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SCARSDALE DIET BASIC RULES
The basic rules are simple.
Refer to them whenever you are in doubt.
1.Eat exactly what is assigned.
Don't substitute.
(See the "Substitutions" Link)
2.
Don't drink any alcoholic beverages.
3. Between meals you eat only carrots and celery, but you may
have as much as you wish.
(You may snack on low sodium vegetable broth).
4.
The only beverages allowed are regular or decaffeinated coffee, black; tea; club soda (with lemon, if desired); and diet sodas
(and sugar free drinks) in all flavors. (and water) You may drink as often as you wish.
(and as your body dictates)
5. Prepare all salads without oil, mayonnaise, or other rich dressings.
Use only lemon and vinegar, or the vinaigrette or mustard dressing.(see recipe link) (Experiment with fat-free salad dressings
during the Keep Trim weeks).
6. Eat vegetables (Avoid corn, peas, potatoes, lentils and any beans,
except green or waxed.) without butter, margarine, or other fat; lemon may be used.
(I can't beleive its not butter can be used in moderation.
Non-stick cooking spray may be used in moderation.)
7.
All meat should be very lean; remove all visible fat before eating. Remove skin and fat from chicken and turkey before
eating.
8. It is not necessary to eat everything listed, but don't substitute or add. Indicated combinations
should be observed.
(Keep your calories between 850 and 1000 a day during the
SMD and between 1000 and 1200 during Keep Trim).
9. Never overload your stomach. When you feel full, STOP!
10. Don't stay on the Diet more than fourteen days.
(Read the Two On, Two Off link to learn why)
Non-stick
vegetable spray, cocktail sauce, herbs, seasonings, spices, grated onion, minced parsley, ketchup (sugar free & low carb
okay), chili sauce & mustard are all permitted within MODERATION
No PowerBars, Protein Bars, or Meal Replacement Bars
or Shakes are permitted on the SMD or Keep Trim Program.
Artificial Sweeteners (Splenda, Equal, Sweet &
Low, etc ) are permitted.
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