Dr. Oz Diet

Dr. Mehmet Oz, as featured on Oprah, and Dr. Michael F. Roizen, MD have joined forces to help people protect against common medical problems through weight reduction, further connecting healthy eating and healthy medicine.

The Concept

Diabetes and heart disease pose great threats to health and lifespan. Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen target weight contained in the midsection of the body. They believe that weight around the stomach is the most injurious to life long health and the key to preventing disease.

The Authors

Both Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen are practicing physicians with decades of experience publishing health related articles and research.

How the Oz Diet Works

Moving the body, eating right, eating frequently, and finding support stand as keystones in the Dr. Oz diet. Here are tips from the authors:

• Establish an Automatic Eating Plan: Eat the same, high-fiber meal for breakfast and lunch each day, along with a healthy dinner. Limit foods to those containing less than 4 grams of saturated fat and 4 grams of sugar.
• Eat Frequently: Fend off hunger with 3 meals a day plus snacks. Carry healthy foods with you for snack alternatives in a pinch.
• Focus on Waistline, not Weight: Healthy bodies come in all sizes. Instead of focusing on pounds, doctors suggest women aim for a waistline no greater than 32 inches, and no more than 35 inches for men.
• Exercise: Walk at least 30 minutes a day, in combination with 30 minutes of weight training a week. Achieve at least 1 cumulative hour of cardiovascular training weekly.
• Be Willing to Give and Receive Support: Every dieter needs help staying on track. Mistakes are okay (and inevitable). Team up with a friend or check out on-line support groups to prevent further regression and to stay motivated.
• Sleep: Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night to prevent hunger related to exhaustion.

Cautionary Notes

With any diet plan, it is important to consult your physician before making changes to your current diet and exercise plan.

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