The Sirtfood Diet is the main reason behind the British singer and songwriter Adele’s recent shocking weight loss transformation. Yes, you read it correct. Adele followed the sirtfood diet in order to lose weight and lose belly fat fast.
Continue reading this article to know more about the sirtfood diet and whether you should follow it or not.
Are you looking for a diet that helps you lose weight with chocolate and wine?
Yes, please!
That’s precisely what Adele and her dietician probably said as well. According to reports, the singer lost a whopping 45 kgs (99.2 lb) with intense workout and what is called as The Sirtfood Diet. And if you’re someone who aspires to accomplish your weight-loss goals the Adele way, you might want to check out the Sirtfood Diet.
What is The Sirtfood Diet?
Before Adele made it famous, this diet was a 2016 sensation when two celebrity nutritionists published a book on it, The Sirtfood Diet. In their book, these nutritionists claimed that certain foods contained sirtuins, which are a family of proteins that regulate cellular health. These sirtuins are supposedly also the triggers for the ‘skinny gene’ in our bodies. And when triggered, these genes boost our metabolism, causing us to shed weight rapidly.
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How Does The Sirtfood Diet Work?
Given that the diet focuses on sirtuins, foods rich in it are called sirtfoods. These sirtfoods make up the Sirtfood Diet which is divided into two phases.
Phase 1
In this phase, you kick off the diet by limiting your food intake to 1000 calories a day. During which, you consume the iconic sirtfood-rich green juice listed in the original book, three times a day. Along with the juice, you also get to eat one meal made with a sirtfood of your choice. After four days of this, you bump up your calorie intake to 1500 calories by adding two more sirtfood meals till day seven.
Phase 2
Post day seven of the first week, your calorie intake restrictions are taken away. During the two-week phase 2, you drink one glass of green juice daily with three meals made of sirtfoods.
Post Phase 2
After completion of phase 2, you may go back to your regular diet with a touch of ‘sirtified’ foods. Or you may even go back and repeat phase 1 and 2 again. The only must-have item post phase 2 is the green juice. So, you’ll have to make sure you have a glass of it daily.
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What Foods Are Included In The Sirtfood Diet?
Now that you’ve understood how the diet pans out, let’s understand which items you need to use to sirtify your diet. According to the original book, The Sirtfood Diet, the following foods will help you activate your sirtuins
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Dark chocolate
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Apples
- Kale
- Blueberries
- Matcha Green Tea
- Soy
- Tofu
- Turmeric
- Walnuts
- Red onions
- Citrus fruits
- Buckwheat
- Strawberries
- Parsley
The Sirtfood Green Juice Recipe
- Kale – 75 grams (2.5 ounces).
- Argula or Rocket leave – 30 grams (1 ounce).
- Parsley – 5 grams.
- Celery sticks – 2.
- Ginger – 1 cm (0.5 inches).
- Green apple – half.
- Lemon juice of half a lemon.
- Matcha green tea – half a teaspoon.
Blend the above ingredients and enjoy!
The Sirtfood Diet Meal Plan
If you plan to follow this diet, here are some of the permitted combinations.
- Kale omelette.
- Buckwheat Muesli with soy yoghurt and blueberries.
- Rocket salad with tuna, tomatoes and celery dressed in olive oil.
- Spicy tofu stir fry with red onions, birds-eye chili and spinach.
- Grilled fish with buckwheat salad.
- Tofu patty and salad.
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Are There Any Side Effects of The Sirtfood Diet?
As mentioned earlier, the sirtfood diet caused an uproar when it hit the spotlight in 2016. The authors claimed to have done an initial study on the effects of the diet on only 39 participants at their fitness facility. Therefore, experts have slammed the diet for its promotion of low calorie intake.
According to those against this diet, the low-calorie intake will help people lose weight quickly only because it will deprive the body of the number of calories it actually needs. Thus, the depleted body will be forced to tap into emergency energy resources.
Moreover, once the body starts to get the optimal amount of energy it needs, it will replenish its emergency sources. Thus, the weight you had rapidly lost, will also rapidly come back.
However, the disadvantages and lack of scientific proof on Sirtfood Diet still hasn’t stopped celebrities like Pippa Middleton and Adele from using it to lose weight.
If It Worked For Adele, Will This Sirtfood Diet Work For Me Too?
When it comes to celebrities, you must know that their weight loss journey is not simply their own. Some of the best medical professionals, nutritionists, chefs, trainers, and more are involved at every step of the way. Most of us don’t have access to these experts. However, if you’re still thinking of trying out the Sirtfood Diet, consult your doctor before you take on the challenge.
If you’re just looking for a simple diet instead, just add some green veggies to your meals with these tips, and exercise daily. Experts believe that a change in lifestyle choices that leads to sustained weight loss is far better for overall health. For instance, you cans use the Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate as a guide. This recommendation from the experts from Harvard University includes recommendations on eating mostly vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, healthy fats, and healthy proteins.
Conclusion
So the final conclusion of our article is that the sirtfood diet is extremly healthy for your health and is full of healthy foods. You do not have to change your eating habits or eating pattern in order to lose weight.
All you have to do is add proper and healthy food in your regular diet.
DISCLAIMER
This article does not constitute medical advice. It is for general information purposes. Please consult a physician before starting on this diet plan.
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