Beverly Hills Diet

The Beverly Hills Diet was a diet book originally published in 1981 by Judy Mazel. It has since been revised, and re-released as the New Beverly Hills Diet.

The diet is based on a theory that the body needs the enzymes found in certain foods in order to digest the food properly. The author believes that when food isn’t digested, it turns to body fat. A strange belief because the body cannot metabolize the food until it has first been digested!

The Beverly Hills Diet Plan

The diet is based on a food combining principle (called conscious-combining). The main food group of the diet is fruit, but the diet has vegetable-only days, fruit-only days, and other days when some starchy carbohydrate is allowed.

Breakfast

8oz prunes

Lunch

Unlimited strawberries

Dinner

Baked potato

Drinks

Water, coffee, or tea.

More all fruit recipes can be found here.

Diet Summary

This diet is dangerously low in daily calories (about 800), and also low in proteins, and many many other nutrients. The theory behind is completely unproven, and fantastical. The promised weight loss is 15 pounds in 35 days.

It would be very difficult to sustain such a diet without become deficient in certain nutrients, or simply putting the weight back on after the diet.

Not to be tried.

116 Comments

I tried the original Beverly Hills diet back in the 80′s and lost eleven pounds in ten days. I kept the weight off for 15 years and never budged more than a pound off that weight. Now in my 40′s I just went on it again…Wish me luck! Anyway, in my mind it is a book to retrain your digestive system and give it a brake from overload, kind of like when you were a baby an were introduced to foods incrementally. This is nutritionally balance just not all in one day or one meal. Good Luck!

by Anna on 4/16/09

I lost loads on the BH diet, and looked and felt MARVELLOUS!!! No indigestion, high energy. would love it if somebody could email me the diet as I no longer have it
PS you have to stick to it …..

by Leeanne on 4/23/09

I would love to try this diet to see if it works for me. If someone could email it to me that would be great. csbrandis@yahoo.com

by Christie on 4/28/09

Hi,

I would just love to find a group of people who regularly chat about this diet and their day-to-day experience with it – either one “The Beverly Hills Diet” or “The New Beverly Hills Diet” both diets are by Judy Mazel.

I used to frequent her website “Cyberskinny.com” but as you likely know she has since dies and the site is no longer up and running.

Is there anyone out there who knows of a forum I can join with people on this diet?

Thanks for any help you can give me. By the way, I love this diet – it is healthy and it works.

Sue.
Ontario, Canada

by Susan G. Bechtel on 5/2/09

I did this diet in 1985, lost almost 40 pounds, and want to do it again. I did love this diet as I was full of energy. Who can email me the diet at shnoodsle@hotmail.de please?

by Erika Billinger on 5/2/09

Carnt wait to start this diet as soon as I do and start to lose the weight ill let u know.I carnt wait.

by lianne on 5/8/09

I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN THIS DIET. COULD SOMEONE PLEASE E-MAIL IT TO: fai.tembo@yahoo.com?THANKS

by FAI on 5/19/09

cant wait to try this diet..but can you use other fruits instead of strawberry?pls. e-mail me at mabw02@yahoo.com.ph

by somebody on 5/24/09

i had this book, does anyone have it? i need the recipe for bagels.it’s in the back of the book
thanks

by TERRI WESSELS on 5/30/09

I tried the diet for the first three weeks. It works and continues to work. It is a diet only for the strong. If you stick to it, it will benefit you. It is low in calorie and nutrients. But once you complete it, then you can return to eating normal, but you won’t want to. I brought back my chicken and fish and veggies. The fruit is the key!!! Keep up the diet for breakfast and lunch and have a sensible dinner. You’ll be fine. You can find portions of her book online to give you the complete diet or just buy the book, it is worth it! A team of us teachers tried it and it was easy because of our schedule. If you aren’t busy during the day it will be hard for you to stick to. Good Luck

by Dee Dee on 6/1/09

I tried this diet, it works! I have lost 30 pounds and stick to this diet almost for one year. Some of my frieds tried it too. It is not an easy diet you have to stick to it in order for it to work. Good luck!

