The Nutritarian Diet has all the hallmarks of a trendy diet program-promising a fast weight reduction in just a few weeks, not requiring dieters to count calories, and even having a cheat snack here and there. But unlike other popular diets in demand right now, the Nutritarian program simply prioritizes greens and plant-based staples on its own.
Data suggests that the consumption of high-nutrient plant food puts people at their optimal weight, reverses illness, and eliminates the desire for overeating and cravings.
For those who have never heard about it before, the Nutritarian Diet is almost like a Flexitarian diet, with more focus on vegetables and fruit, which means you have to eliminate animal proteins, dairy products, and almost all processed foods and packaged foods.
The lifestyle is primarily based on the guide written by Joel Fuhrman, M.D., a family physician who spent his life raising awareness about the right dietary values as president of the Nutritional Research Foundation.
Fuhrman's recommendation has been applied to a variety of various menu plans and has since grown into a full range of food items such as supplements, energy bars, sauces and condiments, and alternative pasta.
Here's how to get the Nutritarian Diet started.
Eat your G-BOMBS
This useful acronym stands for Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, and Seeds, and these are the most nutritious, anti-cancer superfoods on the planet. Make sure you have them nearly every day in your diet.
Eat at Mealtimes Only
That means no snacking allowed. Eat until you're satisfied, and stop until you feel full. Leave at least 13 hours before the last meal of the day and breakfast-this would give the body time to reach the catabolic (fat-burning) period of digestion.
Just Say No To...
Sugar and other sweeteners, oil, salt, processed baked goods, and white flour products. They are disease-causing, addictive, and contribute to depression.
Replace One Meal a Day with a Salad
Eat a big salad every day. Use lettuce and tomatoes, but don't forget the raw cruciferous vegetables shredded on top, plus onions, scallions, and, of course, a good seasoning made with nuts and seeds.
The Bottomline
At first glimpse, the Nutritarian Diet's dependence on high-fiber vegetables and unprocessed items is something to celebrate-but strict "detox" cycles can lead most individuals to adjustment problems, and the extreme limitation in the three food classes that you should consume every day will do more harm than good.
If you plan to try this diet, we prescribe a slower introduction of vegetables and a lowering of animal products, as you always want to be careful with your body; give it time to adapt.
