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The Dukan Diet: history of a very controversial method
By Naturale Bio
The Dukan diet has risen to prominence in recent years thanks to the British Royal Family: it seems that Kate Middleton implemented it before her wedding, to lose two sizes ahead of the ceremony.
This diet was developed by Pierre Dukan, a French nutritionist and truly controversial figure. Consider that in 2012 he himself asked for expulsion from the French Medical Association following some criticism from colleagues about his methods and basic concepts.
As always, we want to inform you about the many existing dietary regimes, precisely to provide you with some more information and tools to evaluate them, before embarking on potentially harmful "do-it-yourself" practices.
Dukan diet: concepts and basic foods
data-mce-fragment="1"> ketogenic, so trending today. Dukan can always be seen in this context, that of very aggressive low-carb dietsIt is based on 4 phases, two of "attack" and two of consolidation, and on a limited range of permitted foods, almost all purely protein and mainly of animal origin.
Almost zero carbohydrates and fibre, because very few vegetables are allowed and cereals – such as oat bran – should be taken in truly ridiculous doses, one teaspoon a day.
There is also very little fat: vinegar and lemon juice would be preferable condiments to olive oil.
Now, you will imagine that losing weight by eating only proteins for several days is also inevitable and "effective" ... but at what cost?
Speaking of prices, the French nutritionist has also been accused by the scientific community of having created branded foods, which are not even that cheap.
Because it could be dangerous in the long run
It is a highly unbalanced and unbalanced diet, it provides neither the macronutrients nor the micronutrients necessary for the body to function at its best.
Totally cut carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and mineral salts is really risky and counterproductive.
Regarding physical activity, Dukan himself recommended no more than 20-25 minutes a day, even just walking, which in itself is also good... but in this case, it was due to the fact that you probably won't have enough energy to do anything else!
Even more so, this diet is contraindicated during pregnancy or in anyone with previous pathologies. Always ask a trusted nutritionist for advice and don't rely on pre-packaged menus and simplistic concepts found online!
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