by lilian miles on 6/5/09

Hi! Today it has been my 12th day of the diet. So far I’ve lost 13 pounds (I was roughly 181(81,600kg), now – 168(59,900kg))! It is a fantastic result! I do crave some protein (do not even dream of a fatty pork chop, just want some boiled chicken breast) and grilled veg. No carvings for sweets at all! I eat a lot of different fruit and berries, starting yesterday – added 1 portion of carbs a day (which is shredded wheat for breakfast). I do not do any other physical activity but at work (mind children + doing some tidying up) and the weight just flies away. It is not cheap to buy all different berries and fruit, but summer is just the right time to try it! Should you have questions, email me!

by Julia on 6/26/09

oh, by the way – I used to have headaches and pimples. Headache’s gone, skin looks totally different already!

by Julia on 6/26/09

I’m looking for info on the BHD, can anyone point my in the right direction to get info on the internet or forward my some info i.e. the day to day foods and weekly meal plans.
really interestd in checking this diet out.
Thanks,
Jim

by jim on 7/16/09

I did the original diet 15 years ago and it really works. Lost the weight I wanted and was able to maintain. I now need to lose 10 pounds and am hop;ing to be very successful again. The fruit is amazing and this time of year it tastes wonderful. Wish me luck as I can’t wait to lose 10 pounds.

by Sabrina on 7/20/09

I tried the old bhd in 05 and lost 14 pds in 2 weeks! Also felt great, lots of energy. I have gained the weight back because of poor eating habits, etc. It definitely takes lots of effort &willpower,especially if you have a family to cook for.

by Jennifer on 8/1/09

hi my name is Nthabi i leave in a country called Lesotho i ‘ve been working in a Gymnasium for 5 years , after having a baby i lost 10 kg but i was not using this diet i just found out about it from a friend who borrowed me a book so i was interested and i am going t start next week i am now 63kg i want to loose 6 kg or 7 so wish me luck i am starting next week tuesday thanks

by nthabi on 8/19/09

I am starting this diet tomorrow but not that much variatie off fruit in liverpool can anyone help by telling me other fruit that will work Bikermoll@hotmail.com tar x

by Kate on 8/25/09

I went on the old beverly hills diet back in 2001 and lost like 50lbs.It does really work.I had so much energy.I was in my forties at the time.I gained all the weight back over the years due not taking care of myself.I am going on it again.I will do the old Beverly Hills diet.It really works.I have just turned 52 and need to take better care of myself.Good luck to anyone on this diet.

by Alicia on 11/6/09

I too am hoping someone out there with a few minutes can PLEASE email me the diet. I cannot find the book.
Thank you for your time!
Martha

by Martha on 11/25/09

@ martha the book is available on amazon for 10 dollars. click on the links or picture above and buy it instead of asking people to break the law by copying copyrighted material.

by ted on 11/25/09

I really would like to know more about this diet. Do you have to have the book to do the diet?

by Casi on 11/25/09

Hi,
I’m starting the diet tomorrow and I’m just wondering if I coul replace the bananas because I have an allergy, and how many lam chops can I eat,
thank you
rachidakonia@hotmail.com

by Rachida on 11/29/09

I had great success with this diet. I lost 17 lbs 35 days. In addition, I have also been able to keep the weight off for 3 years.

by csyde on 1/4/10

I did this back in it’s hey day and had amazing results. I currently find myself trying to lose 8 pounds and it’s not coming off and I feel sluggish. I’m hoping to have the same success and would love to lose the weight. Hopefully at my age of 49 and being post menopausal it will still work. Has anyone had results who is postmenopausal? I would love the feedback. Thank you.

by Alyna on 1/9/10

My mum is post menopausal and does the original diet each year right after christmas, as a detox and to get rid of any weight gained (she’ll vary the amount of weeks depending on the circumstances). She always loses the weight and feels great on it. I’m currently doing it and have never felt better. It’s amazing how full you feel and how much your confidence grows when you stick to it. It’s hard but totally worth it. It’s a great way to start you off for a life of healthy choices.

