Created by Dean Ornish, the Ornish diet was designed specifically to reverse heart disease.MedicineNet.com: The Ornish Diet Recently, the Ornish diet has been used as a weight-loss program.
As a vegetarian diet, the Ornish diet emphasizes the consumption of low-fat and filling foods, including legumes and other high-fiber choices.Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine: Dean Ornish's Life Choice Program
Components
- 10% Fat
- 20% Protein
- 70% Carbohydrate
Suggested Foods
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Whole grain foods
- Beans
- Legumes
- Nonfat dairy
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you plan to embark on the Ornish diet, please consult your doctor.