
The isodiet -also called isolipo protein diet– is a slimming method devised by the Spanish nutritionist Jaime Burgos. This doctor bases his system, not without criticism, on what he considers a historical error: equating carbohydrates to proteins and fats.
In Burgos’ opinion, carbohydrates are just fuel to provide us with energy. But of course, if we do not use this energy, if we do not consume it through exercise, it will necessarily lead to obesity.
It is for this reason that the isodiet, paradoxical as it may seem, proposes a diet high in fats and proteins, especially of animal origin. More saturated fat? More cholesterol? Less plant-based foods? That’s right.
Four basic principles underpin the isodiet: each person, depending on their physical characteristics, needs a specific number of nutrients in each intake; Not all people have to eat the same number of times throughout the day; And it is important to establish the amount of water, minerals and vitamins that we have to ingest daily, as well as calculate the additional fuel (carbohydrates and alcohols) that we need based on our physical activity.
Despite the rise of this method, the opposite reactions have not been long in coming. There are many experts who flee from this “miracle diet” and label it as irresponsible.