Although many other diet plans discourage the consumption of snack foods such as cookies, Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet is based upon cookie consumption. However, you aren't free to eat any kind of cookies, but rather must consume specially formulated cookies sold by Dr. Siegal. These cookies are lower in calories, sugar and fat than regular cookies and are intended to blunt your hunger. On the Cookie Diet, you are instructed to consume up to six of Dr. Siegal's diet cookies each day in addition to a reasonable dinner. Your total daily calories should add up to about 1000, according to Dr. Siegal's official website.
Whole Wheat Flour
Flour is the base of any baked goods, although many make use of white flour or pastry flour. As the health and nutrition website World's Healthiest Foods explains, whole wheat products have low glycemic index ratings, which means they do not cause sharp increases in blood sugar levels. Eating a diet that consists mainly of whole grains may help reduce your risk of diabetes. However, high-sugar foods may counteract the effects of whole grains because sugars cause blood sugar levels to rise rapidly.
Beef Protein Hydrolysate
Beef protein hydrolysate is an isolated form of protein derived from beef, which means it is low in carbohydrates and fat. Protein is an important nutrient because it contains amino acids, the building blocks of muscle and other tissues. In addition, research from the May 2008 issue of the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" explains that protein increases satiety, or fullness, which may help you eat less later. Also, protein intake may cause you to burn more calories because it requires a lot of energy to digest. However, Dr. Siegal's diet cookies contain just 5g of protein, so you may not experience these effects.
Crisp Rice
Also included in Dr. Siegal's cookies, to enhance texture, is crisp rice. Crisp rice consists of rice, sugar, salt and malt, according to the product's label. Most diets recommend limiting sugar intake because it can make you feel hungry and cause a rapid rise in your blood sugar. The GI Diet Guide also notes that rice has a high glycemic index rating, meaning it may not leave you feeling full.
Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is a fat source derived from soybeans. Although it is high in fat and devoid of protein, it contains mostly unsaturated fat. Like protein, fat can help you feel full after meals. However, Dr. Siegal's diet cookies contain only 2.5g of fat, they may not make you feel very full.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is a form of sugar that is mixed with molasses, which gives it a brownish color. Brown sugar is similar to white sugar in that it can cause a rapid rise in your blood sugar levels and doesn't provide sustained energy.
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