What You Should Know About "The Dukan Diet"

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An international hit in over 100 countries is set to invade America.
Established in France in 2000, by Dr. Pierre Dukan, the Dukan Diet eliminates calorie counting and stands behind its promise of permanent weight loss. By permitting it's clients to eat as much as they like, it has been the number one diet in France for 10 years.
The Dukan Diet encourages a high protein, low cholesterol, and low fat lifestyle that helps you develop healthy eating habits, which helps you lose weight and keep it off.

The Dukan Diet is composed of four steps: two steps for weight loss and two steps to keep it off.

Attack Phase
The first step is the attack phase. This stage encourages a diet of pure lean protein, which helps jump start your weight loss. The attack phase lasts 5 to 10 days, and you are encouraged to exercise 20 minutes a day by walking. Some of the allowed foods include: lean beef, chicken, turkey, ham, eggs, and shellfish.

Cruise Phase
The cruise phase consists of alternating between vegetables and pure protein. Dr. Dukan recommends that you eat vegetables one day, pure protein the next, and so on. The allowed vegetables in this phase include: asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms, onion, and spinach. A 30 minute walk is recommended during this phase.

Consolidation Phase
At this phase, you will be learning how to keep the weight off. If you've reached your goal weight, you should figure out how much weight you have lost. For every pound you have lost, you should maintain the phase for 5 days. Some additional foods can be added to your diet at this time: 1 portion of fruit per day, wholegrain rice, and wholegrain pasta. Make sure you set aside one day a week for pure protein. Dr. Dukan recommends picking Thursday.

Stabilization Phase
This is where you construct rules for life that will guide you so you don't gain weight again.
During each of the phases, keep your activity level high. Walk whenever you can. Also, dieters are encouraged to eat oat bran daily, as it aids in digestion and keeps you full longer. You are encouraged to stay hydrated throughout the day and to drink water while you eat.

This diet has been hit with a lot of controversy as of late, being linked to Kate Middleton's weight loss. It has also been reported that it is low in vitamin c and high in salt.

While a lot of new diet fads are susceptible to public controversy, it is always recommended that you speak to a physician and/or nutritionist before beginning any weight loss program.

Dr. Pierre Dukan's book, "The Dukan Diet," is now available for purchase. The book is also available for download on Amazon Kindle and Nook.