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Nov 13

The ‘Sirtfood Diet’: What It Is, & Whether You Should Do It – Harper’s BAZAAR

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Everything you need to know about the popular (and controversial) diet trend.

By Harper's BAZAAR team

According to Hay, the Sirtfood Diet attempts to raise your intake of 'sirtfoods'basically, foods that activate weight-loss proteins in your body, called 'sirtuins'.

"According to researchers, these special foods work by activating specific proteins in the body called sirtuins," Hay says. "This group of proteins regulates several important functions in the body. Studies suggest that Sirtfoods may cause the body to produce more of these proteins.

"The Sirtfood Diet centres around 20 foods that, according to research, turn on the so-called 'skinny genes', which in turn will elevate your energy levels and help you to lose weight."

If you're wondering what the 20 'sirtfoods' are the diet permits, they're mostly comprised of natural, antioxidant-rich foods. Hay lists strawberries, blueberries, apples, citrus fruits, walnuts, parsley, kale, capers, green tea, soy, turmeric and dark chocolate as some of the best kinds of 'sirtfoods' you can eat on the diet, to trigger weight loss.

Considering the diet's intensity, many professionals believe it should only be used for short-term weight loss, including Rick Hay.

In his words: "According to research carried out by the developers of the 'Sirtfood Diet', eating foods high in sirtuin activators turns on your body's fat-burning powers and supercharges sustained weight loss, protects cells in your body from inflammation, boosts energy levels, promotes glowing skin, and may even help reverse ageing and stave off disease."

Before attempting to undertake the 'Sirtfood Diet', you should probably consider its extreme difficulty, which has even been noted by dietitians. Considering it limits carbohydrates, it's mostly geared towards short-term weight loss, so if you're looking to sustain weight loss, a different diet or eating plan may be more manageable in the long run.

Rick Hay notes: "The Sirtfood diet is very restrictive, and less balanced than Keto or Paleo. It focuses on calorie counting and requires you to cut out major food groups. You will also need to downsize your portions, especially in week one. Another downside is the fact that the diet is lacking essential nutrients such as calcium and iron.

"If you're not used restricting your food intake during the day, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and headaches."

The 'Sirtfood Diet' is also probably best left avoided for anyone who's struggled with eating disorders in the past, or who has difficulty with regimented portion control.

Hay says: "If you've ever suffered with an eating disorder or had a complicated relationship with eating in the past, it's best to avoid getting on the Sirtfood Diet wagon. Instead incorporate more of the Sirtfoods mentioned above into your diet and cut out processed foods and sugar."

Note: Before beginning any diet, including this one, we recommend consulting with a specialist, dietitian or general practitioner to ensure it is right for you.

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