Why did the Mayo Clinic think the world needed another diet book?
People don’t need us to tell them to eat less and exercise more. They know that. What they need is credible and accurate information. They need the tools to help them apply that seemingly simple statement into their everyday lives. Q: What are some of the tools the book offers? A: The Mayo Clinic Diet is divided into two phases. The “Lose It” phase is a two-week jumpstart phase where people make quick changes in their habits. We think it’s the healthiest way to lose weight quickly. If they follow this program, they can expect to lose 6 to 10 pounds in the first two weeks. In the “Live It” phase, people take those habits that they changed and transition those into permanent lifestyle changes. The Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid is based on the principle of energy density, that by consuming large amounts of bulky vegetables and fruits that contain a lot of weight and volume but not a lot of calories, people can better manage their weight. Those same foods that can help people to m
