The Soypal Cookie Diet is a meal replacement diet consisting of a 150 calorie protein and nutrient-dense cookie. You should replace your largest meal of the day with a package of Soypal cookies and two large glasses of water or another low-calorie beverage. This diet originated in Japan and is Japan's most popular diet product. The cookies rely upon a fiber-rich soy pulp called okara to keep you feeling full.
History
The Soypal Cookie Diet was developed in Japan in 2003 by the owner and chef at a Japanese bakery. The cookies were intended as a meal replacement for dieters or a healthy high fiber snack. By 2007, the diet was a bestseller on one of Japan's top online shopping sites. The Soypal cookies can now be purchased outside Japan, offering a convenient diet alternative.
Function
The Soypal Cookie diet relies primarily on the high fiber pulp or okara that remains from the production of tofu or soymilk. Okara has a neutral flavor, substantial amounts of fiber and a moderate amount of protein. Okara expands in volume when fluid is added, leaving you feeling full and satisfied when you consume a package of Soypal cookies and two glasses of water, tea, coffee or nonfat milk.
Significance
Soypal cookies make it easy to control your total calorie intake. Replacing one high calorie meal each day with a package of Soypal cookies will reduce your daily calorie intake substantially. You should eat the cookies instead of your largest meal of the day. You can eat normally at your other meals or opt to include Soypal cookies as a part of a reduced calorie diet.
Types
Soypal cookies are available in three flavors. The original flavor has a light, neutral taste. Chocolate flavored Soypal cookies are only lightly flavored, but may be more palatable. The sesame flavored cookies have a traditional Asian flavor, but the natural flavor of the okara is still present. The Soypal Cookies are not marketed for flavor, but rather as a practical and low-calorie addition to your diet.
Effects
While the Soypal Cookie Diet claims that you may lose as much as nine pounds in nine days, these results are not likely. If your meal replacement results in a 500 calorie savings each day, you can expect a one pound per week weight loss. The Soypal Cookies are rather expensive, but do provide a healthy, nutrient dense meal replacement that can be a useful addition to your diet or weight loss plan. The regular price for a box of 63 cookies is offered on the company website for $49, plus shipping, but the price may be discounted.
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