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Eat More and Lose Weight with the Ornish Diet
In 1993, Dr. Dean Ornish came out with a book entitled Eat More,
Weigh Less. The primary focus of the book was to urge people to
boost their consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
while decreasing their consumption of fat. Ornish subsequently
made headlines by becoming a dietary consultant to McDonald's,
helping the hamburger giant to develop the fruit and walnut
salad which now appears on the restaurant's re-vamped menu.
Ornish's work began in 1977 when he was studying ways to combat
heart attacks. He hypothesized that heart disease could be
successfully treated by cutting the fat in a patient's diet, as
well as reducing the amount of unrefined carbohydrates he or she
consumes. During his research, he noticed that his patients lost
about 25 pounds each and managed to maintain the weight loss for
five years.
Ornish offers two different diets, the Reversal Diet and the
Prevention Diet. Those who suffer from heart disease and who are
trying to decrease their risk of another heart attack would
conceivably benefit from the Reversal Diet, while the Prevention
Diet is designed for people who have high cholesterol levels,
but who have not developed heart disease. Both versions are
vegetarian, consisting of 10 percent fat, 20 percent protein,
and 70 percent carbohydrates.
If you decide to follow the Ornish diet, you will be eating a
great deal of fiber, little fat, and a great deal of vegetables.
Under the Ornish program, you can eat as many beans, fruits,
grains, and vegetables as you want. However, non-fat dairy
products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt should be eaten
sparingly. The same holds true for fat-free desserts and yogurt
bars.
Still, under the Ornish plan, you will be giving up a great
deal. For instance, you will not be permitted to eat meat of any
kind, including fish and chicken. You must also pass up oils,
avocados, olives, nuts, sugar, and anything that consists of
more than two grams of fat for each serving.
The diet also forbids the consumption of alcohol. The doctor
recommends eating a number of small meals so that you will feel
hungry less often. Following this plan, less than ten percent of
your calories should come from fat.
Ornish recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise each day,
or
an hour of exercise three times each week. He also encourages
some type of stress management, such as meditation, massage, or
yoga. Why? In his book, Ornish writes, "When your soul is fed,
you have less need to overeat. When you directly experience the
fullness of life, then you have less need to fill the void with
food."
Supporters of the Ornish plan are enthusiastic about its effect
on the body. It can successfully combat heart disease, prevent
cancer, alleviate the symptoms of diabetes, and help stabilize
high blood pressure. In fact, one doctor has said that the
Ornish program succeeds because it has a clear scientific basis.
Also, the diet is convenient to follow because it does not
involve counting calories.
The major disadvantage of the Ornish plan is that it is highly
restrictive. This can make it difficult to stay with over the
long haul. A number of dieters may be uncomfortable eating food
that is so low-fat. The diet also represents a radical change
from the typical American meat-and-potatoes fare.
In addition, Ornish fails to recognize that some types of fats
are actually good for one's health. For instance,
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils can protect against
heart disease. Therefore, Ornish's prohibitions against fish and
nut consumption would seem to be counter-productive.
Is the Ornish diet worth the trouble? If you must not only
manage your weight but struggle with heart disease as well, it
might be just the diet you need. Also, if you have medical
reasons for losing weight, the program is certainly one you
should consider. However, if you have difficulty sticking with
specific menus--and you love meat--the Ornish diet may be too
hard to deal with.
When you decide to undertake the Ornish diet, you are making a
commitment to vegetarianism. The diet provides you with less
protein than the typical diet, which could sap your energy.
Thus, a good rule of thumb is to discuss the plan with your
family physician to determine if it's appropriate for your case.
About the author:
As a Teacher of Sport and Physical Education, Tony Robinson has
a keen interest in Health and Weight Loss issues. For handy
hints and tips for weight loss visit
http://www.weight-loss-arena.com
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