Beverly Hills Diet
Beverly Hills Diet
The Beverly Hills Diet is a fad diet developed in the 1980s by Judy Mazel. It is a weight loss program that emphasizes the consumption of specific combinations of foods over a 42-day period.
Pronunciation
Beverly Hills Diet: /ˈbɛvərliː hɪlz daɪət/
Etymology
The term "Beverly Hills Diet" is derived from the name of the city of Beverly Hills, California, where the diet was popularized, and the word "diet", which comes from the Greek word "diaita", meaning "way of life".
Description
The Beverly Hills Diet is based on the concept of digestive enzymes and how they break down foods. According to the diet, proteins and carbohydrates should not be consumed in the same meal, and fruit should be eaten alone on an empty stomach. The diet also involves a specific sequence of food consumption over a 42-day period.
Criticism
The Beverly Hills Diet has been criticized by nutritionists and medical professionals for its lack of balance and potential to cause nutritional deficiencies. It is generally considered a fad diet due to its temporary and potentially harmful nature.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beverly Hills Diet
- Wikipedia's article - Beverly Hills Diet
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