Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Diet is a two-week reboot plan that claims to give you a new perspective on eating and refreshing your inspiration for grocery shopping and meal planning while initiating and maintaining weight loss.
Dr. Oz says that the first step is to give your kitchen and pantry a makeover by removing processed foods and replacing them with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and healthy fats like olive oil. He recommends reading every label and getting rid of foods containing trans fats, refined white flour, saturated fats, syrups, and/or simple sugars. He provides a grocery list to get you moving in the right direction.
After clearing your fridge, Dr. Oz recommends getting your blood pressure, waist size, cholesterol, weight, and blood sugar taken at your doctor’s office to ensure you’re in good health before beginning the diet.
He recommends being conscious of portions sizes and even switching to smaller, 9-inch plates to automatically reduce your servings, and is an advocate of smoothies for breakfast. He says you can avoid cravings and subsequent binges by being prepared with healthy emergency snacks like nuts and edamame. He recommends red pepper and cinnamon to add flavor to food and reduce sweet cravings.
Dr. Oz also recommends having a weight loss buddy – someone you can discuss your goals with and get support from. He encourages talking to them for five minutes every day. In terms of exercise, he also recommends 10,000 steps per day or walking five miles.
Foods to include:
Vegetables
Fruits
Whole grains
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Eggs
Beans
Dairy
Nuts and seeds
Healthy oils
Foods to avoid:
Trans fats
Saturated fats
Sugar
Refined grains
Processed foods
Pros:
Can be a lifestyle rather than a diet
Wide range of nutrients and flavors
Emphasizes whole foods
Quick weight loss in some cases
Cons:
Not a quick fix – takes time and dedication
Volume of recommendations may be overwhelming
May be hard for some to take initiative with lifestyle changes
Sources:
Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Diet www.doctoroz.com