Many
of the large companies that make up the diet industry
are still basing their nutritional theory on outdated
concepts that were developed many years ago when
people knew much less about nutrition than we know
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1.
The carbohydrate level of the diet should be high
enough to support brain and central nervous system
function. No less than 70-100 grams per day.
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2.
Daily caloric intake should be no fewer than 1,100
calories for women and 1,500 calories per men.
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3.
Besides the initial water loss the first week, the
desired weight loss should be no more than 1-1.5
lbs per week thereafter.
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4.
The diet should consist of everyday foods.
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5.
The diet should strongly encourage you to take a
daily omega-3 fish oil supplement.
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6.
The level of fat should be about 30%. Most of the
major health organizations agree 30% of your daily
calories should come from fat.
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The diet should provide adequate amounts of protein-
not too much, not too little and preferably consumed
somewhat evenly throughout the day.
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8.
The diet plan should never require you to purchase
the company’s own line of food products to
remain active on their diet plan.
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9.
The diet must include an assortment of fruits, vegetables
and whole grains to obtain a wide variety of vitamins
and minerals.
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10.
The diet must not restrict any of the three macronutrients
(protein, carbohydrate or fat).
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