Swiss Diet
The Swiss Diet was developed by Thomas Rau, MD and part-owner of the Paracelsus Klinik in Switzerland. He pioneered the Swiss Biological Medicine™, a model of care in Europe. His approach is based on the belief that cells completely renew themselves within seven years, thus giving the opportunity for significant renewal and transformation.
The goal is to heal sick and/or dysfunctional organs and systems in the body, making them vital again by stimulating healthy new cell growth. In his book, The Swiss Secret to Optimal Health, Dr. Rau provides a three-week detoxification diet for whole body healing. The diet addresses the source of many symptoms and promotes the following:
- Elimination of food allergies
- Purging of toxins
- Alkalization of the body
- Boosting the body’s natural immune system
- Anti-aging
The Swiss Diet prohibits sugar, caffeine, processed foods and alcohol. It encourages vegetables and whole grains, and limits animal protein to chicken and/or fish a few times per week. Dr. Rau recommends modest amounts of sheep and goat cheese such as Manchego, Roquefort, feta, and Pecorino Romano. The diet claims effortless weight loss and renewed well- being. It aids in healing many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Arterial sclerosis
- High blood pressure
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Cancer
- Chemotherapy side effects
- Acid reflux
- Type 2 diabetes
The Swiss Diet has two phases. The first is a strict detox where dieters only consume vegetables, fruits, and some grains. Animal protein, alcohol, sugar and processed foods are forbidden. In phase 2, followers can add lean poultry and fish into their diets, as well as goat and sheep dairy products.
Foods to include:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Whole grains
- Poultry
- Fish
- Eggs
- Beans
- Goat and sheep dairy
- Nuts and seeds
- Healthy oils
Foods to avoid:
- Refined grains
- Meat
- Sugar
- Trans fat
- Processed foods
Pros:
- Emphasizes whole foods
- May reduce allergies and boost immunity
- May lead to weight loss
- May reduce chronic fatigue
Cons:
- Initial phase is very restrictive and may lead to obsessive behavior
- Not suitable for those with dairy allergies
- Not suitable for vegans
- Eliminates processed foods
Source:
Dr. Rau’s Way www.drrausway.com (Links to an external site.)
