Example Scarsdale Diet

Premise

The following indications are for information purposes EXCLUSIVELY and are not intended to replace the opinion of professional figures such as doctor, nutritionist or dietician, whose intervention is necessary for the prescription and composition of CUSTOMIZED food therapies.

Scarsdale diet

The Scarsdale diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet.

The method involves following a certain nutritional pattern for one or two weeks, after which a period of stabilization is expected.

The Scarsdale diet does not include the calorie count, nor the weight of the portions; however, it is extremely rigid in the selection of permitted foods and prohibited foods.

This nutritional regimen shows all the negative characteristics of any low carb, ketogenic and high protein diet. Generally, the total energy provided by a Scarsdale menu amounts to 800-1.000kcal per day.

NB . In this regard, keep in mind that the calories needed to maintain weight in an adult subject are around 2000 every day.

The Scarsdale diet is available in different menus: classic, special gourmet, exotic, cheap and vegetarian; for more information it is advisable to purchase the dedicated book.

After the diet period, it is advisable to follow a stabilization regimen that involves the insertion of some extra foods. Some people find it very convenient to alternate between moments of diet and stabilization.

From a nutritional point of view, the periods are both NOT balanced and potentially responsible for food shortages.

FOOD DIET FOOD TABLE
RECOMMENDED FOODS	PROHIBITED FOODS	FOODS ALLOWED IN THE STABILIZATION PERIOD
Non-caloric drinks: coffee, tea, herbal teas Lean meats: chicken breast, turkey, rabbit, lean pork and beef or veal, etc. Lean fishery products: cod, plaice, octopus, squid, cuttlefish, clams, prawns, lobster, lobster, mussels, oysters, snails, tuna fillet, anchovies etc. Fresh and cooked vegetables: lettuce, radicchio, Belgian, chicory, spinach, rocket, lamb's lettuce, carrots, daikon, turnip, radish, cabbage, cap, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, pumpkins etc.	Cereals and flour: wheat, rice, corn, barley, spelled, rye, millet, oats etc. Derivatives: pasta, bread, polenta, semolina, etc. Potatoes and starch. Salami, sausages and fatty meats: salami, sausage, bacon, rolled bacon etc. Fresh fatty meats: bacon, ribs, cup, brisket, etc. Fat dairy products: whole milk, cream, fat ricotta, seasoned cheese, mascarpone etc. Dressing fats: oils, butter, margarine, lard etc. Chocolate and sweets: all Fruit juices alcohol Sugar and honey	Three eggs a week Two slices of bread a day Jam without sugar walnuts A glass of wine a day
ALLOWED FOODS
Fruits: better if not as sweet as grapefruit, granny smith apple, orange, prunes, sour cherries etc. Light cheeses: flakes of low-fat cheese, skim milk ricotta, light spreadable cheese.

WARNING! It is essential to drink at least 2 liters of water per day.

Example

Man, employee, obese. Does not practice sports.

Sex	Male
Age	42
Stature cm	178
Wrist circumference cm	16.9
Constitution	Slim
Stature / wrist	10.5
Morphological type	lanky
Weight kg	115
Body mass index	36.3
Rating	Obesity 2nd
Desirable physiological body mass index	18.5
Desirable physiological weight kg	58.6
Basal kcal metabolism	1558.9
Coefficient of physical activity level	Lightweight no aus (1.41)
Kcal energy expenditure	2198.1
ESTIMATE OF NORMOCALORIC NEED: 2200Kcal

According to the estimate made with one of the most widespread academic methods, the subject in question would need 2200kcal per day to maintain a constant weight.

Wanting to achieve a weight loss in compliance with the state of health, it would be necessary to apply a balanced diet of about 1500-1600kcal (or 70% of normal energy); keep this value in mind and compare it with the underlying value obtained by applying the Scarsdale diet.

