The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet

The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet, first published in 1978, presents a strict, low-calorie, high-protein diet plan designed for rapid weight loss.

The diet restricts daily intake to about 1,000 calories and emphasizes lean meats, eggs, fish, vegetables, and fruit, while limiting carbohydrates and fats.

The book became an instant bestseller and inspired several variations, but it has also been criticized for nutritional deficiencies and potential health risks.

The diet is known for its rigidity and short-term approach, focusing on quick results rather than long-term health.