What is the Sirtfood diet?
They promote the diet as a revolutionary new diet and health plan that works by turning on your "skinny genes."
The diet is based on research into sirtuins (SIRTs), a group of seven proteins found in the body that have been shown to regulate a variety of functions, including metabolism, inflammation and lifespan.
Certain natural plant compounds may be able to increase levels of these proteins in the body, and foods containing them are called "sirtfoods."
The “top 20 sirtfoods” list provided by Sirtfood Diet includes:
- kale
- red wine
- strawberry
- onion
- soybeans
- coriander
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Dark chocolate (85% cocoa)
- matcha green tea
- Buckwheat
- turmeric
- Walnut
- Arugula (rocket)
- Bird's Eye Chili
- love
- Medjool dates
- red chicory
- blueberry
- capers
- coffee
This diet combines sirtfoods with calorie restriction, both of which may trigger the body to produce higher levels of sirtuins.
The Sirtfood Diet Book includes meal plans and recipes to follow, but there are many other Sirtfood Diet recipe books available.
The diet's creators claim that following the Sirtfood diet will lead to rapid weight loss while maintaining muscle mass and protecting you from chronic disease.
Once you complete the diet, you are encouraged to continue incorporating sirtfoods and the diet's signature green juices into your daily diet.
