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Follow on Google News | Dean Ornish’s diet ProgramDean Ornish is a cardiologist who is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is also the president and director of Preventive Medicine Research Institute, a non-profit research
By: Loss Weight diet Consultant Diet Claims: Consuming nutrient-dense, fiber-rich plant foods as desired would result in significant reduction in the intake of calories, saturated/trans fats and dietary cholesterol, which, in turn, promotes weight loss and improves cardiovascular health. Eating three meals plus 1-2 snacks daily also helps regulate blood sugar and insulin while lowering serum cholesterol levels. Weight Loss Promise: Author does not define expected rate of weight loss. Instead, gradual weight reduction through eating high fiber, lower caloric density foods is expected. Moderate daily exercise, positive social support and stress management will optimize dieters success for reaching their desired weight. Research study findings, on the other hand, indicate that the Ornish diet can reverse cardiovascular disease, especially by lowering blood cholesterol levels. Foods Allowed: The primary focus is on a plant based diet: whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains (pasta, rice, breads and cereals); dried beans and legumes including soy and small amounts of lean poultry, fish, egg whites meats and nonfat dairy. Plant oils are to be used sparingly. Read full article at: http://www.loss- # # # http://www.loss- End
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