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Diets A-Z: Mayo Clinic
The theory
This is a low-carbohydrate diet plan (and therefore high protein and high fat) that allows you to eat as much as you want of the prescribed foods.
The plan
The Mayo Clinic Diet has never been endorsed by the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, U.S.A., and various versions of this eating plan have been around for the past 30 years. All focus on using grapefruit at each meal as a way to encourage your body to burn fat. Most rely on large portions of meat and fat to stop hunger, and insist that eating more fat in your diet will actually lead to weight loss.
Pros
You get to eat as much meat as you want, and fried foods are actually encouraged. You won't be hungry, since you're encouraged to eat until you feel full, and you will lose weight quickly.
Cons
This diet simply does not work for long-term weight management. It contains no complex carbohydrates, and can cause physical weakness and lack of concentration. Realistically, eating fat does not cause us to lose weight, and there is nothing in grapefruit that makes our body begin to use fat for energy.
Duration
Two and a half months.
Tips
Chat about this diet on the You can do it message board.
Checklist
Restaurants: You will need to order carefully and request extremely large portions.
Alcohol: No.
Caffeine: Limit caffeinated coffee or tea to one cup per meal.
Need to buy special foods: No.
OK for vegetarians: No.
The pros say
Officials at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota emphatically state this diet is a sham.
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