encourages portion control, well-balanced meals, and filling up on sirtfoods. The maintenance plan features three meals, one green juice, and one or two sirtfood snacks.
Strengths and Weakness
Research has not yet backed up the health claims for sirtfoods. “But there are benefits to the diet,” says Frechman, author of The Food Is My Friend Diet. “The green juices and other foods in the plan are loaded with phytonutrients, which reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. The green juices may also produce a feeling of fullness from the fluids and fiber, which is good.”
The two phases of the diet are not nutritionally balanced, however these phases only last seven days which minimizes the risk for nutrient deficiency. “Even though the diet contains healthy foods, drinking juices may not be sustainable long-term,” says Frechman. The green juice is made with kale, arugula, flat-leaf parsley, celery, green apple, fresh ginger, lemon, and matcha powder—all healthy ingredients.
If you choose to follow the sirtfood diet, Frechman says there are a few things to keep in mind. “Make sure you