Anyone done the Dukan Diet?

[flyingjase]

Just wondering if anyone has experience of this diet? It seems more of a lifestyle thing and once you are in the final phase you can eat what you want on certain days which appeals.

Better than fad diets......I think

[Hoofy]

Well, it IS a fad diet because you do crazy low carb stuff. The latter half is the Hoofy Diet. Might as well do the Hoofy Diet from the start and enjoy yourself.

Point is, to have a decent weight, you don't go "on a diet" but you change your lifestyle.

Edited by Hoofy on Saturday 29th December 10:32

[Regiment]

According to "experts", its st and you shouldn't do it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2236918/...

Nothing beats a balanced diet and exercise, why do people want to try some stupid fad diet that has serious health risks?

[nagsheadwarrior]

Ive done a dunkin donut does that count?

[Hoofy]

nagsheadwarrior said:

Ive done a dunkin donut does that count?

You've done it?

[Stevie750iL]

Eat less exercise more. I aint rocket science. I hate these stupid fad diets. I lost over 3 stone eating less, drinking less alcohol and buying a nice road bike (with pedals). I feel so much better.

[Podie]

Regiment said:

According to "experts", its st and you shouldn't do it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2236918/...

Nothing beats a balanced diet and exercise, why do people want to try some stupid fad diet that has serious health risks?

You believe something written in the Daily Mail

[Regiment]

Podie said:

You believe something written in the Daily Mail

No, but I do believe the BDA and the ADA, the American equivalent.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/dukan-diet-revi...

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The Dukan Diet: What the Experts Say

You'll certainly lose weight on The Dukan Diet because it cuts calories drastically. The lack of carbs also helps keep hunger at bay. But the bottom line, experts say, is that this eating plan does not include all the nutrients you need for good health.

"A once-daily multivitamin will not compensate for the nutritional goodness from fruits, whole grains and healthy fats that are inadequate in The Dukan Diet," says Keri Gans, MS, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.

She points out the health hazards of restrictive dieting. “When dieters start losing weight rapidly, I worry they will continue the restrictive phases longer than advised -- which puts them at risk for nutrient deficiencies and kidney problems," says Gans.

Losing more than 1-2 pounds per week can promote gallstones and muscle loss, she says: "It is unhealthy to lose weight so quickly because you not only lose fat and fluids but precious muscle mass, which is really hard to replace, especially as you get older."

Constipation, bad breath, dry mouth, and fatigue should be a red flag that this is not a healthy diet, she says.

"Your body’s preferred fuel to energize and keep you going is smart carbs, and when you eat a healthy diet you should feel great -- not have negative side effects," Gans says.

The Dukan Diet: Food for Thought

There is no question this very restrictive diet will lead to weight loss, if you can actually follow it. But the elimination of healthy food groups, and the unpleasant side effects, makes The Dukan Diet an unlikely choice for the long haul.

Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet, but it cannot stand alone. A truly healthy diet includes all the food groups -- vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy and healthy fats along with lean protein. Your body needs the nutrients these foods provide.

Skip this fad diet. Instead, choose a calorie-controlled eating plan that you can stick with for the long term.

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, is director of nutrition for WebMD. Her opinions and conclusions are her own.