Mayo Clinic Diet: What To Know

Overview

The aim:

Weight loss.

The claim:

You’ll shed 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks and continue losing 1 to 2 pounds weekly until you’ve hit your goal weight.

The theory:

You recalibrate your eating habits, breaking bad ones and replacing them with good ones with the help of the Mayo Clinic’s unique food pyramid.

Balanced Diet

These diets fall within accepted ranges for the amount of protein, carbs, fat and other nutrients they provide.

Pros & Cons

• Nutritionally sound
• You shape your diet

• Lots of grunt work
• Somewhat pricey