3-Day Cardiac Diet

The 3-day cardiac diet plan, is known by many other names that include, 3-day Birmingham Cardiac Diet, 3-day Navy Diet, Tuna Fish Diet, Florida 3-Day Diet, Alabama 3-Day Diet, etc. The origin of this diet plan is very controversial and it is believed that this diet plan originated from the Cardiac section of a hospital named Birmingham hospital, located in Alabama. This diet was specially designed for some of the patients of the hospital, who needed to undergo quick weight loss as a prerequisite for some kind of surgery. However, it is said that the hospital does not claim any responsibility for designing this diet plan. Let us discuss briefly about this diet plan.

3-Day Cardiac Diet Plan

The 3-day cardiac diet is among the fad diets, that promise quick weight loss. As mentioned earlier, this diet plan is said to be designed for patients who needed to lose weight within short period of time. The diet plan lists the food items that should be consumed for breakfast, lunch and dinner for three days. The total amount of calories consumed during these three days is almost 800 to 1000 calories per day. Thus, it is clear that the calorie restriction for this diet plan is very high. This diet plan promises 10 pounds of weight loss within three days. However, it has been observed that the diet plan works in different ways for different people. There are no scientific evidences that prove the effectiveness of this diet plan. Thus, it is necessary to know if this diet really works.

According to the promoters of this diet plan, the food items that are included in the diet plan boost up the metabolism. It is also considered that the diet plan helps in detoxifying of the body. It is said that the food items included in the diet menu, undergo certain chemical reactions, which help to reduce weight in short period of time. After following this diet plan, one may surely lose weight, but 10 pounds weight loss is not guaranteed. Moreover, it deprives the body from important nutrients like vitamins and minerals, required by the body. Thus, losing weight within 3 days is not considered to be healthy and it can pose various health problems. Weight loss should always be gradual and steady. Let us take a look at the actual weight loss program for this 3-day cardiac diet.

3-Day Cardiac Diet Menu

As discussed earlier, this 3-day fad diet specifies the food items, that should be consumed for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The diet plan allows to consume diet soda or tea and salt and pepper in small amounts. Drinking at least 9 glasses of water is recommended. Given below is the detailed plan for three days,

Meal	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Breakfast	Black Coffee or Tea	Black Coffee or Tea	Black Coffee or Tea
	Dry Toast (1 slice)	Dry Toast (1 slice)	1 ounce Cheddar Cheese
	Peanut Butter (1 tablespoon)	Half Banana	1 Apple (small)
	Half Grapefruit or Juice	1 Egg	Saltine Crackers (5)
Lunch	Tuna (Half cup)	Saltine Crackers (5)	Dry Toast (1 slice)
	Black Coffee or Tea	Black Coffee or Tea	Black Coffee or Tea
	Dry Toast (1 slice) or 1 Oz. of Cheddar Cheese	1 Cup of Cottage Cheese or 1/2 Cup of Tuna	1 Hard-Boiled Egg
Dinner	1 Cup String Beans	1 Cup Cabbage or Broccoli	1 Cup Beans or Cauliflower
	1 Apple (small)	Half Banana	1 Cup Melon
	1 Cup Carrots or Beets	1/2 Cup Carrots or Turnip Greens	1/2 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
	3 Oz. any Lean Meat	2 Beef Franks	1 Cup Beans or Cauliflower
	1 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream	1 Cup Cabbage or Broccoli	1 Cup Tuna

As every other fad diet, 3-day cardiac diet plan is also in debate and surrounded by controversies. It is finally the choice of an individual whether he/she wants to rely on quick weight loss or on some healthy weight loss plan, that includes both diet and exercise.