[1] It focusses mostly on the complete avoidance of both fats and carbohydrates, and requires at least eight glasses of water to be consumed every day.
The diet is very low in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and cuts out bread, fruit, sugar, and alcohol completely.
The animal based high-protein diet includes lean beef, veal, chicken, turkey, fish, eggs and non-fat cottage cheese.
Tea, coffee, and non-caloric soft drinks can be consumed, but only in addition to the 8 daily glasses of water required.
Studies of individuals following the Stillman Diet have demonstrated quite conclusively that it raises the serum cholesterol, with its attendant risks.