Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
The Sherry diet is a low-calorie diet that involves drinking Sherry (an alcoholic drink) before every meal.
On the homepage you can compare this diet with other diets.
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Sherry is a type of fortified wine made in the Jerez region of Spain. It is typically made from Palomino grapes and is aged in barrels, giving it a distinct flavor and aroma. Sherry is often served as an aperitif before meals, and some people believe that drinking a glass before eating can help reduce appetite and calorie intake.
Notably, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that sherry has any special weight loss properties. In fact, alcohol consumption can actually lead to weight gain if consumed in excess, as it is high in calories and can also lower inhibitions, leading to overeating.
Besides drinking Sherry, the diet includes cutting all your meals in half, like with the eat-half diet. You don’t necessarily have to change the products you usually consume.
According to this Dutch website the official version of the diet only lasts three days. During these three days you eat eggs, cheese, steak, and cooked vegetables mostly, besides drinking Sherry and drinking black coffee. Additionally, you eat 5 times a day at predetermined times.
The idea behind the diet is that drinking a glass of sherry before a meal will help to suppress appetite and therefore reduce overall calorie intake. Eating half of what you usually eat will also lower your daily calorie intake that can cause weight loss. If your daily caloric intake is already low, halving your mails could cause your daily caloric intake to be low enough for the diet to be considered a crash diet.
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It is worth noting that sherry is a type of alcohol, and like all alcoholic beverages, it contains calories. A standard 150 ml serving of dry Sherry contains around 120-130 calories. The calorie content of a serving of Sherry may vary depending on the specific type and brand of Sherry.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any) diet.
The Sherry diet can be compared to the Eat half diet, as this diet also entails halved meals. Examples of other diets where alcohol also plays a prominent role are the Mojito diet and the Beer and sausage diet.
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