General description

The Hamptons Diet: Lose Weight Quickly And Safely With Delicious Meal Plans From Doctors is a popular low carb diet created by Dr. Fred Pescatore MD, former medical director of the Atkins Center. The diet is essentially a low carb Mediterranean version. Emphasizes quality proteins such as fish, organic unprocessed carbohydrates, and fats high in omega 3 fatty acids. A typical meal may include fresh grilled salmon, with sautéed organic spinach, a glass of wine and some fresh fruit for dessert. There are a lot of tricks in the diet, as the subtitle is “Diet Secrets of the Rich, Famous, and Lean.” The truth is, there is no “secret” to being slim and the claim that the rich have it. , is dubious at best.

Pros

• Healthy: The diet recommends fresh organic foods and discourages processed packaged foods.
• You will lose weight: Following such a weight loss strategy will likely result in weight loss … as long as you stay on the program.

Cons

• Expensive: All those organic salmon steaks and veggies will add to your grocery bills. Perhaps the “secret” of the rich is that they can afford such a healthy lifestyle.
• Lack of applicability in the real world: this diet is difficult if you go out to eat, travel, have children or attend social functions …

Bottom line

It’s basically another low carb diet, much healthier and doable than the Atkins program, but it’s likely too strict and unsustainable for most people in the long run. What works in the long term is a balanced diet that incorporates all the food groups and emphasizes portion control along with moderate exercise.