{"id":43470,"date":"2022-05-24T14:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=43470"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"sirtfood-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Sirtfood Diet For Weight Loss: How Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#What_Is_The_Sirtfood_Diet\" >What Is The Sirtfood Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#How_Does_The_Sirtfood_Diet_Work\" >How Does The Sirtfood Diet Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Phase_1\" >Phase 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Phase_2\" >Phase 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#After_The_Diet_Phases\" >After The Diet Phases<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#What_Can_You_Eat_And_What_Cant_You_Eat\" >What Can You Eat And What Can\u2019t You Eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#What_Is_A_Typical_Sirtfood_Meal\" >What Is A Typical Sirtfood Meal?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Breakfast_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\" >Breakfast On The Sirtfood Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Lunch_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\" >Lunch On The Sirtfood Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Dinner_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\" >Dinner On The Sirtfood Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Snack_Ideas_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\" >Snack Ideas On The Sirtfood Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\" >How Much Weight Can You Lose On The Sirtfood Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Things_To_Consider_Before_Trying_The_Sirtfood_Diet\" >Things To Consider Before Trying The Sirtfood Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Extreme_Restriction\" >Extreme Restriction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Not_Enough_Protein\" >Not Enough Protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Lack_Of_Vitamins_And_Minerals\" >Lack Of Vitamins And Minerals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Some_Sirtfoods_Arent_Necessarily_Healthy\" >Some Sirtfoods Aren&#8217;t Necessarily Healthy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Risk_Of_Disordered_Eating\" >Risk Of Disordered Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Cost_Of_Seasonal_Ingredients\" >Cost Of Seasonal Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#Social_Isolation\" >Social Isolation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#A_Better_Alternative_For_Healthy_Weight_Loss\" >A Better Alternative For Healthy Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When enough celebrities swear by a diet, it quickly becomes a popular weight loss plan. Recently, Adele and Pippa Middleton have been linked to the sirtfood diet. This diet is based on the premise that certain foods can help activate \u201cskinny genes\u201d which code for signaling proteins called sirtuins, which may promote weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1422-0067\/17\/4\/572\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sirtfood diet was created by two U.K.-based nutritionists, Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten. They also wrote a book called \u201cThe Sirtfood Diet,\u201d which details the diet plan and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-processed-food-diet-menu\/\">provides recipes<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be wondering\u2014are skinny genes real? Does the science behind the sirtfood diet hold up? Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Sirtfood_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Sirtfood Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theory behind the sirtfood diet is that foods containing specific nutrients\u2014called polyphenols\u2014can help activate sirtuins in your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sirtuins (SIRT1) are a type of protein that\u2019s found in every cell of your body. These proteins are thought to possibly have the following health benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3570673\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased metabolism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced cellular repair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended life span<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Goggins and Matten, eating foods rich in polyphenols can help boost weight loss by increasing metabolism, reducing inflammation, and repairing cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sirtfood diet is a mostly plant-based diet that includes foods that are high in polyphenols.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, there isn&#8217;t much research to support the claims made by the creators of the diet. Most of the information about sirtfoods and weight loss comes from preliminary animal studies or test-tube experiments (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10522-017-9685-9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, some foods on the sirtfood diet list\u2014such as kale, blueberries, and green tea\u2014have been linked to weight loss in observational studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/active-rest-day\/\">Active Rest Day Benefits, Workouts, And Diet<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42204 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5775-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5775.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5775-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5775.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5775-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5775.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_The_Sirtfood_Diet_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does The Sirtfood Diet Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sirtfood diet is a two-phase plan that lasts for three weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_1\"><\/span><strong>Phase 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first phase lasts for seven days and is considered the more restrictive phase. During this phase, you&#8217;re supposed to consume a maximum of 1,000 calories per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On days one to three, you&#8217;re supposed to drink three sirtfood green juices and eat one sirtfood-rich meal per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On days four to seven, you&#8217;re supposed to consume two green juices and two meals per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of phase 1 is to jump-start weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_2\"><\/span><strong>Phase 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second phase is less restrictive and is meant to be followed for the remaining two weeks of the diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this phase, you gradually add more calories and solid foods back into your diet. By the end of phase 2, you should be eating three sirtfood-rich meals and one green juice per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of this phase is to help you lose weight steadily and keep it off in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_The_Diet_Phases\"><\/span><strong>After The Diet Phases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After three weeks of the diet are up, you need to continue following the principles of the diet but with a few tweaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can add in one extra sirtfood-rich meal per day or swap out a green juice for a smoothie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also indulge in your favorite sirtfoods\u2014in moderation\u2014a couple of times per week. This is meant to help you stick to the diet long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42180 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-1024x576.png\" alt=\"sirtfood diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5821.