Ideal Protein Diet

Proteins are a good source of energy for people of all age groups. It is needless to say that a protein diet is an excellent diet menu for body builders and athletes as well as for people looking out for weight loss. A high protein diet aims at promoting muscle build, preserving body mass and losing body fats which otherwise is not possible in a normal diet incorporating carbohydrates, and fats. Animal proteins are good sources of protein and thus the major energy source in such a diet plan. So without much ado, let's see some recipes and what the plan offers the dieters.

Recipes

The diet recommends its followers to hog mainly on low-calorie salads and smoked or roasted animal proteins. Protein shake recipes are extremely healthy as well and can be included as desserts if the alternative foods are compromised. Given below are 2 ideal recipes you should include in your diet phases.

Seafood Salad
Ingredients: Red onions and celery stalks finely chopped, sweet green pepper, pollock chunks, cooked shrimp, other cooked fish in chunks, salt and pepper, a pinch of garlic powder, one tablespoon dried parsley and dill, olive oil, mustard sauce, fresh lemon juice or vinegar.

Procedure: Mix all the fish chunks together with a pinch of garlic powder and salt. For dressing, mix onions, celery stalks, mustard sauce and lemon juice. Combine both the contents and mix them properly. Marinate them in refrigerator for sometime and later serve.

Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: Protein oatmeal packet, chocolate pudding packet, rolled oats, salt, one teaspoon Splenda, cinnamon, one teaspoon baking powder, one egg white, one teaspoon vanilla, water.

Procedure: Mix all the ingredients together so that a dough mixture is created. Grease the cookie sheet with oil and place the cookies on the sheet after cutting them with a cookie cutter. Bake them for 10 minutes at 325 degree F until the cookies appear dry on surface.

Ideal Protein Diet Plan

This diet plan was developed by Tran Tien Chanh, a medical doctor around 25 years ago mainly for weight loss and obesity related issues. Following this plan along with regular exercising proves to be very helpful for all the dieters. The plan consists of 4 phases wherein strict protein diet-friendly foods are supposed to be eaten along with a gradual increase of carbohydrates in the latter phases. So let's see what is the diet schedule for this plan.

Phases	Time Period	Diet	Cost
Phase 1	2 to 6 weeks	3 prepackaged protein drinks + a meal including lean protein and leafy vegetables + low calorie supplements	$85.00 per week
Phase 2	1 to 2 weeks	2 meals with lean meat or poultry and raw or cooked vegetables + 2 meals of protein packs + lean dairy products like milk or cheese	$60.00 per week
Phase 3	2 weeks	healthy carbohydrate foods like whole wheat toast and fruits + meal consisting of lean meat or poultry + vegetables + lean dairy products + protein rich snacks	$30.00 per week
Phase 4	Onwards	healthy carbohydrate foods like whole wheat toast and fruits along with protein snacks + meal consisting of lean meat or poultry + vegetables + lean dairy products + protein snacks + vegetable soup + complex carbohydrates like pastas	~

Reviews

This diet plan is highly effective in reducing 2-7 pounds per week if followed strictly as the plan suggests. It is an easy-to-follow plan, however many people face problems regarding the protein supplements needed to be taken. Also, the most important phases are the 1 and 2 phases wherein there is zero carb intake and thus challenging to follow. It's better to order the supplements in advance so that the diet can be scheduled accordingly. Also, the reviews are totally based on individual experience as per the body type of individuals. Having said this, it is one of the most effective diet plans ever, so there is no harm in trying it.

Having got to know the high protein diet, I hope this article has provided the required info on this ever popular fad diet. Good luck if you are attempting it!