Mayo Clinic Diet

Various Mayo Clinic Diets push grapefruit, eggs, meat, cabbage, etc.; and promise to peel off pounds magically. Don't believe any of these diets. They did not originate at Mayo Clinic and are not approved by Mayo Clinic. These diets may promote temporary quick weight loss. However, they are not nutritionally balanced or a safe method of weight loss for long-term success. Such diets can be dangerous for some individuals.

MC dieticians, nutritionists and media personnel have been trying to get the word out for years: there is no, nor will there ever be, an official Mayo Clinic Diet.

The typical Mayo diet is usually three or seven days in duration and is a high-protein, high-fat plan. There are several different incarnations; almost all of them include unlimited amounts of meat and poultry, fish and just a few veggies and encourage you to eat a lot of grapefruit or eggs. The main principle of each version is the consumption of high-fat and high-cholesterol foods. The plan also claims that the grapefruit burns up fat.

Diet "Warning Signs":

• Ruling out of entire food groups
• "Unlimited" consumption of anything high in fat or sugar
• Promotion of increased caffeinne intake
• No variety or extremely strict rules
• Certain food combinations to "burn" fat
• Promising that certain foods increase your metabolism

The diets prescribed by Mayo doctors and dietitians are individualized for each patient's needs, taking into account medical history and current eating and exercise habits. There is no one diet that works for everyone.

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