Regulations, Principles and Benefits

Regulations of Montignac method

• Good carbohydrates (low in GI - glycemic index) alone should be consumed; Sugar, refined grains, glucose, potatoes etc should be avoided.

• Fats and carbohydrates should not be mixed in a singe meal, if fat is eaten in a meal you have to wait for four hours before eating carbohydrates and three hours for vice versa.

• Alcohol should be kept at minimal levels, small glass of wine or beer is permitted.

• Plenty of water should be consumed between meals.

• Lots of fiber should be consumed (fruits and vegetables).

• Caffeine intake should be minimized.

• Eat at regular intervals, three meals a day is a must, snacking between meals should be stopped and late evening eating should be stopped.

• Fresh fruit other than strawberry, blueberry (any berries), should not be mixed with meals; fruits can be eaten separately in between meals (good snack substitute).

• Eat healthy fats and use olive oil for baking.

• Be active.

Principles of Montignac method

• The main principle of Montignac method is formulating two eating plans. The first looks at how to lose weight and the second focuses on how to maintain it. First phase is followed for a minimum of two months. The second phase teaches and helps to maintain the body weight after weight loss from the first phase.
  

• This method recommends consuming food with low GI.
  
  
• Does not recommend low calorie diet.
  
  
• Shuns poor eating habits that cause metabolic imbalance.
  
  
• Recommends using good fats and a lot of fiber in the Montignac method.
  
  
• French cuisine is the major inspiration for this diet plan and this diet permits consuming food items like chocolate, cheese etc in limited quantity that is usually not allowed in other diet plans.
  

Benefits of Montignac method

• Consuming food with low GI has numerous health benefits especially for people with diabetes and other diseases.
  
  
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes and heart problems and other weight related diseases.
  
  
• Permits the dieter to eat food of his choice and does not cut off any food item completely.
  
  
• Over a long period of time this method is very beneficial and brings out the desired results.
  
  
• Dieters do not get bored with this methos schedule as they have a variety to choose from.
  
  
• Method includes a lot of fiber which stimulates weight loss.