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The Fasting Diet
Nutritionist Melissa O'Shea on
Fasting Diet
Melissa O'Shea, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition education from Columbia University. Melissa has experience in counseling patients in community settings and in the clinical environment at doctors' offices.
Bread, Pasta & Sweets (carbs)
never
Red Meat
limited
Fruits & Vegetables
always
Milk & Dairy
limited
Alcohol
never
Fast Weight Loss
nutritionist
strongly agrees
Feeling Healthier
nutritionist
agrees
Simple Rules
nutritionist
agrees
Frequent Meals
nutritionist
strongly disagrees
Great Tasting Food
nutritionist
strongly disagrees
Easy To Eat Out
nutritionist
strongly disagrees
Affordable
nutritionist
agrees
A Nutritionist Weighs in...
Choosing to starve-or rather, rejuvenate by fasting-is not usually an ideal way to lose weight or improve your health. While many religions encourage fasting, it usually entails less than five days of fasting or food is allowed at the end of the day. It is hard to believe that you could continue your normal work and exercise routines on only fruits and vegetables without feeling sluggish. If you plan to try The Fasting Diet, pay close attention to how you feel. Eat something and consult a doctor if you feel faint or queasy at any point.
I would also advise that you begin eating food again after five days and that you continue your juice fast no longer than the diet's recommended duration.
If you can stick with this regimen for eight days, you deserve to lose the weight
Although you only spend eight days on the most restrictive phases of this diet, you may wind up being a hermit for that time. The diet advises that you not tell anyone that you are on it, so your family may wonder where you are at mealtimes. You'll probably need to commit to this diet when you have no major holidays or events scheduled, since socializing often involves food.
Traveling will be tricky. You need to prepare the diet's required juices within 24 to 48 hours of consuming them. It may be inconvenient to pack a blender and acquire fresh produce while you're away from home. Your family will most likely not want any part of this diet.
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