Lack of time or motivation, the excuses that stop us to lose our extra pounds have no end! Indeed, complicated diets multiply and although they seem attractive at first, they require a real effort of culinary preparation that everyone does not have the strength to provide. For this purpose, Dr. Oz offers a simple and quick plan over a period of 2 weeks only to find your ideal weight!
Based on the consumption of healthy foods such as vegetables and small amounts of protein, this diet will allow you to bring your body the nutrients it needs while reducing your caloric intake. Efficient and easy to follow, it can be prepared in advance and put in the fridge for consumption during the week. Here is what it consists of:
What you can eat
When you wake up, drink a glass of lukewarm water mixed with half a lemon.
Breakfast: Homemade Smoothie by mixing the following ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of rice powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- ½ cup of red fruits
- ½ banana
- 1 cup vanilla milk almond (no sugar)
- Green tea: prefer organic tea
- Protein: 170g of chicken or fish once a day
- Carbohydrates: half a cup of brown rice
- Lipids: olive oil and avocado
- Dairy products: 1 cup Greek yogurt daily
Vegetables: you can eat as much as you want as long as you choose vegetables with a low glycemic index. You can also eat it in soup form by boiling the following ingredients for about an hour:
- 1 large chopped onion
- 2 carrots in slices
- 1 cup of pumpkin cut into large pieces
- 1 cup radish
- 2 stalks of celery
- ½ cup of cabbage
- 4 thin slices of fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- A pinch of sea salt
- Some water
Snack: Hummus or a handful of nuts
Benefits of this diet
In a large-scale European study published by The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers would have looked at different types of diets including the high-protein, low-glycemic diet (similar to that of Dr. Oz). During the study, scientists observed that of the 1,209 participants, those who were most successful in their diet consumed more protein and low glycemic foods.
In addition, they would also have lost more weight than people on other diets. According to the results of their research, this weight loss would have even continued after the end of the diet, notably thanks to the reduction of the essential glycemic load in the control of the weight in the patients suffering from obesity.
Foods to avoid
- Wheat-based foods
- Artificial sugars
- White sugar
- The alcohol
- Coffee
Dairy products (except Greek yogurt authorized)
Because of the low caloric intake of this diet, Dr. Oz recommends not to engage in sports activity during these two weeks. The best is to start any physical exercise once the diet is over. In addition, meals must be consumed between 8am and 8pm. Indeed, it is essential to follow regular schedules on a daily basis regarding food in order to avoid weight gain.
According to a study published by Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, irregular meals would greatly increase cardio-metabolic risk factors. Following the analysis of two groups testing this theory over a period of two weeks, the researchers observed that individuals with regular diet would have decreased their peak insulin and bad cholesterol, compared to their counterparts who would have suffered the opposite effect.
For this purpose, it is necessary to combine food with a healthy lifestyle in everyday life. In addition, physical exercise is very important to keep fit. If you are on a diet that lowers your energy levels, do not exceed the prescribed time or you will run out of danger.
Warnings :
It is imperative to seek the advice of your doctor before starting any type of diet.
- Flaxseeds are to be avoided in cases of bowel obstruction and for persons suffering from diverticulosis. These can cause inflammation in the intestines.
- Almond milk is contraindicated for people with disorders of the thyroid gland. It is able to cause thyroid complications, especially in young children.
If in doubt about a diet, do not hesitate to call your doctor.