Penned by Dr Roni DeLuz, a naturopathic doctor and registered nurse, the title of the Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox is alluring enough to attract droves of public attention. Though the book bagged the number 3 position on the NY Times Bestseller list, the tall promise of losing 21 pounds in 21 days is backed by some impossible and outrageous recommendations.
As a naturopath, it is only natural that Dr Roni picks toxins in food as the root cause of all diseases and disorders. The book focuses on eliminating toxins altogether, which is good, but its method of elimination has nutritionists and doctors shaking their head in disbelief.
To put it mildly, it will be extremely hard to shed 21 pounds in 21 days.
Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox: Overview
In essence, this is a liquid diet program, somewhat similar to the Cabbage Soup diet. Dieters have to follow a rigorous, liquid-only diet for 21 days. They are allowed to take in vegetable soups, fruit juices, herbal tea and water, in different proportions at different times of the day. It also prescribes digestive enzymes, supplements and the use of certain powders to make Green Tea. Of course, dieters also need to complete the detox program with an uncomfortable colonic and coffee enema every week.
According to the book, eliminating toxins from the diet can help you overcome a number of commonly occuring problems like acne, nausea, headaches, fatigue, sleeplessness, nausea, ear aches and so on.
The book has very little advice to offer on exercise. It recommends that dieters walk a mile or jump on the trampoline for 20 minutes every day.
Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox Review
Low in calories and good sense, this diet program has little scientific backing. The prospect of enema is hideous but the thought that the body needs external assistance for detoxification is absurd. The plan shows little interest in long term lifestyle changes.
Pros:
- Intake of high amount of nutrients in vegetable and fruit juices
- Immediate weight loss
Cons
- Highly restrictive and rigid
- Deficient in protein and fats
- Diet plan will lead to loss of muscle mass
- Depends on diet supplements
- Requires a lot of time to extract juices and make soups
- No scientific proof
- Lack of proper exercise
- Not a long term program
Conclusion
People who are looking for quick weight loss may find the diet plan alluring. But, it is likely that all the weight lost is from depleting muscle mass as the diet is low in proteins. Experience has shown that most people cannot follow a diet plan that teeters on the brink of near starvation. Also, without fats and essential proteins, the body cannot undertake tissue repair and the transport of fat soluble vitamins. This could be the reason why the author stresses the need to discontinue the diet after 21 days.
The Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox is as porous as it is impossible. Not recommended for anyone who wants to lose weight the healthy way and build muscle mass.
