SCARSDALE DIET - HIGH PROTEIN - LOW CARB

THE CONCEPT

The diet is a low calorie, high protein, low carbohydrate plan. The diet lasts between 1 and 2 weeks, and claims to lose dietors 10 to 20 pounds. The plan calls for a diet of 1000 calories, stressing high protein consumption, and the use of vitamin supplements.

THE PLAN

The diet claims that weight loss is achieved through the combination and consumption of certain foods, yet it actually happens because of the lack of calories.

Meals consist of fruits, vegetables, animal sources of protein in unlimited quantities. People can find the ability to eat meat in large amounts appealing, however animal meat is a source of cholesterol, and you may find yourself consuming dangerous amounts of substances that promote heart disease.

The diet is very low in many essential elements to a healthy diet. By limiting carbohydrates, users may find themselves lacking energy, having trouble thinking. The body may enter ketosis, and high protein diets are generally not recommended.

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