Fit for Life

Fit for Life

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Cover of the book Fit for Life

Fit for Life is a diet and lifestyle book series that was first published in 1985 by Harvey Diamond and Marilyn Diamond. The book advocates a dietary regimen that emphasizes eating foods in certain combinations and avoiding others to promote health and weight loss. The Fit for Life program is based on the principles of natural hygiene and food combining.

Principles of Fit for Life

The Fit for Life diet is based on the idea that the body is naturally capable of maintaining a healthy weight and that improper food combinations can lead to weight gain and health issues. The main principles include:

Food Combining

The book suggests that certain foods should not be eaten together. For example, proteins and carbohydrates should be consumed at different meals. The authors claim that this helps the body digest food more efficiently and prevents weight gain.

Eating According to Natural Cycles

The authors propose that the body goes through natural cycles of cleansing, building, and elimination. They recommend eating only fruit in the morning to align with the body's elimination cycle.

High Water Content Foods

Fit for Life emphasizes the consumption of foods with high water content, such as fruits and vegetables, to aid digestion and promote weight loss.

Avoiding Dairy

The book advises against consuming dairy products, claiming they are not suitable for human consumption and can lead to health problems.

Criticism and Controversy

The Fit for Life diet has been criticized by nutritionists and dietitians for lacking scientific evidence and for promoting food myths. Critics argue that the principles of food combining are not supported by scientific research and that the diet may lead to nutritional deficiencies if not followed carefully.

Influence and Popularity

Despite the criticism, Fit for Life became a bestseller and influenced many people to adopt its dietary principles. The book's popularity led to the publication of several sequels and related works by the Diamonds.

Related pages

• Natural hygiene
• Food combining
• Dieting
• Nutrition