Over 26 percent of Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity increases people's risk for chronic disease and early death. For people to be able to lose weight and keep it off they need to find the right diet they can follow for the rest of their lives, says the Harvard School of Public Health. The Cookie for Life Diet, better known as the Smart for Life Cookie diet, may be right for people who need an easy program with quick results.
History
The Smart for Life Cookie diet was founded by Dr. Sasson Moulavi seven years ago, according to the Smart for Life website. Dr. Moulavi is a bariatric physician who became concerned about weight control after working as an emergency room physician. The diet uses guidelines based on the American Society of Bariatric Physicians to help people lose weight. Smart for Life has over 40 offices located all over the country. They also offer online services for those who may not be able to visit one of the clinics.
Features
The Smart for Life Cookie diet is a medically run program. Participants receive one-on-one guidance from trained physicians and staff members. It is not a diet, according to the website, but a lifestyle. Cookie for Life participants eat hunger-controlling foods to help them lose weight.
The Diet
The diet includes specially designed, high fiber cookies made with organic ingredients. The trademarked fiber in the cookie, called Herofiber, helps to maintain cholesterol, glucose and insulin levels, according to the Smart for Life fact sheet. One gram of Herofiber is equivalent to 9 gm of regular fiber. The cookies provide balanced nutrition to serve as an adequate meal replacement. In addition to the cookies, the plan also offers cupcakes, soups, bagels and cereals. People following the diet eat six Smart Cookie Meals throughout the day instead of breakfast, lunch and snacks, and than have a healthy dinner of proteins and vegetables.
Benefits
People lose weight following the Smart for Life Cookie diet. According to the website, some people can lose up to 15 lbs in one month. The diet is also easy to follow, people do not have to worry about what to eat as long as they have their Smart for Life meals. In addition, the meal replacements are made with mostly organic ingredients and do not contain any preservatives or toxins, according to the Fact Sheet.
Considerations
While people will certainly lose weight following the Smart for Life Cookie Diet, it does not teach people how to eat real food. If people decide to stop using the meal supplements they may have a hard time keeping the weight off. In addition, some people may become bored with the limited food selections and therefore may not be able to follow the program for life. The Smart for Life Cookie diet is also a low calorie diet, according to the You On a Diet plan review, and people following the plan should be medically supervised.
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