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Dr. Sanford Siegal's Cookie Diet claims to have helped more than 500,000 people lose weight. Actress/singers Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Mandy Moore have reportedly all had success on the program, which consists of eating specially-formulated cookies along with other healthy meals. If you're interested in learning more about this unique weight-loss plan, Mahalo's guide on how to do the cookie diet will provide you with an introduction to the Cookie Diet.
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Introduction
- Developed by Dr. Sanford Siegal in 1975, those who follow the cookie diet eat either six specially formulated cookies or drink four shakes throughout the day. The cookies or shakes are supplemented with a healthy meal. The diet claims to help followers lose an average of 15 pounds per month.
Step 1: Buy the Products
- Cookie Diet products can be purchased through the official website, via telephone or at one of the official retail outlets in:
- Arizona: Paradise Valley and Chandler
- California: Beverly Hills
- Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Kendall
- New Jersey: Cherry Hill
- Virginia: McLean
A one-week supply of cookies or shakes costs $59. Both products are made of milk, eggs, soy, and non-vegetable protein; the cookies also include wheat. The shakes are gluten-free.
Step 2: Follow the Plan
- According to the specified plan, followers of the Cookie Diet drink either four shakes or eat six cookies per day whenever they choose. In addition to the cookies or shakes, cookie dieters are advised to drink eight glasses of liquid each day and eat a healthy dinner, consisting of:
- 6 ounces of lean meat: Chicken, turkey, fish or seafood
- One cup of vegetables
Criticism
- By following the above plan, cookie dieters will consume between 800 and 1,200 calories and approximately 70 grams of carbohydrates per day, which critics have stated is not enough for most people to ingest and remain healthy. The cookies themselves have been criticized for being low in fiber and high in fat, which can increase the risk of developing heart disease.
