Dr. Ian K. Smith was on today’s “Dr. Oz Show” to discuss his latest book “Shred: The Revolutionary Diet.” What makes his latest weight-loss plan different than all his others? This time around he introduces the concept of “diet confusion.”
What is “diet confusion”? The concept has long been used for exercise, switching up programs so the body doesn’t get used to one way of doing things. It’s the same thing with eating, Dr. Smith says.
By utilizing “diet confusion,” your body is less likely to hit a plateau – that dreaded pause that often happens a few weeks into a new weight-loss plan.
Some of the tools used in “Shred” (St. Martin’s Press, $24.99) are low-glycemic foods, meal spacing, meal replacement products, and using detox and cleanse principles from his previous books “The Fat Smash Diet” and “Extreme Fat Smash Diet.”
Over a six-week program, “Shredders” will eat four meals and three snacks a day, and the book promises an average loss of 4 inches and two clothing sizes.
Try a recipe from the “Shred” diet:
The Energizer Blueberry-Pear Smoothie
- 1.5 whole red pears
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6 ice cubes
Cut the pears into chunks and remove the seeds and stems. Keep the skin on as it's full of healthy and tasty nutrients. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree on medium speed until smooth.
Makes 2 smoothies at less than 200 calories each.
