Total Rating
3.1
out of 10
3.1
out of 10
Metabolic Health ⓘ
4
Limited evidence supports metabolic benefits, with potential for nutrient deficiencies and metabolic stress under strict protocols.
4
Temporarily lowers calorie intake but lacks long-term metabolic benefits and may induce nutrient deficiencies.
Micronutrients ⓘ
2
Fails to provide essential vitamins like B12 and D, and critical minerals like iodine and iron in sufficient bioavailable forms.
3
Severely lacks essential vitamins and minerals, leading to significant deficiencies.
Nutrient Density ⓘ
5
Provides moderate nutrient density from fruits and vegetables but lacks fat-soluble vitamin bioavailability and phytonutrient diversity.
3
Relies on low-variety, water-rich foods with limited nutrient concentration per calorie.
Overall Health ⓘ
2
Severe nutritional deficiencies and lack of long-term scientific support for overall health.
2
Severe nutrient deficiencies and unsustainable restrictions compromise long-term health and metabolic function.
Sustainability ⓘ
2
Requires extreme dietary restrictions, complex preparation, and limited flexibility, making long-term adherence highly challenging.
2
Severely restricts food variety and nutrient balance, making long-term adherence impractical and unsustainable.
Lifestyle Fit ⓘ
2
Severely restricts social interaction, travel feasibility, and daily routine integration due to rigid food rules and resource dependency.
3
Severely restricts social interactions, travel adaptability, and daily convenience, causing significant lifestyle disruption.
Practicality ⓘ
2
Requires expensive, inaccessible, and logistically demanding components with minimal real-world adherence feasibility.
7
Offers low cost and accessibility but requires strict meal repetition and limited variety, reducing long-term practicality.
Appetite Control ⓘ
5
Limited protein and high glycemic load may increase hunger, but high fiber and low energy density provide some satiety.
5
Limited protein and restrictive nature may cause hunger but low energy density provides temporary satiety.
Fat Quality ⓘ
4
Limited high-quality fat sources and reliance on ALA without EPA/DHA compromise cardiovascular and neurological benefits.
2
Severely restricts essential healthy fats and lacks omega-3 sources, promoting an imbalanced and deficient fat profile.
Fiber Intake ⓘ
6
Provides adequate fiber quantity but limited diversity and practicality due to juicing and restrictive nature.
3
Primarily relies on limited insoluble fiber from cabbage, lacking diversity and functional benefits for long-term gut and metabolic health.
Gut Health ⓘ
5
Provides moderate fiber but lacks diversity and fermented foods, risking digestive discomfort and limited microbiome support.
3
Severely restricts dietary diversity and may impair microbiome diversity and digestive tolerance.
Hormonal Support ⓘ
3
Severe caloric restriction and nutrient deficiencies likely impair hormonal balance and metabolic function.
2
Severe caloric restriction and nutrient deficiencies disrupt insulin, cortisol, sex hormones, and thyroid function.
Macro Balance ⓘ
3
Severely restricts protein and fat while overemphasizing carbs, lacks adaptability, and has limited evidence for functional outcomes.
3
Significantly low in protein and fat, leading to poor macro balance.
Protein Quality ⓘ
2
Severely limited by incomplete amino acid profiles, low digestibility, and insufficient total protein intake for recovery and satiety.
2
Severely inadequate in essential amino acids and digestible protein sources, leading to significant muscle catabolism and satiety deficits.
Taste ⓘ
3
Lacks flavor variety and satiety, leading to monotony and reduced adherence.
3
Limited flavor variety and repetitive meals reduce long-term enjoyment and adherence.
Body Composition ⓘ
3
Severely restricts protein and calories, risking lean mass loss and impairing training performance.
3
Primarily induces water and glycogen loss with minimal fat loss and significant lean mass risk.
Energy Balance ⓘ
3
Lacks flexibility for calorie adjustment, imposes rigid restrictions, and relies on nutrient-dense but calorie-dense foods that may hinder sustainable energy management.
4
Limited calorie control due to restrictive structure and poor satiety, leading to unsustainable energy management.
Lean Mass ⓘ
2
Severely restricts protein and energy intake, leading to significant muscle catabolism and poor lean mass preservation.
2
Severely restricts protein and energy intake, leading to significant muscle catabolism during weight loss.
Athletic Support ⓘ
2
Severely restricts calories, protein, and essential fats while lacking practicality for sustaining athletic performance.
2
Severely limits energy, macronutrients, and recovery-supporting nutrients critical for athletic performance.
Weight Loss ⓘ
3
Limited evidence for sustained fat loss, with potential for muscle loss and poor long-term adherence.
3
Creates a temporary calorie deficit but risks muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and poor long-term adherence.
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