Military Diet: What Is It And What Should You Eat?
By:
Sayantika Chatterjee
If you are a health freak, then you must have already heard about the Military Diet. One can literally lose up to 10 pounds within a week. You might be thinking how come this is possible? But seems like it is now. Even though you are losing weight quickly, it is not advised to continue this diet for a prolonged period. This diet is recommended when you have a special occasion coming up within or almost a week because it will make you look more toned and polished.
What is a Military Diet?
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Generally, a military diet is known as 3- day meal plan. Diet advocates argue that it was developed by the US military's nutritionists to easily mold military personnel. The reality, however, is that no military or bureaucratic organization keeps the military diet exclusive for them. There are some different names within that military diet: the marine diet and also the ice cream diet.
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In reality, for over 7 days, the 3-day military diet is divided into 2 stages. You will need a calorie-free meal schedule for the morning, lunchtime, and dinner for the first three days. Among meals, there are no treats. During this process, the overall calorie consumption is approximately 1,100–1,400 calories a day. You are advised to eat well for the other 4 days during the week and to try to keep your consumption minimal. Dietary supporters say that they should replicate the diet many times before their objective weight is reached.
What Items Do Fall Under The Military Diet?
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So, you already got the basic idea of what the military diet is about. Now we are going to discuss what falls under each meal.
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BREAKFAST CONSISTS OF:
1. Bread toasts with peanut butter or some regular butter.
2. Some fruits.
3. Hot beverages.
4. An egg.
5. Baked beans.
LUNCH CONSISTS OF:
1. One cup of tuna fish.
2. Normal or buttered toast.
3. Hot beverages (optional).
4. One boiled egg.
5. A cup of cottage or cheddar cheese.
6. Fruits (any type with low-calorie content).
7. Smashed avocados.
8. Hummus.
9. Low fat or fat-free milk.
10. Chickpeas.
DINNER CONSISTS OF:
1.Any kind of meat of 3 ounces.
2.Low fat ice cream.
3.Fruits.
4.Green beans.
5.Hot dogs (only the sausage part).
6.Vegetables.
7.A cup of tuna fish.
8.Tofu of 300 calories.
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Frankly, there hasn’t been much research on the diet yet. However, thanks to the week-long calorie limit, the average human would probably lose a few kilograms. If the fatty tissue gets fewer calories than it does, you apparently lose weight. The supporters of the diet argue therefore that the "food mixes" in the meal plan give the diet a certain fat loss benefit. These variations are supposed to improve the metabolism and lose calories, but behind such statements, there is no evidence.
Coffee and green tea are substances that can improve appetite significantly, but they cannot be integrated in a proven way. But looking at the menu of your 7-day plan, you will eventually start using your extra fat in your body. So, you can incorporate this diet if you have an occasion coming up, but is it the correct way to lose weight? Definitely Not!
