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The Sirtfood Diet
- The diet was developed by two celebrity nutritionists working for a private gym in the UK. According to Healthline, they advertise the diet as a revolutionary new eating plan that works by turning on your “skinny gene.”
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What is a “sirtfood”?
- A "sirtfood" is a food high in sirtuin activators. Sirtuins are a type of protein that regulate cell functions, protect from inflammation, and can help regulate your metabolism, increase muscle, and burn fat.
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What are the top sirtuin activators? - Certain natural plant compounds may be able to increase the sirtuin proteins in the body, and foods containing them have been dubbed “sirtfoods.” Here are the top 20 sirtfoods indicated by the Sirtfood Diet…
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Kale - We’ve all heard the benefits of this “superfood” by now.
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Apples
- Apples are popular among diets for their filling characteristic, and they make a great substitute for sugar cravings.
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Red wine
- Yes, you can have red wine! But not over the daily recommended amount, of course.
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Strawberries
- Strawberries are like dirt candy, and they're rich in antioxidants and vitamin C too!
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Red onion
- Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, which make them a fit for this diet.
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Soy
- This alternative protein is a healthier replacement for red meat because it delivers plenty of polyunsaturated fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it's low in saturated fat.
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Parsley
- Not exactly the base of a hearty meal, but adding parsley to dishes can be a great boost of antioxidants and important nutrients.
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Extra virgin olive oil
- Olive oil specifically has anti-inflammatory properties, healthy monounsaturated fats, and has been known to aid with weight loss in various diets.
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Dark chocolate (85% cocoa)
- You can have chocolate, but not the sugary stuff! Only the kind rich in antioxidants and with anti-inflammatory effects.
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Matcha green tea
- Among the numerous benefits of this energy-boosting drink is that it is rich in catechins, which is a class of plant compounds that act as natural antioxidants.
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Buckwheat
- Buckwheat is a good source of protein and fiber, and it also promotes heart health and can help manage diabetes.
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Turmeric
- Turmeric has long been the top player in the anti-inflammatory game.
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Arugula (rocket)
- This leafy green with a peppery taste is chock full of antioxidants, which can protect against or reverse damage to your cells, and it can help reduce inflammation.
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Bird’s eye chili
- Also known as the Thai chili, it's small but packs a hot punch due to its high levels of capsaicin, which is considered highly anti-inflammatory.
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Medjool dates - Besides being a great source of potassium and fiber, dates are also a perfect substitute for sugary treats.
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Red chicory
- Also known as radicchio, this veggie contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that have numerous benefits for the body.
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Blueberries
- Famous for their antioxidants, blueberries are also high in potassium and vitamin C.
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Capers
- These small, salty buds are an unexpectedly big source of natural antioxidants.
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Coffee
- Finally a diet that encourages your caffeine addiction! Coffee is actually a great source of antioxidants and can aid in weight loss.
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The main component
- The diet involves eating sirtfoods, but it also requires a calorie restriction (just 1,000 calories daily in the first week) as well as daily exercise. The truth is that the latter two play a bigger part in weight loss rather than activating any “skinny gene.”
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No convincing evidence
- Though it sounds nice to lose weight while maintaining muscle mass and protecting from chronic disease, there’s no convincing evidence that the Sirtfood Diet has a more beneficial effect on weight loss than any other calorie-restricted diet.
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No convincing evidence
- Although many of the foods listed have healthy properties, there has been no long-term study to prove sirtfoods’ benefits, and even the Sirtfood Diet book uses results of a pilot study conducted by the authors and involving 39 participants from their fitness center—results which have not been published anywhere else.
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Any rapid weight loss is unsustainable
- Adele’s transformation, though talked about a lot this year, has actually been a work in progress for about five years, according to her trainer.
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Focus on cutting out the bad stuff
- It's good that the diet focuses on what you should be eating more of, as that's a much more effective way to simultaneously cut out processed food and drinks. For Adele, that meant cutting out her alleged 10 daily cups of tea, each with two spoonfuls of sugar.
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Exercise
- Adele also credits her regular pilates classes and going to the gym with a personal trainer for much of her weight loss.
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Focus on health and happiness
- Despite Adele’s physical transformation, she’s been vocal about focusing on inner happiness first. She credited the book ‘Untamed’ by Glennon Doyle for helping her transform her life and reconnect with herself.
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See also -
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© BrunoPress
0 / 31 Fotos
The Sirtfood Diet
- The diet was developed by two celebrity nutritionists working for a private gym in the UK. According to Healthline, they advertise the diet as a revolutionary new eating plan that works by turning on your “skinny gene.”
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
What is a “sirtfood”?
