Do you know the Love diet? Developed by Dr Connie Guttersen, an American nutritionist, it is based on the avoidance of certain foods for 21 days, before gradually reintroducing them. But is it really effective? Let’s take stock with Alexandra Murcier, dietitian-nutritionist.
Keto, Mediterranean, paleo… There are dozens of different diets. But do you know the Love diet? It was designed by Dr. Connie Guttersen, an American nutritionist. It promises rapid weight loss. But how does it work?
A diet based on avoiding foods
The secret of the Love diet is based on avoiding certain foods for 21 days.
Before starting it, it is first recommended to write down in a notebook the reasons for your weight loss and the number of kilos you wish to lose.
You must also scrupulously note your mood and thoughts related to the meals you eat, the idea being, as you will have understood, to take stock of the foods that do us good and those with which we have more pleasure. wrong. This would also make it possible to detect moments of emotional eating, which can be linked to discomfort.
In practice, the Love diet begins by eliminating all processed foods, high in sugar, salt and fat.
A multi-step diet
Once these foods are removed, the diet can then begin. It is divided into several phases:
- The first a detox day : dedicated to the consumption of berries (blueberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, etc.) in order to purify the body and stock up on antioxidants. During this day, protein consumption is recommended, up to 500 grams.
- The second devoted to the reintroduction of vegetables : to eat fresh, steamed or boiled. The diet recommends eating zucchini, broccoli or asparagus. Proteins (especially legumes) must also be consumed regularly, as do carbohydrates, which must count for double.
- Third phase fruits are added to the menu : in the morning or afternoon, after meals to avoid a blood sugar peak. Skimmed milk and fruit yogurts can be added to the menu,
- Last step reinstatement of starchy foods (pasta, bread, rice and potatoes): in controlled quantities and without this being obligatory.
Is this diet really effective?
This diet therefore takes place over 21 days, during which regular physical activity is recommended. But is it really effective?
For Alexandra Murcier, dietician-nutritionist, this diet is misleading: “Cis a diet that removes certain food groups before adding them gradually: this therefore has a restrictive side (not effective), and hypocritical because we have the impression that it takes into account the emotions linked to food but actually no. It’s difficult to take into account your feelings when you eliminate foods and this doesn’t allow you to work on your eating behavior.” she explains. “It’s ultimately a restrictive diet that has a nice name, sure, but won’t help people who ultimately need to lose weight.”.
