Rhubarb diet
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The Rhubarb diet is a relatively new diet currently gaining popularity in Western Europe. Although no diet experts have promoted the diet, references to it can be found in the Huangdi Neijing. The basics of the diet consist of eating boiled rhubarb with dairy products (normally milk) two times a day followed by a normal meal in evening[1]. Those following the diet have claimed they have lost on average 4kg per month[2]. It has been reported that the diet works by increasing the effects of iron in dairy products which stops the body from storing fat.[3]
The tabloid press in the UK has claimed celebrities such as Keira Knightley, Geri Haliwell, Lily Allen and Javine all have used the diet with good results. Although further scientific research is needed to verify whether the Rhubarb Diet could help cure the problems of obesity, early signs seem positive[4].
[edit] References
- ^ ITV program "This Morning" 18/01/08
- ^ UK "Weight Watchers Wagazine" October 2007
- ^ "New Scientist Magazine" issue 2632, 01/12/07
- ^ "New Scientist Magazine" issue 2632, 01/12/07
