The Ornish Diet

The Ornish diet was created by Dr. Dean Ornish and is geared towards helping people live a healthier lifestyle. It is also recommended for those who are suffering from heart diseases, diabetes and those that may have a higher risk for some types of cancer.

The Ornish diet is a program that includes not only healthy foods to be eaten, but it strongly encourages exercise as well as relaxation techniques in order to live a healthier and fuller life. One of the principles of the Ornish diet is that you educate yourself on which foods are healthy and which are not. To help label foods that are healthy and those that are not, Dr. Ornish has creates three simple categories.

1. Foods that can be eaten all the time. This category includes foods such as fruits & vegetables along with grains and beans.
2. Foods that can be eaten in moderation. Some foods included in this category include nonfat and low-fat dairy products along with commercially available foods (processed) that either have no fat or are low in fat.
3. Foods that should never be eaten. This category includes many foods that taste good, but are ultimately not good for your body and health. Foods in this category include alcoholic beverages, high fat foods and foods such as red meat, fats, oils, sugars, salts, and alcohols.

Once on the diet, you should be receiving lots of vitamins and minerals along with food that is rich in fiber. You should also not only lose weight, but many of your body’s processes should work more efficiently (e.g. digestive system, cardiovascular system).

Ornish Diet Pros

It is advocated by Dr. Ornish, that once on the diet you should eat several smaller meals spread apart by only a few hours using foods from category 1. This will help with you stay satisfied instead of constantly craving for food. This action will also increase your metabolic rate- helping you burn calories and lose weight.

Ornish Diet Cons

Because of the strict categories a person must stick to when on the Ornish diet, it can be very difficult for a less disciplined person to stay with the diet for a long period of time. In addition, those that are athletic may find that this diet does not offer enough protein which is necessary to build muscle.

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