The Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet Review

The Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet, written by Drs. Rachael and Richard Heller, is based on the idea that some people are “addicted to carbohydrates” and have problems losing weight because of this. The two lost a combined 200lbs themselves by following this diet.

To follow the Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet, you simply eat two low carb meals each day and one “reward” meal, which can include anything you want. Of course, you are encouraged to make healthy choices for the reward meal, but nothing is off-limits. The only stipulation for the reward meal is that it can only last one hour.

The low carb meals should consist primarily of vegetables or salads with a small portion of cheese or meat. The book of the same name has recommendations for low carb meals.

The Hellers believe that by restricting carbohydrates for most of the day, you will release less insulin, which will help you to lose weight. However, the reward meal is there to keep you feeling satisfied and not deprived. They are also against going into ketosis, and the reward meal will keep you out of ketosis.

The good thing about this diet is that no food is forbidden, so you are not likely to feel deprived. Being able to eat your favorite foods will help people to stick to this diet.

Unfortunately, this could lead to a negative relationship with food. The notion of a “reward meal” subconsciously makes you think that your other meals are not satisfactory. You feel as though you are making sacrifices by eating healthy foods. This could lead some people to overindulge during the reward meal.

Many nutritionists question the idea of a “carbohydrate addiction” and claim that the science used to create this diet is unsupported. In fact, it’s highly likely that weight loss caused by this diet is likely due to a reduced caloric intake.

There is nothing inherently good or bad about the Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet. It all depends on the type of person you are and finding an eating plan that you can stick with. If this seems like a healthy eating plan that you can easily follow, then it could be the diet for you.