The Scarsdale Diet
The Scarsdale Medical Diet was created by New York physician Dr. Herman Tarnower and Samm Sinclair Baker. The diet was popular all oner the world in the 70’s and early 80’s and the accompanying book of course was a best seller. In 1980 Dr. Tarnower was murdered which is perhaps why you do not hear as much about the Scarsdale diet in the news these days, none it is still popular among people searching for diets in the internet.
The Scarsdale Medical Diet claims “lose 20 pounds in 14 days”, as its main tag line. It is a very structured and low calorie, low carb diet. During the first two weeks a very strict menu plan must be followed. The next 14 day cycle becomes a little less restrictive. The book also includes a life program to maintain and keep weight off for life.
Similar to Atkins most carbs are a no no, some whole grains are allowed but they are limited. Snacking is not allowed when on the scarsdale medical diet as is the consumption of alcohol. Tea and coffee are however allowed but water of course is recommended. One of the main staples in the scarsdale diet is grapefruit. At breakfast and sometimes at lunch and dinner grapefruit is consumed. The reason stated is that the enzymes in grapefruit are important as they help in the fat burning process.
Critics of the Scarsdale diet claim that it is to calorie restrictive, none the less the diet still remains popular world wide 30 years after the books publication.
Book: The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet
