First Place: Modified version of the Akins diet
The Akins diet, originally known for its low-carb, high-protein diet, has now been largely replaced by processed foods. Its meal replacement shakes and energy bars contain concentrated milk protein, soy protein isolate, vegetable oils (such as canola oil and soybean oil), artificial flavorings, and super-sweetened sugar substitutes (such as sucralose). These ingredients are far from natural and may harm health.
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Second place : Jenny Craig
Jenny Craig's ready-made meals are also full of processed ingredients. Her " Anytime Bar " contains soy protein isolate, concentrated milk protein, sugar, rice flour, etc. Even popcorn, Asian-style chicken and barbecue potato chips contain potato flour, corn starch and maltodextrin, which are high in sugar and run counter to healthy weight loss.
Third place: Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers , a brand that focuses on portion control, has launched a new brand called " Smart One " whose chicken pasta contains wheat flour, wheat gluten, maltodextrin, soy protein isolate, and soybean oil. These ingredients are exactly the same as those in junk food, making it difficult to truly improve health.
Fourth place: Nutrisystem
Nutrisystem , touted as "diabetes-friendly," actually contains concentrated milk protein, corn syrup, sugar, maltodextrin, wheat flour, and modified corn starch. Maltodextrin has a glycemic index as high as 185 , far exceeding that of regular sugars, making it extremely detrimental to blood sugar control.
Fifth Place: Ideal Protein
Ideal Protein products, such as " Flushy Vanilla Crisp ," contain wheat protein isolate and modified starch, which are essentially modified sugars. These starch chains behave like sugar in the body, easily causing blood sugar fluctuations and metabolic problems.
Sixth place: Optifast
Despite being touted as "scientifically designed" and overseen by obesity specialists , Optifast 's shakes, bars, and soups primarily consist of maltodextrin, concentrated milk protein, soy protein isolate, and canola oil. This high-carbohydrate, low-fiber combination is essentially still a source of sugar.
Seventh place: Medifast
Medifast , which previously closed due to litigation , had an " Essential Chocolate Mint Cookie Crisp Bar " containing soy protein isolate, sugar, maltodextrin, corn fiber, brown rice syrup, and concentrated milk protein. These ingredients not only do not contribute to health but may also disrupt metabolism and stimulate unhealthy appetite.
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Conclusion: Weight loss should not come at the expense of health.
These diet plans share a common problem: the use of highly processed ingredients such as soy protein isolate, maltodextrin, vegetable oils, and artificial sweeteners. Not only do they fail to truly improve health, but they can also lead to diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders. The truly effective way to lose weight should prioritize health over weight loss, choosing natural, whole foods and avoiding processed foods to achieve long-term health goals.
YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uIcj-uuh40
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
