The Internet in 2007 was among the sources of the
New Mayo Clinic Diet, a plan that expanded on the
original diet with more food choices.
The new version
contained the information that the diet was not created
by the Mayo Clinic and was not approved by the
medical facility.
Some sites carried evaluations of the
risks and benefits of the diet. Most advised the public
to consult a doctor before starting a weight-loss program.
Some versions advise people to exercise.
The dieter follows the plan for 12 days and is off
the diet for two days. The weight-loss plan consists of:
-A breakfast of a half-grapefruit or 8 ounces (0.24
liters) of unsweetened grapefruit juice, two eggs prepared
any way, two slices of bacon, and black coffee
or tea.
-A lunch of a half-grapefruit or 8 ounces (0.24 liters)
of unsweetened grapefruit juice, salad or raw vegetables
from the allowed list, salad dressing that was not
fat-free or low-fat, and meat that was prepared any
way. Foods could be fried in butter.
-Dinner of a half-grapefruit or 8 ounces of (0.24 liters)
unsweetened grapefruit juice, salad with dressing or
allowed vegetables, and meat. Vegetables could be
cooked in butter and meat could be cooked any way.
-An optional evening snack of 8 ounces (0.24 liters) of
tomato juice or skim milk.
The vegetables allowed on the diet are red and
green onions, red and green bell peppers, radishes,
tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, spinach, cabbage, lettuce,
green beans, chili peppers, cole slaw, and other
green vegetables including dill or bread-and-butter
pickles. Dieters may also eat cheese, hot dogs, and
one tablespoon (28.3 grams) of nuts each day. Mayonnaise
is also allowed.
Not allowed on the diet are white vegetables such
as potatoes and white onions, corn, sweet potatoes,
other starchy vegetables, breads, pasta, rice, and snack
foods such as potato chips and pretzels. Also forbidden
are fruit and desserts.
People are advised to follow the all of the diet rules
because the combination of food supposedly burns
fat. The diet regulations are:
-The amount of coffee or tea consumed should be
restricted to one cup with the meal because drinking
more could affect the fat-burning process.
-No foods should be eliminated, and dieters should
eat the bacon at breakfast and salad during the other
meals.
-The dieter must eat at least the minimum amount
required for each meal.When no amount is specified,
the person is may eat as much as needed until she or
he feels full.
-The dieter should avoid eating between meals. If the
diet is followed, the person is not supposed to experience
hunger between meals.
Some versions of the plan advise dieters to drink
64 ounces (1.9 liters) of water each day. Diet soda is
allowed on some plans. The dieter may not see a
weight loss until the fifth day. At that time, the person
may lose five pounds (2.27 kilograms).
Furthermore,
people may lose about one pound (0.45 kilograms) a
day until reaching their goal weights. Supposedly, the
diet works because it restricts the amount of sugar and
starch that create fat.
