Yes! You read it correctly – cookies for weight loss. Are you wondering how on earth can cookies help you lose weight? Apparently ‘cookie diet’ is the latest craze now in the arena of weight loss.

In the article ‘A Few Cookies a Day to Keep the Pounds Away?’, Abby Ellin has written an in-depth details about the cookie diet.  The mind behind this revolutionary diet program is Dr. Sanford Siegal and it is claimed that there are approximately 500,000 people who have lose weight using cookie diet. You can expect to lose up to 10 pounds in a month by eating cookies.

Hence, it is no wonder that this concept of weight loss hits the market because we are in an era where people want quick-fix solution and instant results. We forget that those extra kilos in our bellies and thighs were gained in weeks or months of overeating. And now, we want to get rid right away those extra weight without sweat.

Though the cookie diet is a success, it also gains numerous criticisms. Critics are concerned about its nutritional value and the side effects of consuming below 1000-calories. It is a fact that the basic equation for weight loss is diet and exercise, a formula that withstands the test of time. If we want to lose weight for good, it means changing our eating habits and keeping a healthy lifestyle. And this doesn’t happen overnight.

Let’s face it. There is no magic formula for weight loss. Perhaps there are quick-fix options but still in the end, it is all about being healthy for longer life. So before you succumb to any diets, remember that you have only one body. Make sure that you prioritize first your health and safety.

Read the full article, ‘A Few Cookies a Day to Keep the Pounds Away‘ from NYTimes.com - Fashion and Style.