The Scarsdale Diet meal plan was developed by a physician and is based on the premise that a diet low in carbohydrates and fat combined with certain food combinations can result in optimal weight loss. The Scarsdale Diet meal plan produces results that other diets without the food combinations cannot.

The following is a basic outline of the Scarsdale meal plan. The Scarsdale eating plan can be used in conjunction with recipes (that use the foods given) to create a healthy weight loss plan that you should follow.

The Scarsdale diet eating plan is based on a seven-day schedule. Once you complete all seven days, just start over from the beginning.

When the “Favorite Drink” appears, you can choose between coffee, tea, water, sparkling water (flavored), soda, diet soda, or a calorie-free drink. Do not add sugar, milk, cream, or honey to drinks. You should only add calorie-free sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, splenda, or truvia.

Day one:

Breakfast:

½ grapefruit

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Lunch:

Sausages (these must be made with meat and without fillings) with tomato

Drink of choice

Dinner:

Grilled fish or seafood

A slice of protein toast

Green salad

½ grapefruit

Day two:

Breakfast:

½ grapefruit

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Lunch:

Fruit salad

Drink of choice

Dinner:

Grilled lean burger

Tomatoes, celery, cucumbers

Brussels sprouts

Drink of choice

Day Three:

Breakfast:

½ grapefruit

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Lunch:

Tuna salad made with lemon and vinegar, drain oil from tuna if canned.

½ grapefruit

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Dinner:

Roasted pork

Green salad

Drink of choice

Day four:

Breakfast:

½ grapefruit

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Lunch:

Two eggs, cooked to your liking without oil.

cottage cheese

Green beans or tomatoes

A slice of protein bread

Drink of choice

Dinner

Roasted, broiled, or broiled chicken without skin

Green beans, spinach, or green peppers

Drink of choice

Day five:

Breakfast:

½ grapefruit

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Lunch:

Low fat cheese

Spinach

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Dinner:

Grilled fish or seafood

A slice of protein toast

Green salad

Sixth day:

Breakfast:

½ grapefruit

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Lunch:

Fruit salad

Drink of choice

Dinner:

Roast or broiled turkey or chicken, skinless

Tomato and lettuce salad

½ grapefruit

Drink of choice

Seventh day:

Breakfast:

½ grapefruit

A slice of protein toast

Drink of choice

Lunch:

Chicken or turkey, served hot or cold without skin

Tomatoes

Carrots

Cooked cabbage

Broccoli or cauliflower

Drink of choice

You can add herbs and seasonings (such as salt and pepper or oregano and basil) to any of the items in the Scarsdale diet meal plan. On the Scarsdale diet meal plan, you can have moderate amounts of mustard, unsweetened ketchup, vinegar, and lemon dressing, cocktail sauce, or horseradish (though not horseradish sauce).

For best results, you must strictly follow the Scarsdale diet meal plan. Remember that it is the combination of foods that also helps you lose weight.

During the second week of the Scarsdale diet meal plan, repeat the Scarsdale diet meal plan from week one.