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Eat_And_What_Cant_You_Eat\"><\/span><strong>What Can You Eat And What Can\u2019t You Eat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of top 20 sirtfoods, as outlined by Goggins and Matten, is mostly made up of plant-based foods. However, it also includes some animal-based foods, such as dark chocolate and red wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the 20 sirtfoods that are emphasized on the diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/omcl\/2013\/707421\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arugula<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matcha green tea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark chocolate (85% cocoa or higher)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citrus fruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckwheat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red chicory\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medjool dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird&#8217;s eye chili<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lovage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The polyphenols in these foods are what make them sirtfoods. These nutrients have been linked to a variety of potential health benefits, including weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2018.00087\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the list of sirtfoods is mostly made up of healthy plant-based foods, there are a few indulgences included, such as dark chocolate and red wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These foods can still be part of a healthy diet\u2014it&#8217;s just important to consume them in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, you should aim to fill your diet with mostly whole, minimally processed foods. These are the types of foods that are richest in polyphenols and other nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly processed foods, on the other hand, tend to be low in polyphenols and high in calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/12\/7\/1955\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What foods are not allowed on the Sirtfood diet? Here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed meats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-fat dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined carbs, such as white bread and pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugary foods and drinks, such as candy and soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealthy fats, such as butter and margarine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol (other than red wine)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42172 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5793-1024x576.png\" alt=\"sirtfood diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5793.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5793-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5793.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5793-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5793.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Typical_Sirtfood_Meal\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Typical Sirtfood Meal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual meal ideas and recipes for people on this diet can be found in the book, The Sirtfood Diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But in general, a typical sirtfood meal contains ingredients from the list of sirtfoods. For example, a meal might include kale, strawberries, and olive oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, a meal might include buckwheat noodles with chicken and bird&#8217;s eye chili peppers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different combinations that you can make with the allowed foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green juices are also a key part of this diet. These juices are made with sirtfoods, such as kale, parsley, and blueberries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some sirtfood-based meal ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Breakfast On The Sirtfood Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A green juice made with kale, parsley, celery, cucumber, and ginger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overnight oats made with buckwheat groats, almond milk, and blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smoothie made with strawberries, Matcha green tea powder, and soy milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado toast with roasted red chicory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Lunch On The Sirtfood Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A salad made with arugula, walnuts, and Medjool dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A soup made with kale, potatoes, and leeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckwheat noodles with chicken and bird&#8217;s eye chili peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quinoa bowl with roasted vegetables and olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Dinner On The Sirtfood Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grilled salmon with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/microbiome-diet-shopping-list\/\">asparagus and lemon<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roasted chicken with Brussels sprouts and red onions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetable stir-fry made with tofu, broccoli, and red peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spaghetti squash with tomatoes, garlic, and basil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_Ideas_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Snack Ideas On The Sirtfood Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A handful of walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small piece of dark chocolate (85% cocoa or higher)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 an avocado with sea salt and pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of berries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 raw almonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggies and hummus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42166 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5869-1024x576.png\" alt=\"sirtfood diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5869.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5869-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5869.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5869-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5869.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_On_The_Sirtfood_Diet\"><\/span><strong>How Much Weight Can You Lose On The Sirtfood Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet uses a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ovo-vegetarian-meal-plan\/\">sirtfoods<\/a> and calorie restriction to promote weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The promised weight loss is 3 to 5 pounds in the first week and 1 to 2 pounds every week after that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these results are not based on any scientific research. There is no scientific evidence to support the claims made about this diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight loss that does occur is likely due to the calorie restrictive aspect of the diet and not the sirtfoods themselves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3570673\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the safe amount of weight to lose in a week is 1-2 pounds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Losing more than this amount of weight per week is not sustainable and can lead to health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, if you&#8217;re considering this diet, it&#8217;s important to do so with realistic expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-carb-no-sugar-diet-meal-plan\/\">No Carb No Sugar Diet Meal Plan: Is It Healthy For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Consider_Before_Trying_The_Sirtfood_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Things To Consider Before Trying The Sirtfood Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet may help you lose weight in the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/osteoporosis-diet-plan\/\">short term<\/a>, but it&#8217;s not a sustainable or healthy way to eat long-term. Here are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/\">reasons why<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extreme_Restriction\"><\/span><strong>Extreme Restriction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the first 7 days of this diet, you&#8217;ll be consuming no more than 1,000 calories a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very low-calorie intake, which can lead to side effects like fatigue, hunger, and irritability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average woman needs around 2,000 calories a day to maintain her weight, while the average man needs 2,500 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499909\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy and sustainable calorie deficit for weight loss is 500 calories a day for women and 700 for men.