving of a carbohydrate food or an extra serving of fruit.
3rd and 4th week
Dieters are allowed one more carbohydrate serving.
Behavior modification is the important part of the program, in which dieters think positive to create the foundation of a healthy lifestyle.
Recommended Foods
Foods such as fish, cottage cheese, bananas, nuts, sweet potatoes, broccoli, oysters, avocado, liver, and whole grains are recommended. Foods, which contain omega-3 fatty acids such as walnuts, shrimp, and pumpkin seeds, are also allowed.
Exercise Recommendations
Exercise is recommended because it helps to increase calorie burning, which results in a boost of metabolism.
Pros
- Provides tips for dieters to deal with stress
- Consists of instructions for deep breathing and meditation
- Consists of a four-week meal plan
- Supported by scientific research
Cons
- Some foods contain artificial sweeteners
- Does not contain recipes
Conclusions
The book contains tips on how to deal with stress more effectively, and dieters who overeat because of stress will find that they can lose weight on the Stress Eater Diet.
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