Cookie Diet Review | Cookie Diet Comparison Chart

The cookie diet is growing in popularity and with thousands of people trying it every week we thought it would be fun to do a little comparison on the top three brands available. Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet, Smart For Life Cookies, and the Hollywood Cookie Diet. The comparison was done using 1 serving of Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Cookie Diet Comparison Chart	Dr. Siegal Diet	Smart For Life	Hollywood
Serving Size	1 Cookie	1 Square	1 Cookie
Calories	90	105	150
Fat	2.5 g	2.5 g	4.5 g
Saturated Fat	1 g	0 g	2 g
Carbohydrates	11 g	15 g	23 g
Protein	5 g	5 g	5 g
Dietary Fiber	2 g	1.5 g	3 g
Sugars	2 g	5 g	8 g
Mostly Organic
Cost for 1 week	$56.00	$96.90*	$56.97

* Smallest package available is 9 day program

Here is an overview of each of these programs:

Dr. Siegal Cookie Diet – Created by Dr. Sanford Siegal, this cookie diet is 30 years in the making and was primarily used for medical purposes to assist obese patients who were at risk for heart disease and other complications caused by obesity. Dr. Siegal’s cookies are considered the original cookie diet.  It wasn’t until the early 2000′s that this product was made publicly available for purchase.  Dr. Siegal’s cookies contain a proprietary protein amino acid blend that is responsible for curbing the appetite between meals and providing sensations of fullness for longer periods of time.  Celebrities such as Mandy Moore and Denise Richards have also been seen purchasing cookies from one of Dr. Siegal’s kiosk.  Dr. Siegal has also been featured in several major media outlets including Better Philly, People Magazine, Women’s World and more.

>>Read our Complete Review On Dr. Seigal’s Cookie Diet.<<

Smart For Life Cookie Diet - Smart For Life is one of the largest weight management centers in the United States.  Their diet cookies used to be provided by Dr. Siegal but they are doing just fine with their program since his departure.  The Smart For Life Cookie program helps dieters lose weight and offers a nice transition from cookies back to normal food.   This seems to be a more complete plan since it does help dieters get back into a normal diet once their healthy weight is reached.

>>Read our full review on the Smart For Life Cookie Diet.<<

Hollywood Cookie Diet – This cookie is what we would consider a watered down version of the two programs above.  A product of clever marketing, The Hollywood Cookie Diet can  be found in most retail chain stores and pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, etc.) but based on the comparison chart above, their cookies contain more fat, carbs, and sugars than the aforementioned brands.

>>Read our full review on The Hollywood Cookie Diet.<<

Which Is The Most Popular Flavor?

Oatmeal – raisin and Chocolate Chip seem to be the most popular as far as taste is concerned.  In fact, many of our readers have tried to make homemade versions of these popular cookies but were not very successful.  Personally, it’s too much work to create a recipe and figure out which ingredients make-up a  nutritionally balanced cookie similar to Dr. Siegal and Smart For Life’s brand.  Why would you want to make your own?  Leave your comments at the bottom of this posts.

Warnings

There are some bad things about the cookie diet. The biggest problem is how low calorie it is.  Low calorie diets in general can cause side effects such as fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, and constipation.  Sure, losing 15 pounds in a few weeks may sound nice, but at what cost to your body and health? While on the cookie diet it’s normal to consume under 1,000 calories a day. For that reason, it is recommended to contact your doctor prior to starting a diet with such heavy calorie restrictions.  Also, rapid weight loss usually leads to yo-yo-dieting.  It’s important to drink plenty of water while on a low cal diet.

Where to Buy

Dr. Siegal’s brand can be found online or in kiosks throughout the United States.  The exact locations are documented on his website.  The Smart For Life brand can be purchased from any Smart For Life Weight Management Center or online.  Their website should have a list of all weight management centers in the US.  Canada and other countries around the world can order anytime online.

Conclusion

So which cookie is the best? Testimonials and success stories for Dr. Siegal, Smart For Life, and The Hollywood Cookie Diet can all be found on their respective websites.   If you are going to try this diet, we think hands down Dr. Siegal’s cookies and Smart For Life ‘s cookies will give the best results.  They are just better products in our opinion.  The cost is about the same depending on how many boxes you decide to buy.  Check out our complete review of Dr. Seigal’s Cookie Diet or The Smart For Life Cookie Diet.

Written by Ernesto Martinez

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