- Sardine diet
The Sardine Diet is a high-fiber, reduced-calorie nutritional plan designed to help attain an ideal body weight and an ideal balance of the
Omega-3 andOmega-6 essentialfatty acids .New York -based dietitian and nutrition counselor Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN developed the plan and claims that a critical and optimal ratio between dietary fats can combat a host of health conditions.The diet encourages eating a wide variety of natural foods, including lean proteins, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and fruits high in
fiber . However, the plan emphasizes tiny Nordic brislingsardines , as these fish contain among the lowest levels of mercury in seafood, while offering the most concentrated source ofOmega-3 fatty acids —a vital nutrient lacking in the average American diet. Nordic brislingsardines also provide high concentrations ofcalcium ,vitamin D ,phosphorus , and other vitamins and minerals essential to proper nutrition, especially important in a weight-loss format.Glassman claims that The Sardine Diet can help correct nutritional deficiencies inherent in the highly processed foods we typically eat by:
*Boosting “good” essentialOmega-3 fats
*Cutting “bad”saturated fat s andtrans-fats
*Restoring an idealOmega-6 toOmega-3 ratio
*Assuring more leanprotein
*Offering morecalcium and complementary vitamins and minerals
*Introducing more fiber-rich foods
*Reducing refinedcarbohydrates and highglycemic index foods
*Properly hydrating body tissuesGlassman supports her plan with research from cultures where there is a higher consumption of fish, showing a corresponding lower incidence of
heart disease andstroke . Certain forms ofcancer anddiabetes also appear less frequently in these cultures.Omega-3 fatty acids found mostly in cold-water fish may be the key to many of these protective health benefits. Studies have proven thatOmega-3 ’s can raise goodcholesterol (HDL) while lowering badcholesterol (LDL) andtriglycerides in the blood.Glassman educates readers about the “good” and “bad” dietary fats. A new food pyramid is introduced. Recipes are provided, along with a complete menu plan that details breakfasts, lunches, dinners, two daily snacks, and special dessert treats.
Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, is a member of the
American Dietetic Association , Greater New York Dietetic Association, American College of Sports Medicine, Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Weight Management Dietetics Practice Group, and the Women’s Sports Foundation. She consults regularly on a variety of healthy food products and nutrition programs, and has worked as a food and nutrition advisor with a number of professional athletic organizations, including the National Hockey LeagueNew York Rangers ,New York Giants ,New York Mets , and the School of American Ballet.Bibliography
*"The Sardine Diet: The Secret to Losing Weight, Fighting Disease, and Staying Healthy for Life" by Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN: Downtown Bookworks, 2006. ISBN 1-59971-456-6
External links
* [http://www.sardinediet.com The Sardine Diet Online] Official website includes introduction, recipes, and body mass index calculator
* [http://www.kkgbodyfuel.com KKG Bodyfuel, Inc.] Website for the nutritional counseling and consulting practice of Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN
* [http://pescetarianlife.com Pescetarian Life]
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