Mayo Clinic Diet

Various forms of the so-called Mayo clinic diet have existed for over 30 years, according to the Mayo Clinic itself. Some versions rely on grapefruits or eggs or meat and promise to work wonders.

The truth is that none of these did not originate at the Mayo Clinic and are not approved by the Mayo Clinic.

In fact, the Mayo Clinic warns agains such diet programs, which promise quick weight loss, yet may notbe nutritionally balanced or provide a safe method for weight loss for long-term success. Such diets can be dangerous for some individuals.

Instead, Mayo Clinic encourages you to take stock of your current eating and exercise habits and compare them with recommendations made by reputable organizations.

Mayo Clinic Diet - Manual

Apart from the false diet programs that go under the Mayo Clinic diet name, there is a book called "Mayo Clinic Diet Manual: A Handbook of Nutrition Practice" by Jennifer K. Nelson, Karen E. Moxness, Clifford F. Gastineau, Michael D. Jenson, of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

This is an edition of a comprehensive manual of current nutrition practices in preventive and therapeutic medicine and in clinical research. However, this book is meant to be used by dieticians and practicing physicians.