The General Motors (GM) Diet is possibly one of the most famous diets of all time
. It was developed By the General Motors Inc. and The John Hopkins University in 1995 exclusively for its employees. It was later released for the general public.
The General Motors Diet is very difficult to follow in itself. It requires strict adherence to a single item throughout the day. For vegetarians, especially Indians the diet is even more difficult as it requires giving up all the usual food items. Also the original diet was developed for non vegetarians with plenty of fish and meat. The vegetarian counterparts are not very well known.
This diet will lead to a loss of nearly 5- 6 kilo grams in one week. This diet can be repeated for any number of weeks with a gap of at least 3 days in between. On a full cycle, the entire body is cleansed of all toxins. The change in shape is very noticeable. Also the diet has effects on behavior. At the end of the diet, ones attitude is improved. You are calmer and sharper. After successfully completing the diet you will feel very energetic and healthy.
Here is The General Motors (GM) Diet for vegetarians,
Day One:
You can eat an unlimited amount of fruits but bananas are prohibited. The recommended item is watermelon has this has the maximum water content.
Day Two:
Today you can eat an unlimited amount of vegetables. You can eat them raw or half cooked. But no salt or garnishing are allowed. Also avoid oils or coconut while cooking vegetables. You can simply eat a large boiled potato with a little salt.
Day Three:
An unlimited amount of fruits and vegetables can be eaten today. But bananas and potatoes are prohibited today.
Day Four:
Today you may eat only bananas and milk. The maximum limit is eight bananas and three glasses of milk. You can break your meals according to your wish.
Day Five:
Today you can eat one cup of rice, up to 6 tomatoes and drink at least 12 glasses of water. You may even cook the tomatoes with the rice, but avoid too much of oils.
Day Six:
Today you may feed on unlimited amount of vegetables. Also you may eat one cup of rice today.
Day Seven:
Today you can eat unlimited amount of fruits and vegetables. Also you may eat one cup of rice.