The Five Day Miracle Diet. Fact or Fiction?

As part of a continuing series, we will be reviewing many of the most popular fad diets being market to the general public. In this article, I am going to focus on “The Five Day Miracle Diet”. The author of this New York Times best selling book, is Adele Puhn. Puhn holds a masters of science degree in medical biology, and a certificate in clinical nutrition. The primary theory surrounding her approach to weight loss is to establish and maintain stable blood sugar levels. Eliminating significant fluctuations in blood sugar levels, will ultimately lead to weight loss by increasing energy and suppressing food cravings.

The entire diet scheme is primarily based on two things, the types of food we eat and the time of day in which we eat them. These two variables are the main contributing factors which create blood sugar highs and lows throughout the day. It is Puhn’s contention that depressed blood sugar levels are the main cause behind junk food cravings. By eating specific foods at specific time intervals, Puhn professes cravings for starch, sugar, alcohol, caffeine, and fat will gradually disappear. The secondary benefits associated with adhering to her diet plan, is an overall increase in energy, alertness, and sense of well being. The diets foundation is built on well established facts about how the body processes food to create energy. In general the principles are simple. Glucose (blood sugar) is the body’s main source of energy, and must be continuously replenished to maintain homeostasis. The hormone insulin converts glucose into a form that the cell can utilize for energy. The excessive intake of high sugar items and easily digested starches, results in a sudden surge of insulin levels. The cause’s blood sugar levels to plummet. It is Puhn’s contention that in a hypoglycemic state, a person frequently experiences fatigue and an increase in appetite. More importantly, a person often becomes intense cravings for complex carbohydrates like muffins, pasta, bread, bagels, pastries, and candy. This is our body’s way to quickly restore blood sugar levels.

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