Sacred Heart Diet

Sacred Heart Diet Reviews

Another popular fad diet is the Sacred Heart Diet. The Sacred Heart Diet is also known as a few other names; for example, Spokane Heart Diet, Miami Heart Institute Diet, Cleveland Clinic Diet, and lastly the Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet. The Sacred Heart Diet is basically a soup diet that is very similar to the cabbage soup diet. The Sacred Heart Diet can also be considered a calorie controlled diet. There is a significant reduction in calories compared to the normal person's amount eaten because the diet focuses on eating vegetables and fruit.

The Sacred Heart Diet eliminates the following foods:

o alcohol
o bread
o carbonated drinks such sodas and diet sodas
o fried foods


Beverages that are allowed are:

o coffee
o skim milk
o unsweetened fruit juices
o tea and herbal teas
o plenty of water

The ingredients of the sacred heart diet soup vary.
The following are common ingredients:

o green onions
o beef broth
o soup mix
o celery
o green beans
o carrots
o green peppers
o stewed tomatoes
o potatoes

All vegetable are to be cut into small pieces and covered with water and then brought to a boil and cooked over high heat for ten minutes and then the vegetables should be simmered until tender. Salt and pepper, parsley, curry powder and bouillon can be used for seasoning if so desired.

The Sacred Heart Diet lasts 7 days

•    On Day 1 - You can have any fruit except bananas. Only eat fruit and soup this day.
•    On Day 2 - You can eat all vegetables. These can be cooked, canned, or raw. Try to stay away from starchy vegetables (such as corn and potatoes) and try to eat as many leafy greens as you can (kale, lettuce, romaine etc).
•    On Day 3 - You can eat all the veggie soup and fruit you want, but stay away from starchy vegetables such as potatoes.
•    On Day 4 - On this day the focus is potassium. You need to eat at least 3 bananas on this day and drink milk, along with soup.
•    On Day 5 - On this day you can eat beef. Have no more than 20 oz of beef throughout the day. This will be eaten with tomatoes, no more than six. Have the normal soup at least once on this day
•    On Day 6 - You can eat as much beef and vegetables as you like. Eat no starchy vegetables and try to incorporate leafy greens into your diet today. Make sure to have the soup once on this day at least.
•    On Day 7 - You are to eat fruits that are unsweetened, vegetables, soup, and brown rice until you're satisfied.

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