What Is Warrior Diet?

The Warrior Diet is based on the survival instinct of the human race. The creator of the diet, Ori Hofmekler, says that to lose weight and create a strong body, you need to do the opposite of what most diets advise, such as eating more during the day and less at night. The Warrior Diet says that due to humans' roots as hunters and gatherers, your body is programmed to consume and utilize foods such as eggs, grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, fresh fish, nuts, seeds and legumes. Please contact your doctor before beginning any diet plan to be sure it is safe for you.

Nighttime Eating

On this program, users are encouraged to spend their evening eating a large meal and relaxing. Many other diets say this will cause the food to be stored as fat. However, Ori Hofmekler has found that this actually will fuel the body's metabolism as it rests and repairs it muscles, resulting in a leaner and stronger body.

Small Breakfast and Lunch

This diet uses the term "under-eating" to describe how users should eat during the day: smaller meals than they usually eat. They may feel hungry in the beginning, but will adjust as their bodies become used to the diet. The Warrior Diet suggests that eating specific foods in the morning and in the evening will help the body free itself of toxins, convert fat to energy and properly utilize nutrients within the body.

Exercise

For the body to become stronger, you must put certain physical demands on your body. Because the evening is set aside for rest, exercise must be done during the morning or afternoon hours. This could increase your body's ability to use energy, fight fatigue and increase strength. A suggested workout plan is found inside the book.

Eating Low on Food Pyramid

Meat is not a primary food source on this diet. Fresh fish is permitted on this diet along with whole grains, eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits and vegetables. Hofmekler says the human body is programmed to eat these foods. Avoid chemical additives and any artificial ingredients while on this diet.

Evidence

The Warrior Diet says its methods are based on scientific research. In one study, one set of mice and rats were fed a diet similar to the Warrior Diet. The other set ate when and how much they wanted. The mice fed the Warrior Diet lived 30 percent longer.