There are a good number of protein-based diets available in the market. Some that are meant to be short-term such as the high protein and low carb diet, there is the Atkins Diet but another diet that has also caught in popularity is the Protein Power Diet.

The Protein Power Diet was originally created by Michael and Mary Dan Eades and the goal is to reduce carbohydrate intake in order for the body to switch over to using fat for fuel. But then slowly introducing low glycemic carbohydrates back into the diet and so you are eating more cabs than protein.

The Protein Power Diet has two primary phases for carbohydrate reduction. Each phase is designated to a person of different body weights. Phase 1 of the diet is for those that are 20% and over their ideal body weight. So, they would reduce carbohydrate intake to a maximum of 30 grams. Phase 2 is for those who are less than 20% of their ideal body weight and thus needs to reduce their carbohydrate intake by 55 grams.

Although the Protein Power Diet is often compared with the Atkins Diet, the way they determine their caloric values is the key difference. Atkins Diet has a set caloric intake while the Protein Power Diet Plan is tied to protein requirement. So, people who are active may require 1 gram of protein per pound lean body mass while 0.5 gram protein per pound lean body mass can do for those who are inactive.

But the goal of this diet is to continually count the amount of carbohydrates you take in. So, you will be tabulating carbs probably at the grocery store and at home.

Pros of the Protein Power Diet

You literally can eat what you want. Meat, eggs, cheese. If your goal is to lose weight, you will need to focus on having 30 grams of carbohydrates or less throughout the day. If you don’t want to lose too much weight, then you can eat up to 55 grams of carbs per day.

Of course, there are many low-carb fruits and vegetables such as leafy green vegetables, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini, green beans, asparagus, celery, cucumber and mushrooms that are low in carbs.

If you also take in fiber, you can subtract the fiber grams from the carbohydrate grams. Many commercial foods have these figures subtracted in their nutritional disclaimers.

Like any diet, up to eight cups of water is recommended but in this diet, a glass of wine and light beer is allowed.

Cons of the Protein Power Diet

The key problem to a protein power diet is that for people who are overweight or obese, their caloric intake is set to 1,200 for men and for 1,000 for women. That is extremely low for someone who is inactive to start off with. Typically you gradually lower your caloric intake but to have it set quite low, by reducing calories too much, this can slow your metabolism. Also, for someone not used to such a low caloric intake, chances are, you’re going to be hungry because you’re not used to having such a low caloric intake.

So, you have the pros and the cons of the Protein Power Diet.

If you are obese or heavily overweight, restriction of carbohydrates can lead to state of ketosis. So, it is very important that anyone attempting a Protein Power Diet consults their physician before attempting it.

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