1. It's Not a New Fad Diet
Yes, you read it right... the Cookie Diet. You can eat cookies and lose weight, but you have to follow the whole program to make the Cookie Diet successful. The Cookie Diet isn't a new fad diet, it has been in existence for years. Dr. Sanford Seigal formulated the cookies for his patients who had hypothyroidism, which makes losing weight extremely difficult.
2. No, You Can't Have Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sadly, the cookies of the Cookie Diet are not made of chocolate chips or fudge or peanut butter. Until that day comes, the Cookie Diet offers cookies in the flavors of chocolate, banana, coconut, blueberry and oatmeal raisin. High fiber ingredients are used in the low fat cookies and special amino acids are added. The amino acids help to curb your appetite and quiet hunger pangs during the day.
3. Yes, You Get to Eat a Half Dozen Cookies a Day
Eating six cookies a day shouldn't be a problem for anyone. The Cookie Diet cookies are eaten for breakfast and lunch, as well as for snacks throughout the day. Drink a full eight-ounce glass of water when you eat the cookies to help reduce your appetite. The water also stops constipation problems from developing, a common problem with high fiber foods.
4. What's the Catch?
Yes, there is a catch. The Cookie Diet is a very low calorie, low fat and low carbohydrate diet. Calories are restricted to 800 a day and carbohydrates are restricted to 70 grams per day. The one meal a day, usually dinner, is restricted to 6 ounces of chicken, turkey or fish along with one cup of vegetables. That's it for meals. Your diet consists of one 6-ounce serving of lean meat, one cup of vegetables and six cookies daily until you achieve the desired weight loss.
5. The Rest of the Story
Before starting any diet, make sure you speak with your doctor about it. Some people with chronic illnesses cannot restrict calories or carbohydrates to such an extreme length. Because the Cookie Diet is so low in fruits and vegetables, it's important to take vitamins and minerals while on the Cookie Diet. If you're interested in the Cookie Diet, check for a local doctor who offers the whole program. Doctors who participate in the Cookie Diet program will give you a thorough physical exam and test the thyroid before putting you on the program. The doctors will also schedule regular visits and monitor your health closely while on the Cookie Diet.
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