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The Scarsdale DietI did not attempt the Scarsdale Diet myself, but I have researched it, and many people report excellent results. The Scarsdale Diet is very low calorie, but it appears to be well balanced, and quite a sensible eating plan, should not be too difficult to stick to! Followers of the diet report an average of 7 to 15lbs
weight loss in the two week period recommended.  The Scarsdale DietWhere no portion is indicated,you can eat as much as you like. Eat until you are satisfied, but not stuffed.
You will notice protein bread is included in The Scarsdale Diet. The recipe for protein bread is at the foot of the page. Protein bread maybe substituted with chrispbread, or any other bread that has less than 10g of carbs per slice. Do not substitute with white bread! Between meals you may snack on carrots, celery or low sodium vegetable broth. Alcohol is forbidden. It is not necessary to eat everything listed, but do
not substitute foods or add to the menu plan. BREAKFAST EVERY DAY: One half grapefruit -if not available, use another seasonal fruit One slice of protein bread, toasted, no spread Coffee or tea (no sugar, cream, milk, or honey) MONDAY
Lunch: Assorted cold cuts (your choice - lean meats, chicken, turkey) Tomatoes - sliced, broiled or stewed
Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water Fish or shellfish, any kind Combination salad, any greens or vegetables as you wish
One slice protein bread toasted Grapefruit - if not available, use another seasonal fruit Coffee,Tea, Diet Soda or Water TUESDAY Lunch: Fruit salad, any combination of fruits [substitute lunch recommended - see bottom of page] Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water Dinner: Broiled, lean hamburger Tomatoes, lettuce, celery, olives (limit 4), cucumbers and/or Brussels Sprouts
Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water WEDNESDAY Lunch: Tuna fish or salmon salad (oil drained) with lemon and vinegar dressing
Grapefruit, or melon, or seasonal fruit Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water Dinner: Sliced roast lamb*, all visible fat removed Salad of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, celery Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water * Can be subsituted with fish, seafood, chicken or turkey, or vegetable protein THURSDAY Lunch: Two eggs, any style (no fat used in cooking) Low-fat cottage cheese Zucchini, or string beans,sliced or stewed tomatoes One slice of protein bread, toasted Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water Dinner: Roast, broiled or barbequed chicken (skin and visible fat removed before eating) Plenty of spinach, green peppers, string beans Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water FRIDAY Lunch: Assorted cheese slices (preferably lowfat) Spinach, all you want One slice of protein bread, toasted Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water Dinner: Fish or shellfish Combination salad (any fresh vegetables desired, raw or cooked) One slice of protein bread, toasted Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water SATURDAY Lunch: Fruit salad, any combination of fruits [substitute lunch recommended] Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water Dinner: Roast turkey or chicken Salad of tomatoes and lettuce Grapefruit or another deasonal fruit Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water SUNDAY Lunch: Cold or hot turkey or chicken
Tomatoes, carrots, cooked cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower Grapefruit, or fruit in season Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water Dinner: Plenty of broiled (grilled) steak, all visible fat removed before eating; any cut of steak you wish- sirloin, porterhouse, London broil, etc. Salad of lettuce, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes (sliced or cooked) Brussels Sprouts Coffee, Tea, Diet Soda or Water NOTES:
Substitute LunchIf you wish, you may substitute the following lunch for any lunch, any day, on the Scarsdale Medical Diet. One half cup low-fat pot cheese or cottage cheese, mixed with One tablespoon of low-fat sour cream
Sliced fruit (all you want) 6 halves of walnuts or pecans, whole or chopped, and mixed with the above or sprinkled over the fruit Coffee/tea/no-sugar diet soda of any flavor (Tip: Puree the cottage cheese & sour cream to make a
whipped topping, serve over mixed berries & top with chopped
nuts for a "sundae") Second Week on The Scarsdale DietRepeat all menus of the first week. If you still need to lose weight after two weeks eat normally for a week, making sure you include lots of fruit and vegetables in your diet, then go back to the beginning of the Scarsdale diet. Recipe for The Scarsdale Diet Protein Bread1 cup of warm water, 1 tablespoon of dry yeast, 1/2 Teaspoon salt, 1 Teaspoon sugar, 1/2 Teaspoon Cider Vinegar, 1/2 cup of soy flour, 1/4 cup gluton flour, 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour. Standard small bread pan (7 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/4") Pour water into the mixing bowl. Sprinkle dry yeast on the water and let it stand until it dissolves (about 5 minutes). Mix in salt, sugar, cider vinegar. Sift thoroughly, then gradually add soy and gluten flours, then whole wheat flour. Mix slowly until dough stiffens and does not stick to the sides of bowl (you may used a food processor, following machine directions, for this step). Lightly flour a board then roll out the dough. Knead well (about 5 minutes) until dough feels smooth and elastic. Coat the bread pan with nonstick vegetable spray. Shape the dough to fit, set it into the pan, cover with the dish towel and set in a warm place to rise to about the top of the bread pan (2 to 3 hours). Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake bread for about 1 hour or until well browned. Home-baked bread is denser than commercial bread so cut into very thin slices, then toast. Keep in the refrigerator. This is a very dense bread. It is important to use a
small loaf pan to bake it in, then slice thinly.
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