The Pink Ribbon Diet: A Revolutionary New Weight Loss Plan to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk is a book that allows you to lower your chances of getting breast cancer through the foods you eat. The Pink Ribbon Diet is written by Dr. Mary Flynn and Nancy Verde Barr. This diet is a great way to be proactive where your health is concerned and is applicable to anyone that wants to avoid breast cancer. Dr. Flynn has actually done the research which was funded by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. She researched the effects of an olive oil and plant based diet on overweight women who have previously had treatment for invasive breast cancer. This book contains the findings from that research.
The Pink Ribbon Diet offers an eating program that is more satisfying than the low-fat diet that is recommended by the National Cancer Institute, and it’s easy to stick with. The higher your body fat level, the higher your chances for getting breast cancer. This plan is designed to help you lose weight or stay healthy if you are already at a safe body fat level. This book is not just for women since men can be diagnosed with breast cancer as well. The first part of the book details the specifics of the diet while the second part of the book gives you 150 different recipes. The recipes in this book include breakfasts, side dishes, main dishes, soups, sandwiches and salads, seafood, poultry, pasta and desserts.
Offers specific information on what to eat and what not to eat and why
Diet is based on research done by a medical doctor
Diet can be instrumental in helping you avoid breast cancer
May be easier to follow than a low-fat diet
Satisfying foods you will enjoy
Recipes based on an olive oil and plant based diet
Includes 150 recipes to choose from
CON
Some men may not think of this as a diet for them
DIET and NUTRITION
The Pink Ribbon Diet is an olive oil and plant based diet. This doesn’t mean that you can’t have meat, but the recipes do encourage eating more plant based foods. The book clues you in on the exact types of foods you should eat and those you should avoid. This diet proves to be more satisfying than eating a low-fat diet like what is recommended by the National Cancer Institute. This diet encourages you to lose weight or will keep you healthy if you don’t have any weight to lose. The recipes within this book provide plenty of flavor along with health benefits. Calories are important with The Pink Ribbon Diet but you don’t have to count them. If you follow the meal plans that are included in the book, you will be consuming a 1,500 calorie per day diet. All foods you eat fit into the categories of starch, fat, fruit vegetables or dairy. One day of eating on The Pink Ribbon Diet is reflected below:
Breakfast: 1 oz. dry breakfast cereal, ½ cup skim milk, 2 T each raisins and walnuts
Lunch: 1 serving simple vegetable soup, 2 servings fruit
Dinner: 1 serving penne spinach with beans
EXERCISE
The Pink Ribbon Diet states that exercise is just as important as the food you eat. The recommended minimum for exercise is four times per week. The amount of time you exercise should be at least 30 minutes with a goal of one hour. In order to use the stored fat on your body for energy, you should workout as long after or before eating as possible. During this time your insulin level is low. You can do any exercise that you find fun and easy to stick with.
CONCLUSION
The Pink Ribbon Diet offers a plan for both men and women that want to ward off breast cancer the healthy way. This book offers all of the elements you need to succeed and allows you to do it all without having to count calories if you follow the meal plan within the book. This program is one that will benefit your overall health as well as possibly keep breast cancer away. The eating practices involved with The Pink Ribbon Diet are solid and based on research. The eating plan will keep you satisfied and the exercise plan is one that is doable no matter what your current fitness level.
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(Page 1 of 1, 1 total comments)LJ
I just started it and I like it. I think I can stick with it
posted Jan 11th, 2012 11:13 pm