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, this diet is significantly below what&#8217;s considered safe and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5824.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5824.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5824-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5824.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Enough_Protein\"><\/span><strong>Not Enough Protein<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein is an essential nutrient that helps with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mens-diet-plan-to-lose-belly-fat\/\">weight loss<\/a>, muscle growth, and recovery (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/5\/1136\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended minimum daily intake (RDI) of protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26797090\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the average person needs more than this amount to meet their protein needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, active women may need up to 75 grams or more of protein per day, and active men may need up to 125 grams or more. This is especially true when following a weight loss diet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sirtfood Diet only includes 15-20 grams of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-plateau-diet\/\">protein<\/a> per day, which is far below what&#8217;s needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_Of_Vitamins_And_Minerals\"><\/span>Lack Of Vitamins And Minerals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet is also lacking in certain essential vitamins and minerals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, it&#8217;s very low in iron, calcium, and vitamin B12. These nutrients are essential for overall health and well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the lack of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pre-wedding-diet\/\">variety<\/a> in many weight loss diets including this diet may lead to nutrient deficiencies over time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2905334\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Sirtfoods_Arent_Necessarily_Healthy\"><\/span><strong>Some Sirtfoods Aren&#8217;t Necessarily Healthy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because a food is considered a &#8220;sirtfood&#8221; doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean it&#8217;s healthy. For example, dark chocolate is a sirtfood, but it&#8217;s high in calories and saturated fat. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s fine in moderation, but overdoing it just <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it\u2019s on the list isn\u2019t a great idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you understand the principles of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-potassium-diet-menu\/\">healthy eating<\/a> and how to make nutritious choices, you might not lose weight on this diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Of_Disordered_Eating\"><\/span><strong>Risk Of Disordered Eating<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can be triggered by restrictive diets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7538029\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The Sirtfood Diet is an extreme diet that requires you to severely restrict your food intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This level of restriction can be dangerous, especially for people who are vulnerable to disordered eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7538029\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a history of disordered eating, it&#8217;s important to speak with a doctor or registered dietitian before trying this or any other restrictive diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42119 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-4144-1024x576.png\" alt=\"sirtfood diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-4144.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-4144-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-4144.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-4144-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-4144.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Of_Seasonal_Ingredients\"><\/span><strong>Cost Of Seasonal Ingredients<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foods on the Sirtfood Diet are not cheap. For example, arugula, kale, and wild salmon can be costly, especially if you&#8217;re buying organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the diet recommends that you drink three cups of green juice per day. Juicing also requires special equipment, which can add to the cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also need to invest in some of the cookbooks offered on the official website, which can be pricey as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reality though, weight loss doesn&#8217;t have to be costly. There are plenty of healthy foods that are affordable and easily accessible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Isolation\"><\/span><strong>Social Isolation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sirtfood Diet can be difficult to follow when eating out or socializing with friends and family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because restaurants and most social gatherings revolve around food, and the foods allowed on this diet are very specific.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may find yourself feeling left out or isolated if you stick to this diet long-term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Better_Alternative_For_Healthy_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>A Better Alternative For Healthy Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the core of most fad diets and popular weight loss programs is extreme calorie restriction (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6366252\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this may lead to short-term weight loss, it&#8217;s not a sustainable or healthy way to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better alternative is to focus on eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4061651\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce your calorie intake by 500-1,000 calories per day from your usual intake to lose 1-2 pounds per week. This rate of weight loss is safe and sustainable for most people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can achieve this by eating smaller portions and cutting out ultra processed and high-calorie foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also focus on creating a calorie deficit by increasing your activity level and burning more calories than you consume (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3925973\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Choose the exercise plan that fits your lifestyle and preferences, and make sure it&#8217;s something you&#8217;ll stick with long-term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach is more likely to lead to sustainable weight loss, without the risk of nutrient deficiencies or disordered eating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sirtfood Diet is a restrictive weight loss diet that&#8217;s based on eating specific foods that are claimed to boost metabolism and promote fat loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this diet is very low in calories, lacks essential nutrients, and some of the &#8220;sirtfoods&#8221; aren&#8217;t necessarily healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the diet is lacking in essential nutrients, and it&#8217;s not a sustainable or healthy way to eat long-term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re considering this diet, be sure to do so with realistic expectations and under the supervision of a doctor or registered dietitian.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sirtfood_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When enough celebrities swear by a diet, it quickly becomes a popular weight loss plan. Recently, Adele and Pippa Middleton have been linked to the sirtfood diet. This diet is based on the premise that certain foods can help activate \u201cskinny genes\u201d which code for signaling proteins called sirtuins, which may promote weight loss (5). 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