Leptin Diet

Edward Chiang, Andre Avalos, Greg Barber, Christopher Chang

Overview of Leptin Diet

Effects observed by mice study in 1950 Powerful hormone discovered in 1994 Plays primary role in hormone regulation Assists in regulating appetite & metabolism Has significant impact on weight Levels proportional to body fat

Advantages of Leptin Diet

An easy diet to follow Helps get rid of

§ Fatigue§ Food cravings§ Thyroid problems§ Obesity

You get to eat 3 meals a day (What most people do)

LOSE WEIGHT!

Disadvantages of Leptin Diet

Leptin Diet requires the consumer to purchase the book.

The Leptin Diet may not be sustainable by some consumers for long term use.

Sample Meal - Breakfast

It is recommended that you eat a high protein breakfast to increase metabolism early in the day.

Whole grain or high fiber cereal 1 cup with soy milk

Berries 1/2 cup Walnuts 1/4 cup Protein Powder 2 scoops in soy milk or

mixed with cereal

Sample Meal – Lunch/Dinner

Chicken breast or salmon or lean steak 6 – 8 oz Whole grain high fiber pasta or slow cook brown

rice or mixed vegetables 1 cup Avocado large 1/2 or 1/4 cup nuts Flax meal 1 tbsp mixed with pasta or rice or

vegetables Olive oil 1 tbsp mixed with pasta or rice or

vegetables Spices – ginger, cumin, turmeric Berries or grapes 1/2 cup or apple

Testimonials Very new diet plan Must follow 5 rules Similar to the Rosedale

Diet except Richards is telling you HOW TO PRODUCE MORE leptin

Rosedale is saying IF YOU ARE OVERWEIGHT YOU ALREADY PRODUCE ENOUGH leptin but are resistent to it.

No Snacks in between

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