Diets in Germany Leila Becirevic

Period 1

Brigitte Diet

The Brigitte Diet comes from a popular women’s magazine in Germany.

One is supposed to eat fewer calories with fruits and vegetables playing a large role.

Exercise is a big part of this diet.

Fish is eaten two to three times a week and meat is eaten once a week.

Dieters are only supposed to eat 1000 calories a day.

Main component of the Brigitte Diet

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Dr. Schlusener’s Diet

Schlusener is a doctor from Oberhaus, Germany who created a diet that is spreading around the country.

This diet lasts three weeks and you are only allowed to eat 360 calories a day.

You are supposed to drink at least 1.5 liters of fluids and 3 cups of Nierentee tea (Kidney or Java tea in English) daily.

You begin this diet with a session of acupuncture.

The diet is 6 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but you may substitute 2 Wasa style crackers for each portion. After you complete the diet, you must fast one day a week for the rest of your life in order to keep the weight off.

Wasa Crackers

http://calorielab.com/news/2008/06/15/accupuncture-and-wasa-crackers-dr-schluseners-prescription-for-weight-loss/

German Diet

Dr. Frank stated, “It is a very balanced diet and movement pattern.”

This diet is requires you to limit your intake of cooking oil and starch and adhere to regular exercise.

According to a study, this diet can reduce your risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Fish is to be eaten 4 times a week and white meat is supposed to be eaten 5 times a week.

You are supposed to eat eggs 3 times a week and fruit 3 times a day.

Exercise is Important in all Diets

http://www.yogatrends.org/blog/exercising-effortlessly-can-take-on-a-whole-new-meaning

Quiz

1. What is the main component of the Brigitte Diet?

a) Fish

b) Fruits and Vegetables

c) Water

2. How many calories are you allowed to eat per day if you are

on Dr. Schlusener’s diet?

d) 360

e) 250

f) 100

Answers

1. B.

2. A.

Bibliography

Brigitte Diet

http://dietchoices.com/diet-plans/brigitte-diet/

Acupuncture and Wasa crackers: Dr. Schlusener’s prescription for weight loss

http://calorielab.com/news/2008/06/15/accupuncture-and- wasa-crackers-dr-schluseners-prescription-for-weight-loss/

German super-effective weight loss diet health

http://keepthinnow.com/html/Diet/20101024/German-super-effective-weight-loss-diet-health.html

http://www.blisstree.com/2012/04/11/food/f-the-diet-says-du-darfst-german-maker-of-repulsive-diet-foods-286/