[LifeStyle] Why is the Mayo Clinic diet considered one of the best of 2021?

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The diet does not restrict any food group, it focuses on restructuring the lifestyle and daily eating habits

As is tradition with the beginning of a new year, we all want to lose weight and be healthier. That is why year after year trends and dietary guidelines come to light that promise the best and fastest results, however not all that glitters is gold and it is better to investigate and opt for those plans backed by science that protect above all. our health.

Like every year, U.S. News and World Report has published its ranking of the best diets, although recently much has been said about the benefits of the first place for the fourth consecutive year: the Mediterranean diet. It's time to talk about the Mayo Clinic diet second place, named the second best paid diet of 2021 and one of the top five diets of the new year. Its new classification may come as a surprise to some, given that the diet lacks too strict a regulation; especially for those who are considering following the hottest trends today and tend to cut out entire food groups. Rather, the Mayo Clinic diet focuses on the medical center's signature food pyramid, emphasizing traditional dietary guidelines in a new, less restrictive way.

The Mayo Clinic Diet Basics seek to restructure any questionable eating habits and promote doubling your intake of healthy staples, predominantly in the fruit, vegetable, and whole grain categories. They also emphasize the importance of the intake of cuts loaded with protein and in a very controlled and occasional way, desserts. In such a way that we could say that it is a guideline that by promoting a greater consumption of these foods, provides the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber that the body needs to function properly and thus lose weight in the long term.

The Mayo Clinic diet promises immediate results in the first two weeks of the program: between 5 and 10 pounds of weight lost. However, according to experts, the true appeal of the diet is its design, beyond the rapid and balanced loss of weight that it promotes. The first phase of this plan promotes weight loss of 10 pounds per week, then in the second phase 2 pounds per week, until you have reached your goal in mind. Much of what makes it interesting is that in a way it can be continued for as long as necessary, which eventually leads to a change in lifestyle and is a great ally to say goodbye to unhealthy habits.

 

What are the most relevant aspects of this diet?
Undoubtedly, one of the factors that most attracts the attention of the Mayo Clinic diet is that it does not completely eliminate any food group. Which for some is difficult to understand especially when we talk about bread and sugars, however it requires reducing caloric intake: 1200 for women and 1400 for men after the first two weeks.

The truth is that various nutritionists agree that for many people, this calorie restriction can be more difficult than eliminating food groups as in other diets. We're not all the same, so 1,200 calories may be a good and manageable number for many people, and too restrictive for others.

You are probably wondering how to access the diet, the first thing you have to know is that although their website contains numerous guidelines, diet tips and healthy recipes at your fingertips. However, the diet was initially based on a book that was republished in 2017. While the most essential guidelines and tips are printed in the Mayo Clinic Diet book (along with a select number of menu plans and recipes), the Dieters can access all of that information and more resources through the Mayo Clinic Diet website online.

In such a way that whichever path is chosen, it begins with a first phase called "Lose It!" It is said that the beginning of any diet is the most important part, in this case the plan promotes learning to adapt 15 key dietary tips and tricks into the daily routine. Which are primarily based on adding more green and healthy staples. Another fundamental point is to work on reducing the frequency with which all types of processed foods such as meats, pastries, desserts and refined grains are consumed, the interesting thing is that it is not about giving them up completely. Also another relevant aspect of this section is to look for alternatives to change the consumption of saturated fats, for sources of healthy fats in the form of basic foods such as avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds and fatty fish.

It also promotes reconsidering the excessive intake of dairy products, trying to consume a nutritious breakfast (rich in protein) and reducing the frequency with which food is ordered to go. The diet also encourages its followers to keep a food and activity diary to document their progress and reactions. A key aspect of "Lose It!" is to make sure you get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day, if possible 1 hour better.

The first phase of the diet can result in more than 10 pounds of weight loss due to all the dietary changes that are made during the first two weeks. But what happens in the second phase? known as Live It! It focuses on adapting the rules of the diet to each lifestyle, while also setting a calorie limit in daily meals to continue promoting weight loss, which can be up to 2 pounds each week.

However, it is never advisable to consume less than 1,200 calories per day, as it is associated with a low intake of essential nutrients and the body will not have the energy necessary to maintain basic biological functions and a healthy metabolism. Therefore "Live It" is the phase designed to reduce more than 1,000 calories per day, it is based on continuing with gradual weight loss, since there is still a caloric deficit.

Without a doubt, one more trend that is worth considering, especially because it has scientific and medical support, it is also a balanced plan that promotes a long-term change in our habits and customs. Which in the long run is the only way to live in well-being, harmony and prevent diseases.