Suzanne Somers Review
Review At A Glance
Television actress Suzanne Somers is well on her way to becoming a diet guru. Currently she has at least 8 diet cookbooks on the market. While low on science and innovation, they are easy to read and filled with anecdotal evidence of the success of Ms. Somers' approach. In formulating her program, some credible input was received from California endocrinologist Diane Schwarzbein. Basically, her approach boils down to another low-carb, high-protein regimen. It can be complex, however, as Somercize dieters need to master the convoluted food-combining rules.How Does It Work?
The Somercize diet focuses on food-combining: fat and protein are ok, carbs like vegetables or whole grains are not eaten with fat or protein, and fruits go alone. Some foods are "funky foods," mixing carbs and fat or carbs and proteins; these are off-limits until you lose sufficient weight. The main pitch in Somers' diet is sugar is bad, fat is ok.Who Is It Good For?
Suzanne Somers' diet appeals to those who are better able to receive the message of weight loss from a celebrity, or don't want their diet books to read like the 10 commandments, but rather like advice from an encouraging friend. It helps to be dedicated to observing the rules of food combining and liking to cook, as Somers puts a strong emphasis on recipes. Somers also understands the need for self-understanding of own's own body's idiosyncracies and avoids imposing a one-size-fits-all model on individuals seeking to improve their eating habits.Pros
- Somers rightly stresses the unhealthy nature of trans fats, the heart-unhealthy fats found in solid shortenings, cakes and foods made with hydrogenated oils.
- The recipes in particular have been well-received by critics and dieters.
- Somers' books are considered reader-friendly (chatty & conversational) in their style and approach.
- No limits set on salad & vegetables.
Cons
- Somers' program has been criticized for lacking a clear scientific basis for the efficacy of these food-combining rules.
- There's no limit on saturated fats like butter, beef and bacon.
- Some recipes are complicated and expensive to prepare for those on a limited budget.