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
http://romafoods.com/blog/2012/06/fresh-summer-fruits-and-vegetables-available-at-roma-foods/
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) Fishb) Fruits and Vegetablesc) Water
2. How many calories are you allowed to eat per day if you are on Dr. Schlusener’s diet?d) 360e) 250f) 100
Answers
1. B.
2. A.
Bibliography
Brigitte Diethttp://dietchoices.com/diet-plans/brigitte-diet/ Acupuncture and Wasa crackers: Dr. Schlusener’s
prescription for weight losshttp://calorielab.com/news/2008/06/15/accupuncture-and- wasa-crackers-dr-schluseners-prescription-for-weight-loss/ German super-effective weight loss diet healthhttp://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/