Sometimes when following a certain diet plan, finding something to eat can be tough. If you're sticking to the Scarsdale diet, we've got a great chef's salad recipe here for you to try. Since this recipe sticks strictly to the guidelines outlined by the Scarsdale diet, it's important that you stick to the ingredients list exactly with no substitutions.
Ingredients
Mixed greens of your choice (lettuce, escarole, Chinese cabbage, raw spinach, etc.)
1/2 cup strips of cold lean chicken or turkey or leftover meats, or a mixture of all three
1 1/2 inch cube or equivalent of semi-hard cheese (such as American, brick, cheddar, Jack, etc. or in combination)
1/2 cucumber, sliced (optional)
3 radishes, sliced (optional)
1 slice green pepper, diced (optional)
Directions
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1. Toss all ingredients together with choice of vinaigrette, lemon or vinegar dressing.
Serves one.
Does the Scarsdale Diet Actually Work?
The Scarsdale diet, as you may already know, is a heavily restricted diet that purportedly can help someone lose a large amount of weight very quickly. One of the most famous claims associated with this diet is that it helped a practitioner lose 20 pounds in just two weeks.
The diet has been heavily criticized by nutritionists and doctors for its extreme restrictions. There are only a handful of foods that you are allowed to eat during the initial 14-day dieting period. You are permitted to expand your diet some after that, but not by much. These extreme restrictions often make the diet difficult to stick to long-term.
- Fresh, Never-Frozen Meals: A new menu of 30+ dietitian-designed options every week.
- Cooked to Perfection: Prepared by gourmet chefs and delivered fresh to you.
- Zero Prep, No Mess: Just heat and enjoy in minutes.
In addition, many experts warn that rapid weight loss is not healthy. While the steep calorie deficit that you're put in with this diet will help you lose weight, it will not do so in a manner that's good for your health. Losing ten pounds per week is not healthy, and is far above the threshold most health professionals recommend.
Before committing to the Scarsdale diet, we encourage you to speak to your doctor. Explore your other weight loss and dieting options, and make sure the Scarsdale diet really makes sense for you before committing to it. Weigh the pros and cons, and make a decision in tandem with a healthcare professional.