Leptin Diet

Leptin is a hormone that assists in regulating both appetite and metabolism. Leptin was only discovered in 1994 - therefore research is only very recent.

Leptin levels are generally proportional to body fat, as leptin is released by fat cells. It is thought that many obese people may have developed leptin resistance - whereby the body fails to respond to leptin signals. This begins a cycle where more leptin is produced.

Leptin Diets

• The Rosedale diet by Dr. Ron Rosedale explores dietary solutions for correcting leptin imbalances.
• The Fat Resistant Diet by Leo Galland is anti-inflammatory diet that also addresses leptin.
• Mastering Leptin by Byron Richards (2004) also addresses leptin imbalances. The basic rules of the diet are explained here…

Information removed at the request of the publisher.

Leptin Diet Meal Plan

Breakfast

• Whole grain or high fiber cereal 1 cup with soy milk
• Berries 1/2 cup
• Walnuts 1/4 cup
• Whey protein powder 2 scoops in soy milk or mixed with cereal

OR

• Four free range eggs
• Two pieces sprouted grain bread
• Berries 1/2 cup
• Walnuts 1/4 cup

Lunch or Dinner

• Chicken breast or salmon or lean steak 6 - 8 oz
• Whole grain high fiber pasta or slow cook brown rice or mixed vegetables 1 cup
• Avocado large 1/2 or 1/4 cup nuts
• Flax meal 1 tbsp mixed with pasta or rice or vegetables
• Olive oil 1 tbsp mixed with pasta or rice or vegetables
• Spices - ginger, cumin, turmeric
• Berries or grapes 1/2 cup or apple