Diet and Health FAQ

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Question:
Hi, my name is Sheila and I have just discovered this group. I have been on the Mayo clinic diet, so the paper says, for about six weeks and have only lost 6 pounds. I am getting very discouraged. I am very overweight. I feel my clothes are looser, but the scales don't give me any encouragement. This diet is almost no carbohydrates and high protein, plus you either eat 1/2 grapefruit or drink unsweetened grapefruit juice at every meal. You stay on it for 12 days and then go off for 2 days. Does anyone out there have any information on this diet. I am diabetic so the low carbohydrates are what I need. That is the other source of my frustration. My blood sugar initially went down and I reduced my medication, now it is jumping all over the place and has me very disgruntled. I would appreciate any information you may have to get me out of my slump. My husband is dieting with me, (and of course, the pounds are falling off of him), but I am the most faithful. Thanks...

Answer:
My sister told me about this diet and I checked the Mayo clinic web site. Here is what I found: The Mayo Clinic Diet For more than 30 years the so-called Mayo Clinic diet has surfaced in many forms and many places. Various versions push grapefruit or eggs or meat and promise to peel off pounds magically. 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 can be dangerous for some individuals. The diets prescribed by Mayo doctors and dietitians are individualized for each patient's needs, taking into account medical history and current eating and exercise habits. There is no one diet that works for everyone. Instead of relying on so-called miracle diets promising rapid weight loss, take stock of your current eating and exercise habits and compare them with recommendations made by reputable organizations. (For example, the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide a wealth of information to get you started.) A healthy diet along with exercise that results in a 1/2 to 1 pound loss each week is considered safe and effective. Think long-term and work on changes in your food selections and exercise habits that you can maintain for life. If you need help, seek advice from a health care professional such as your doctor or registered dietitian. For a copy of Dietary Guidelines for Americans send 50 cents to: Consumer Information Center, Department 378-C, Pueblo, CO 81009. The complete guidelines are also found at http://www.os.dhhs.gov. Section of Clinical Nutrition Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota So anyway, although I believe a low carb diet can work just fine I thought you might like to know that this is not really diet developed by the Mayo Clinic.