The Chemical Breakdown Diet comes with claims that weight loss is possible – up to 10 lbs in 3 days has been widely reported. It is worth considering if you feel the need to drop a bit of weight fast as the ingredients are commonly found foods in most supermarkets.
Perhaps better known as the 3 Day Diet and the Tuna Fish Diet, the chemical breakdown diet is reported to be successful due to the chemical reaction of the ingredients in acting on fatty deposits and flushing them out of the system. This fat loss effectively produces weight loss.
Because the ingredients have been selected keeping this chemical reaction in mind, dieters are advised not to substitute other foods and also follow the order in which the ingredients are to be consumed.
Some versions of the Chemical Breakdown Diet refer to it as the 3 days on and 4 days off diet, meaning it is to be followed for only three days and four days of normal eating before repeating the diet. Naturally, dieters are cautioned against excessive or unhealthy eating during the four-day break if the weight loss is to be permanent.
menu
Salt and pepper are the only recommended seasonings. Drink plenty of water – 6-8 cups.
menu
Salt and pepper are the only recommended seasonings. Drink plenty of water – 6-8 cups.
day 1:
Morning: With 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, 1 slice of toast, half a grapefruit, and a cup of tea or coffee (no milk).
Midday:: 1 slice of toast with 1 TBS peanut butter, tuna (1/2 cup), and a cup of tea or coffee (no milk).
Evening: Skinless chicken breast (1 portion), green beans (1 cup), beetroot (1 cup), ice cream (1 cup), apple (small).
Day 2:
Morning: Boiled or poached egg (1), 1 slice of toast, banana (1/2), and a cup of tea or coffee (no milk).
Afternoon: Tuna (1 cup), saltine crackers (6), and a cup of tea or coffee (no milk).
Evening: Frankfurter hot dog (2), Banana (1/2), Broccoli (1 cup), Carrot (1/2 cup), Ice cream (1/2 cup)
day 3:
Morning: Cheddar cheese (1 slice), saltine crackers (5), apple (1), and a cup of tea or coffee (no milk).
Afternoon: Boiled or poached egg (1), 1 slice of toast.
Evening: Tuna (1 cup), Beetroot (1 cup), Cauliflower (1 cup), Ice cream (1/2 cup), Cantaloupe (1/2)
Avoid snacking between meals. Since calories are limited and less than what the body normally needs, the shortfall will be made up for by the accumulation of body fat. The low level of carbohydrates will prevent water retention and it also aids in weight loss. However, for long-term benefits and to avoid reverting to low weight, consider a change in eating habits that includes balanced nutrients and a wide range of foods to choose from.
While the Chemical Breakdown Diet is easy, free and convenient to create, its clear limitations relating to nutrients, proteins, carbohydrates and fats mean that it is not sustainable or recommended for long-term use. Also consider how easy it will be to follow a diet that doesn’t leave you feeling hungry and cravings the slightest bit more.
Source by Ivan Kelly
