Beverly Hills diet

Beverly Hills Diet is a fad diet developed by Judy Mazel in her 1981 bestseller, "The Beverly Hills Diet". This diet is based on the concept of food combining, a dietary philosophy that suggests specific combinations of foods as central to good health and weight loss.

History

The Beverly Hills Diet was introduced to the public by Judy Mazel in her 1981 book. Mazel, a former overweight actress, claimed to have lost weight and maintained her weight loss for over 16 years using this diet. The diet quickly gained popularity due to its celebrity endorsements and the promise of easy weight loss.

Principles

The Beverly Hills Diet is based on the concept of food combining, which posits that the order in which foods are eaten affects digestion and, consequently, weight gain or loss. According to Mazel, incorrect combinations of foods cause undigested food to remain in the stomach, leading to weight gain and health problems.

The diet plan lasts for 35 days and is divided into three phases. The first phase lasts for 10 days and involves eating only fruit. The second phase introduces protein, and the third phase includes carbohydrates. The diet also encourages eating foods in a specific order and waiting between meals before eating a different type of food.

Criticism

The Beverly Hills Diet has been criticized by nutritionists and medical professionals for its lack of balance and potential health risks. The diet is low in protein, vitamins, and minerals, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies. It also promotes rapid weight loss, which can be harmful to the body.

See also

• Fad diet
• Food combining
• Weight loss

References

• Mazel, Judy. The Beverly Hills Diet. Macmillan, 1981.