Many fad diets provide for low carbohydrate/high protein intake in order to give the dieter quick weight loss. The Scarsdale Diet is no exception, as it advertises pound-a-day weight loss for the entire week or two it is followed. The plan outlines clearly what the dieter is allowed to eat for what meal. There are both upsides and downsides to the diet. The low carbohydrate diet was published in 1864, adding the high protein aspect …showed first 75 words of 635 total…

…showed last 75 words of 635 total…researching it, the reasons dieters are so drawn to it become evident. The pros and cons almost equate, but the diet is still hard to carry out and slightly dangerous. The Scarsdale Medical Diet will probably hold a place in American food culture for a very long time. Bibliography www.chasefreedom.com http://lowcarblisa.tripod.com/thescarsdalemedicaldiet/index.html http://www.best-weight-loss-diets.com http://herdirectory.subportal.com/fitnesslink/nutrition/timeline.html http://www.diet-i.com