Slim for Life purports to bring you the expertise that Hollywood stars and Olympic athletes seek when they attend a famed English nutrition clinic. It emphasizes making a lifestyle change despite the fact that the book features a 28-day plan. The plan stresses the importance of choosing natural foods as well as daily exercise. Always consult a doctor before trying a new weight loss plan.
History
“Slim for Life” is just one of many books written by Gillian McKeith, a celebrity doctor in England who as of 2010 was in clinical practice for more than 15 years. The holistic nutritionist’s book, “You Are What You Eat,” is a spin-off of an English reality show meant to teach people how to follow a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. The latter book is the most borrowed non-fiction book among libraries in the United Kingdom as of October 2010.
Time Frame
“Slim for Life” is actually book two of “You Are What You Eat.” It uses the principles introduced in the first book to create a 28-day plan for readers to follow. The plan calls for eating three snacks as well as three meals per day.
Features
While detoxifying and certain food combinations are emphasized with this diet it mainly restricts processed foods. One food that is emphasized is beans, which may be hard to digest; however, sea vegetables, which promote digestion, are also promoted, according to the Diets in Review website. The food list for “You Are What You Eat,” meanwhile, is extensive. It has more than 100 foods that you should include in your diet such as the exotic grains quinoa and amaranth. Other recommended foods and beverages include fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, seafood, fish and tea.
Considerations
This diet is not a quick fix. In fact, learning to follow it can be time intensive. However, it is supposed to teach you habits that will lead to long-term weight loss and health benefits. The 2008 book is billed as “a roadmap to a whole new you.” On her website, McKeith says that healthy eating is your key to well being. The plan is supposed to help you lose weight, but also to improve your energy and general health.
Recipe Types
Examples of recipes for "You Are What You Eat," which "Slim for Life" is based on, include a black olive tapenade made simply from olives, garlic and lemon, a buckwheat and lentil bake which features the title ingredients along with several vegetables, and soups such as those made from beetroot, beans and autumn vegetables. You’ll also find dishes such as an avocado and barley salad, baked salmon with leeks, and carrot and pumpkin seed salad.
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