- A "sirtfood" is a food high in sirtuin activators. Sirtuins are a type of protein that regulate cell functions, protect from inflammation, and can help regulate your metabolism, increase muscle, and burn fat.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
What are the top sirtuin activators? - Certain natural plant compounds may be able to increase the sirtuin proteins in the body, and foods containing them have been dubbed “sirtfoods.” Here are the top 20 sirtfoods indicated by the Sirtfood Diet…
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Kale - We’ve all heard the benefits of this “superfood” by now.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Apples
- Apples are popular among diets for their filling characteristic, and they make a great substitute for sugar cravings.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Red wine
- Yes, you can have red wine! But not over the daily recommended amount, of course.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Strawberries
- Strawberries are like dirt candy, and they're rich in antioxidants and vitamin C too!
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Red onion
- Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, which make them a fit for this diet.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Soy
- This alternative protein is a healthier replacement for red meat because it delivers plenty of polyunsaturated fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it's low in saturated fat.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Parsley
- Not exactly the base of a hearty meal, but adding parsley to dishes can be a great boost of antioxidants and important nutrients.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Extra virgin olive oil
- Olive oil specifically has anti-inflammatory properties, healthy monounsaturated fats, and has been known to aid with weight loss in various diets.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Dark chocolate (85% cocoa)
- You can have chocolate, but not the sugary stuff! Only the kind rich in antioxidants and with anti-inflammatory effects.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Matcha green tea
- Among the numerous benefits of this energy-boosting drink is that it is rich in catechins, which is a class of plant compounds that act as natural antioxidants.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Buckwheat
- Buckwheat is a good source of protein and fiber, and it also promotes heart health and can help manage diabetes.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Turmeric
- Turmeric has long been the top player in the anti-inflammatory game.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Arugula (rocket)
- This leafy green with a peppery taste is chock full of antioxidants, which can protect against or reverse damage to your cells, and it can help reduce inflammation.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Bird’s eye chili
- Also known as the Thai chili, it's small but packs a hot punch due to its high levels of capsaicin, which is considered highly anti-inflammatory.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Medjool dates - Besides being a great source of potassium and fiber, dates are also a perfect substitute for sugary treats.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Red chicory
- Also known as radicchio, this veggie contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that have numerous benefits for the body.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Blueberries
- Famous for their antioxidants, blueberries are also high in potassium and vitamin C.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Capers
- These small, salty buds are an unexpectedly big source of natural antioxidants.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Coffee
- Finally a diet that encourages your caffeine addiction! Coffee is actually a great source of antioxidants and can aid in weight loss.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
The main component
- The diet involves eating sirtfoods, but it also requires a calorie restriction (just 1,000 calories daily in the first week) as well as daily exercise. The truth is that the latter two play a bigger part in weight loss rather than activating any “skinny gene.”
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
No convincing evidence
- Though it sounds nice to lose weight while maintaining muscle mass and protecting from chronic disease, there’s no convincing evidence that the Sirtfood Diet has a more beneficial effect on weight loss than any other calorie-restricted diet.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
No convincing evidence
- Although many of the foods listed have healthy properties, there has been no long-term study to prove sirtfoods’ benefits, and even the Sirtfood Diet book uses results of a pilot study conducted by the authors and involving 39 participants from their fitness center—results which have not been published anywhere else.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Any rapid weight loss is unsustainable
- Adele’s transformation, though talked about a lot this year, has actually been a work in progress for about five years, according to her trainer.
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
Focus on cutting out the bad stuff
- It's good that the diet focuses on what you should be eating more of, as that's a much more effective way to simultaneously cut out processed food and drinks. For Adele, that meant cutting out her alleged 10 daily cups of tea, each with two spoonfuls of sugar.
© Getty Images
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Exercise
- Adele also credits her regular pilates classes and going to the gym with a personal trainer for much of her weight loss.
© BrunoPress
28 / 31 Fotos
Focus on health and happiness
- Despite Adele’s physical transformation, she’s been vocal about focusing on inner happiness first. She credited the book ‘Untamed’ by Glennon Doyle for helping her transform her life and reconnect with herself.
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What you need to know before trying Adele’s diet
The Sirtfood Diet lets you drink wine and eat chocolate, but there’s more to it
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Lately it almost seems Adele‘s weight loss is all anyone can talk about, so much so that she even mentioned it while hosting 'Saturday Night Live' when she joked she could only bring half of herself due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Word has gotten around that the singer, who reportedly lost around 100 lbs (45 kg), has taken up the Sirtfood Diet, famous for being one of very few diets that actually encourages drinking red wine and eating chocolate.
But, like many celebrity diets, it may spread too fast for people to take a critical look at what the diet actually entails and how celebrities like Adele can boast about the slimming effects while also being supported by a team of people helping them achieve their goals in a more holistic way than just what they can and can't eat.
So, are you ready to find out the truth about the Sirtfood Diet? Click through to see what the eating plan looks like and what the science has to say about it.
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