The UltraSimple Diet
A program that helps cleanse and reduce inflammation.
BACKGROUND
The UltraSimple Diet: Kick-Start Your Metabolism and Safely Lose Up to 10 Pounds in 7 Days is a book written by Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark Hyman is a medical doctor who is also the editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.
The UltraSimple Diet offers a fast plan that will have you on your way to weight loss the quick and easy way. You can even lose up to 10 pounds in the first week. Some of the things contained within The UltraSimple Diet are a seven-day weight loss plan, detailed instructions on what to do each day, which foods to eat, which foods to avoid, exercises to do for those that are busy and how to keep the weight off for good.
The UltraSimple Diet has been medically tested over many years to be effective. The two central issues behind weight gain covered by The UltraSimple Diet are toxicity and inflammation. Although the book is called The UltraSimple Diet, it is more formulated to help you deal with toxicity and inflammation rather than solely losing weight. The program helps you deal with certain chronic illnesses and lets you experience the rewards that come from eating a clean diet.
Dr. Hyman is also the author of UltraMetabolism.
PRO
- Focuses on eating whole foods void of additives, sugars and processed ingredients
- Includes recipes
- Program written by a medical doctor
- Will result in weight loss
- Seven-day time commitment is not too long
CON
- Requires taking certain supplements
- Program can last for up to three months
- Weight loss likely to be temporary
- Food prep may not be as simple as title implies
- Strict eating plan may result in post-diet binges or early drop-outs
DIET and NUTRITION
The UltraSimple Diet is a clean-eating plan that tells you exactly what you will be eating every day eliminating any guesswork.
During this seven-day fast, certain foods are not allowed since they are believed to be contribute to toxicity and inflammation, two factors that are associated with the rise of obesity and weight-related conditions. Nixed are caffeine, sugars, refined carbohydrates, high fructose corn syrup, trans-fats, alcohol, fast food or any processed foods. In addition, foods that are common allergens are also avoided such as wheat, gluten, yeast, peanuts,nightshade vegetables, citrus fruits, dairy and eggs.
Instead, you'll be noshing on plenty of greens, lean proteins, flax seeds, vegetable broth, non citrus fruits, legumes, brown rice and other whole foods that are preferably organic or locally-grown.
You will be expected to make a large batch of the UltraBroth, a low-cal and nutritious veggie soup in addition to an UltraShake, which is Dr. Hyman's own version of detoxifying smoothie.
You'll start the day with lemon juice and hot water followed by a green tea or decaf coffee and an UltraShake. A cup of UltraBroth is then consumed mid-morning. Lunch is steamed or lightly seasoned veggies, brown rice and fresh berries. Dinner is four to six ounces of lean protein like fish or skinless chicken, steamed or lightly seasoned veggies and brown rice.
Probiotics, magnesium citrate, liver-supporting detox herbs should also be taken during the course of the diet.
EXERCISE
Light exercise is encouraged in order to facilitate the detoxification process and boost the metabolism. Thirty minutes of brisk walking is encouraged as is taking a 20-minute UltraBath every night and journaling before bed.
CONCLUSION
The UltraSimple Diet is a seven-day clean-eating, detoxifying plan that seeks to reduce toxicity and inflammation, two factors in obesity and weight-related conditions. Created by bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman, this plan can be adopted for its intended seven days for for as long as three months.
There is no mistaking how healthy the UltraSimple Diet is but its regimented eating plan requires discipline and commitment.
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