DAY 1

Breakfast
	Black coffee
	Grapefruit	400g	1 grapefruit
	Natural tuna	56g	1 drained 80g box
Snack I
	carrots	200g	4 carrots
Lunch
Grilled Chicken Paillard with Lettuce
	Chicken breast, without skin	300g
	Lettuce	100g
Snack II
	Celery	200g	4 ribs
Dinner
Steamed Cod with Asparagus
	Cod, fillet	300g
	Asparagus	200g
Snack III
	Fennel	200g

DAY 1 nutritional translation
Nutritional component		Quantity
Power		947, 7kcal
Food water		1700, 8g
Protein		148, 7g
Total energy lipids		7.0 g
	Saturated fats, total	1, 46g
	Total monounsaturated fatty acids	1, 23g
	Total polyunsaturated fatty acids	1, 72g
	Cholesterol	358, 7g
Carbohydrates		78, 1g
	Simple sugars, total	29, 3g
Alcohol, ethanol		0.0g
fibers		30, 3g
Sodium		1125, 0g
Potassium		5861, 5mg
Football		575, 4mg
Iron		14, 2mg
Phosphorus		1756, 5mg
Zinc		7, 1mg
Thiamine or vit. B1		1, 05mg
Riboflavin or vit. B2		1, 34mg
Niacin or vit. B3 or vit. PP		53, 75mg
Pyridoxine or vit. B6		3, 33mg
Folate, total		380, 0mg
Ascorbic acid or vit. C		186, 3mg
Vitamin D		306, 0IU
Retinol equivalent activities or vit. TO		2056, 8RAE
α-tocopherol or vit. IS		5, 5mg

From the nutritional summary it seems evident the scarcity of: total energy, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, folate and vitamin E. On the contrary, the protein proportion is, to say the least, excessive.

DAY 2

Breakfast
	You
	Orange	200g	1 orange
	Light milk flakes	50g	½ box
Snack I
	Fresh mushrooms	200g
Lunch
Grilled turkey paillard with radicchio
	Turkey breast without skin	300g
	Red radish	100g
Snack II
	Rapanelli	200g
Dinner
Steamed plaice with Artichoke Hearts
	Plaice, fillet	300g
	Artichoke hearts	200g
Snack III
	Cherry tomatoes	200g

DAY 3

Breakfast
	Herbal tea with fennel
	Sour cherries	200g
	Egg whites	100g
Snack I
	Belgian endive	200g
Lunch
Pork Medallions in a Pan with Valerianella
	Light, degreased pork loin	300g
	Corn salad	100g
Snack II
	Cucumbers	200g
Dinner
Boiled octopus with peppers
	Octopus	300g
	Red peppers	200g
Snack III
	Cabbage	200g

DAY 4

Breakfast
	Ginger herbal tea
	Granny smith apple	200g	1 apple
	Bresaola	30g	3 slices
Snack I
	Green peppers	200g
Lunch
Boiled Beef with Cooked Onions
	Beef, walnut cut	300g
	Onion	100g
Snack II
	tomatoes	200g
Dinner
Saute of Vongole with Broccoli Lessi
	Clams	1, 2kg
	broccoli	200g
Snack III
	Celeriac, cooked	200g

DAY 5

Breakfast
	Black coffee
	Grapefruit	400g	1 grapefruit
	Natural tuna	56g	1 drained 80g box
Snack I
	carrots	200g	4 carrots
Lunch
Grilled horse paillard with rocket
	Horse Steak	300g
	Rocket salad	100g
Snack II
	Celery	200g	4 ribs
Dinner
Marinated Anchovies with Agretti
	Anchovies, fillets	300g
	Agretti	200g
Snack III
	Fennel	200g

DAY 6

Breakfast
	You
	Orange	200g	1 orange
	Light milk flakes	50g	½ box
Snack I
	Fresh mushrooms	200g
Lunch
Stewed Rabbit with Pumpkin
	Rabbit without skin, various parts	500g
	Pumpkin	100g
Snack II
	Rapanelli	200g
Dinner
Saute of Scampi with Porcini mushrooms
	Scampi	500g
	Porcini mushrooms, thawed	200g
Snack III
	Cherry tomatoes	200g

DAY 7

Breakfast
	Ginger herbal tea
	Granny smith apple	200g	1 apple
	Bresaola	30g	3 slices
Snack I
	Yellow peppers	200g
Lunch
Baked quail with leeks
	Quails	300g
	Leeks	100g
Snack II
	tomatoes	200g
Dinner
Sautè di Cozze with Cavolo Lesso
	Mussels	1, 2kg
	Cauliflower	200g
Snack III
	Eggplant (in a pan)	200g