The Duke Diet

Claims:

Duke Diet ’s comprehensive approach claims slimming down is not just about finding new ways to eat and exercise, but also learning new ways to think about food, fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Synopsis of the Diet Plan:

Based on preference and medical conditions, participants select the traditional Duke Diet (DD) or the Low- Carbohydrate Diet (Low-Carb). The Duke Diet places a greater emphasis on selecting healthy sources of fat and encourages clients to monitor carbohydrate intake, their total calorie intake and exercise. The diet contains four weeks of easy-to-use menu plans and recipes from Duke Kitchen.

Nutritional Pros and Cons:

Duke Diet is similar to the Atkins approach, but does not start at quite as low a carbohydrate level as Atkins. It will progress participants more quickly toward moderately restricted but lower levels of carbohydrates. Duke Diet combines a reduced-calorie diet with regular exercise and behavioral strategies. An individual needs to be highly motivated to follow this plan on his own. Most people will need guidance from a registered dietitian.

Bottom Line:

I recommend this diet for its emphasis on a regular exercise program and lifestyle changes. As a member, you will receive daily meal plans, support and encouragement, customized exercise routines that you can do in the comfort of your own home, advice from the Duke Experts, and state-of-the-art information based on recent weight-loss research.