maple syrup diet
BEYONCE IS SO HOT!
Now..you may be asking "what does this have to do with the MAPLE SYRUP DIET?". Does this modern diva's weight loss secret really work?
According to Beyonce:"I lived on water, cayenne pepper and maple syrup for 14 days", referring to her weight loss of 22 pounds in just 2 weeks for her new film Dreamgirls"
Well, the MAPLE SYRUP DIET sometimes called "The Lemon Detox diet" , "Lemonade Diet" or the "Beyonce Diet , has been gaining popularity and a lot of interest with dieters lately. Curious? The best explanation can be found below...
Actually, the maple syrup diet is considered a 'cleansing regemine' more than a weight loss plan however you will no doubt lose pounds and inches if you follow the plan.
CAUTION ! Please look into this diet with your doctor before actually attempting it - it may not be the healthiest diet plan out there for some people - this is definitely a CRASH DIET.
What's the theory?
EXTREME CALORIC RESTRICTION - The Maple Tree Syrup diet cosists of eating nothing for 3 days - you basically survive on a concotion ( de-tox drink) of Madal Bal Natural Tree syrup, lemon juice, water and cayenne pepper. It's interesting to note that this diet, originating more than 30 years ago by Dr. Stanley Burrough, was a actually a Nueropath.
The detox drink itself is made by mixing 2 tablespoons of the Natural Tree Syrup (which they say is 20ml) with 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, a pinch of cayenne pepper or ginger and half a pint of hot or cold water. It's recommended you drink as much as you like, but ideally six to nine glasses daily. Wow!
Caloric intake of 9 glasses, which is the max intake, is only 486 calories, so you'll lose weight based on calories alone.
There are 4 different plans depending on how extreme your weight lose goal is:
- The Full Detox - this involves surviving solely on the detox drink for 10 days, although it's recommended that beginners follow it for just 5-7 days. It can also be extended for up to 14 days, but should only be done so with the consent of a health professional.
- Relaxed Version - this involves substituting breakfast, dinner or both these meals with 2-3 glasses of the detox drink. But you should still avoid sweets, processed foods, red meat, fried food, white bread, dairy products, coffee and booze for the remaining meals.
- The Once a Week version - as the name suggests, you skip food and have the detox drinks on one day each week. ·
- The Master Plan - a hardcore plan that involves a twice-yearly multi-day detox combined with detoxing once a week!
Is This Diet Healthy?
IT DEPENDS ON YOUR PHYSICAL CONDITION - It is reported that this is an extreme CRASH/STARVATION diet - probably too extreme for some dieters as it severely limits intake of nutrients , protiens, fiber and carbohydrates .
Some report no problems whatsoever and rave about how good they feel after the program is completed.
There's a huge list of concerns from a medical standpoint that question this diets sanity: Since you're intake for days is basically the syrupy lemon concoction you'll need to take supplements to give your body needed nutrients to function properly - iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin C.
Will this Diet Work Long Term?
PROBABLY NOT - But remember... this diet is a cleansing, detox regemine and not meant as a long term diet plan.
Actually, some report it being very effective as a short term weight loss solution. But how could it NOT be? You are starving yourself thin by limiting all food based calories, so, it may work as very temporary solution in order to lose weight quickly, especially for those who subscribe to the "no pain - no gain" approach.
Experts Opinion
USE THIS DIET AS A SHORT TERM CLEANSING REGEMINE ONLY- Most agree there are much better ways to lose weight long term. The benefits of The Maple Tree Syrup diet surely don't outweigh the headaches. Most report feeling drained, irritable and, lacking energy due the wide swings in blood sugar levels this diet produces.
The Maple Tree Syrup diet plan is very "one dimensional" - it addresses weight loss without getting to the root cause or analyzing your eating or exercise habits. There is simply much more to dieting and losing weight than simply punishing the dieter by restricting food.
Marketing news and fashion have helped to propel sales of the main component of this diet, "Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup" from selling 500 tins annually to selling an amazing 2,000 tins a month!
If you are looking for a better weight loss solution, you're much better off losing weight rapidly with an weight suppressant like Hoodia, You'll burn plenty of fat and won't feel hungry at all.