The Fresh Diet is a meal planning program designed to take all of the guesswork out of dieting. As the official website for the Fresh Diet explains, the diet consists of a meal delivery service that offers quality, balanced nutrition through three meals and two snacks per day. Because of the low calorie intake--around 1,200 calories per day for women and 1,500 for men, says the Fresh Diet--this plan may help you lose weight. The makers of the diet insist that it's not the calories, but the food type and nutrient breakdown that spurs weight loss, suggesting that it's what you eat, not how much, that is key.
Fruit Salad
According to the Fresh Diet review from the lifestyle publication "Charmed Magazine," fruit salad served with ricotta cheese is a staple breakfast on the Fresh Diet. Because fruit is naturally low in calories and provides a variety of vitamins, it may help you lose weight. Fruit also tends to hold a lot of water, which may help increase feelings of satiety. The ricotta cheese helps to balance out the meal, as it is low in carbohydrates and provides protein and fat.
Cobb Salad with Chicken Breast
The Fresh Diet's official website offers a sample menu that includes Cobb salad with grilled chicken breast and hard-boiled egg. This meal is low in carbohydrates and rich in protein, thanks to the egg and the chicken. The chicken is also low in fat, which makes it a lower-calorie option than other meats such as steak. In addition to helping you lose weight, reducing your carbohydrate intake through meals such as this salad may have positive effects on your overall health. A study by I. Shai and colleagues from the July 2008 issue of the "New England Journal of Medicine" found low-carbohydrate diets improved cholesterol levels more than low-fat diets.
Turkey Breast Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread
According to the Fresh Diet sample menu, turkey breast sandwiches on whole wheat bread may be a staple. While sandwiches are not low in carbohydrates, they do provide a relatively balanced meal of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Turkey breast is a lean meat, which means it provides protein with minimal fat. It's important to note that the sandwich is prepared with whole wheat bread, as the use of whole grains may benefit dieters rather than refined grains. A study conducted by a team from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in the July 2008 issue of the journal "Food & Nutrition Research" found that a whole grain breakfast elicited greater feelings of satiety than refined grains. An increased feeling of fullness may help you eat less throughout the day, improving your chances of weight loss.
References
- The Fresh Diet: FAQs
- Charmed Magazine: Splurge in the City
- The Fresh Diet: Sample Menu
- "New England Journal of Medicine"; Weight Loss With a Low-Carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat Diet; I. Shai et al; July 2008
- "Food & Nutrition Research"; Whole Grain Rye Porridge Breakfast Improves Satiety Compared to Refined Wheat Bread Breakfast; H. Isaksson et al; July 2008
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