The military diet is similar to other three-day diet plans (think: the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic three-day diet plans) as it claims to promote weight loss in a short period of time by restricting calories. The diet also bears a striking resemblance to the retro Drinking Man’s Diet (or the Air Force Diet) of the ’60s, according to Adrienne Rose Johnson Bitar, Ph.D., postdoctoral associate at Cornell University who specializes in the history and culture of American food, pop culture, and health. Much like the military diet, the Drinking Man’s Diet incorporated martinis and steak in the diet but kept carbohydrate and calorie counts fairly low, she explains. “Both of these diets were low-calorie or low-carb plans that promised impressive short-term results, but included unhealthy or indulgent foods,” says Bitar. (Another unhealthy diet trend that includes lots of red meat: The Vertical Diet. Safe to say, you can skip that diet plan, too.)
DAY 3
Breakfast: one slice of cheddar cheese, one small apple, five saltine crackers
Lunch: one egg (cooked however you like), one slice of bread or toast
Dinner: one cup of tuna, 1/2 banana, one cup of ice cream
It’s important to note that liquids are also restricted on the diet, and water and herbal teas are the only approved beverages, explains registered dietician Beth Warren. It’s okay to drink coffee on the first day—but sugar, creamers, and artificial sweeteners are off limits, meaning you’ll only be able to use stevia in your coffee (if needed). Alcohol, however, is definitely off limits, especially since wine and beer tend to contain a lot of calories, says Virgin.
From: http://thebestrecipes.net/3-day-military-diet-plan-for-quick-weight-loss/
