The official site is here. The Dukan Diet was designed by a French doctor, Pierre Dukan. From what I read on other sites, it's a hodge podge of the other low carb type of diets. Here is another site that lists many other blog posts on the diet that I found informative and helpful:
http://blogs.howstuffworks.com/2010/04/29/yesterday-i-finished-a-five-day-attack-phase-on-the-dukan-diet-heres-a-report-on-how-it-went/
I'm going to try it out starting tomorrow with the Attack Phase of lean protein, fat-free dairy and lots of water. After three days, I'll try alternating the phases as stated with every other day supplementing it with non-starchy vergetables. Stay tuned on results if interested!
Attack Phase includes (not a complete list):
- Poultry (skin free)
- Fat free cheese
- Cottage Cheese
- Lean meat - beef, ham, veal
- Fish (except canned in sauce or oil)
- Eggs (two per day and unlimited egg whites)
- 1.5 tablespoons of oat bran is required
- Artificial sweeteners like Splenda can be used
- Vinegar, spices, herbs, mustard, onion (not cooked/raw but spice type), garlic
- Water, water, water
Note: you will probably want to pick up some sugar free gum as this diet will not be kind to your breath just like the Atkins Diet.
Cruise Phase includes (not a complete list):
Cruise Phase includes (not a complete list):
- Everything from the Attack Phase plus 2 tablespoons of oat bran and
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- French Beans
- Spinach
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Cauliflower
- Brussel Sprouts
- Artichokes
- Pumpkin
- Asparagus
This site is great for lots of information and recipes: http://www.mydukandiet.com/recipes/index.html
UPDATE:
9/27/10 - Day 1 on Dukan:
I'm a veteran Atkin's dieter so I was very familiar with the protein concept but the fat-free or low-fat component was different. I have to get used to eating fat-free cheese as it definitely has a different flavor. I read on one of the sites I linked about that you can have two eggs a day but another site stated no more than four eggs per week but unlimited egg whites.
Today, I purchased the recommended meat, Greek yogurt, eggs, low fat/fat free cheeses and oat bran for the Attack Phase.
For breakfast, I had scrambled eggs - used non-stick pan with pepper and onion salt to season.
For lunch, I ate low fat peppered turkey breasts and cottage cheese.
For dinner, I ate turkey breast, cheese cubes and Greek yogurt mixed in with oat bran and Splenda.
It's now almost midnight and I survived day one with no problem!
We'll see how tomorrow goes when carb cravings might hit harder!
Here are my links:
April 12, 2011 Update:
I've been on and off the Dukan Diet because I just get weak and need to indulge. However, the diet does work. I'm back on it again ...surprise! I restarted on Monday and it's Tuesday now. I have lost two pounds since weighing in yesterday.
I did purchase the book and it did help to a degree but since most information is centered around the European foods and ingredients, it does present a bit of a challenge with the recipes. I have found that I can consume salsa with my meals and it doesn't seem to impact me too much as I still lose and salsa definitely helps to liven up the boring meat. I also add guacamole to some of my meals. The diet works so well that my oldest is on it with me.
