Mayo Clinic Diet

The Mayo Clinic Diet has an interesting history. For the past three decades, it has gained and lostpopularity, making some new claim that eggs or grapefruit can help you drop pounds almost instantly. While this may have created a popular buzz among dieters, the truth behind the rumor is that the Mayo Clinic Diet is not even recommended, approved, or endorsed by the Mayo Clinic. This diet appears in different forms around the world and usually includes grapefruit with most meals. It is always high in protein and low in carbohydrates.

The Mayo Clinic has commented the following on the diet. "We can offer you clear and official advice: don't believe any of these diets. They did not originate at Mayo Clinic and are not approved by Mayo Clinic. These diets may promote temporary quick weight loss. However, they are not nutritionally balanced or a safe method of weight loss for long-term success. Such diets as the Mayo Clinic Diet can be dangerous for some individuals."

The diets prescribed by Mayo doctors and dieticians are individualized for the needs of each patient, taking into account medical history and current habits. There is no diet that works for everyone! The Mayo Clinic asserts that a healthy lifestyle, of smart eating and exercise, is the true way to lose weight. Miracle diet plans are not healthy and generally do not offer long lasting weight loss.