Gillian McKeith wrote the “You Are What You Eat” diet. The author’s aim is to empower people to improve their lives through information, food and lifestyle.
The Basics of the You Are What You Eat Diet
The dieters are recommended to use a vegetarian diet for the first eight weeks of the program. Dieters need to follow the principles of food combining for better digestion. The author advises dieters to snack on fruit and vegetables, and to take small and frequent meals when they are feeling hungry. The dieters are suggested to start their program with colon cleansers. Sugar, refined grains, fatty foods, spicy foods, and alcohol are not allowed.
Recommended Foods
The recommended foods are: fresh juices, sprouts, soy beans, nuts, fish, organic chicken, low-fat dairy products, cold pressed oils, and honey.
Exercise Recommendations
A walk for 30 minutes is recommended every morning and 20 minutes of dancing in the afternoons.
Pros
- Good for vegetarians
- Contains many recipes
- Recommends exercise
- Consists of a seven-day jump-start plan and a one-day detox plan
- There is no need for calorie counting
Cons
- Difficult to follow food combining and it is not scientifically proven
- Food preparation requires time
- Recommends the use of supplements, which are not scientifically proven for their effects
Conclusions
Dieters may experience weight loss because of better nutritional quality and increasing exercise.
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