by Cat on 1/13/10

This diet is not a mythical thing. It is a methodically developed plan that will help you lose the weight! The best part, you can eat as much of the fruit as you want when no portion size is set. Unlimited strawberries truly means unlimited strawberries. When I was a senior in high school I started the diet and lost 40 pounds in 4 months. By graduation I was at 160 pounds and I felt great. I did the diet while doing normal high school activities including step team which included running 3-5 days a week. I had amzing amounts of energy, my skin was clear and even and if I needed to lose weight again I would definately do Ms. Mazels diet in a heartbeat. You really learn your body and that is a gift in itself.

by Heaven Majesta on 1/17/10

oh.. and by the way, I didnt even follow the diet plan. I ate whichever fruit I craved everyday and when with what I had. After reading the book in full you should get it and once you understand it is really easy to make your own plan. If you are curious order the original book, read it and try the diet wholeheartedly. Remember, McDonalds is not closing down tomorrow!!!

by Heaven Majesta on 1/17/10

Hi,i’m from South Africa,and trying to get hold of the eating plan desperately..Can anyone please e-mail it to me…please:)

by nas on 1/19/10

Excellent diet—only thing that works for me! I feel great. When I get away from it and have too much funn eating!!! I go back on it for a FEW DAYS. Usually I can lose about 10 lbs in a week. People who criticize this diet—do not know what they are talking about! Hmm eating fruit…yeah thats really badd for you! Give me a break! I’m on it right now—dropped about 3 lbs yesterday.

by James on 3/24/10

I tried the original Beverly Hills diet back in the 80′s and lost eleven pounds in ten days. I kept the weight off for 15 years and never budged more than a pound off that weight. Now in my 40′s I just went on it again…Wish me luck! Anyway, in my mind it is a book to retrain your digestive system and give it a brake from overload, kind of like when you were a baby an were introduced to foods incrementally. This is nutritionally balance just not all in one day or one meal. Good Luck!

by Anna on 4/16/09
I lost loads on the BH diet, and looked and felt MARVELLOUS!!! No indigestion, high energy. would love it if somebody could email me the diet as I no longer have it
PS you have to stick to it …..

by Leeanne on 4/23/09
I would love to try this diet to see if it works for me. If someone could email it to me that would be great. csbrandis@yahoo.com

by Christie on 4/28/09
Hi,

I would just love to find a group of people who regularly chat about this diet and their day-to-day experience with it – either one “The Beverly Hills Diet” or “The New Beverly Hills Diet” both diets are by Judy Mazel.

I used to frequent her website “Cyberskinny.com” but as you likely know she has since dies and the site is no longer up and running.

Is there anyone out there who knows of a forum I can join with people on this diet?

Thanks for any help you can give me. By the way, I love this diet – it is healthy and it works.

Sue.
Ontario, Canada

by Susan G. Bechtel on 5/2/09
I did this diet in 1985, lost almost 40 pounds, and want to do it again. I did love this diet as I was full of energy. Who can email me the diet at shnoodsle@hotmail.de please?

by Erika Billinger on 5/2/09
Carnt wait to start this diet as soon as I do and start to lose the weight ill let u know.I carnt wait.

by lianne on 5/8/09
I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN THIS DIET. COULD SOMEONE PLEASE E-MAIL IT TO: fai.tembo@yahoo.com?THANKS

by FAI on 5/19/09
cant wait to try this diet..but can you use other fruits instead of strawberry?pls. e-mail me at mabw02@yahoo.com.ph

by somebody on 5/24/09
i had this book, does anyone have it? i need the recipe for bagels.it’s in the back of the book
thanks

by TERRI WESSELS on 5/30/09
I tried the diet for the first three weeks. It works and continues to work. It is a diet only for the strong. If you stick to it, it will benefit you. It is low in calorie and nutrients. But once you complete it, then you can return to eating normal, but you won’t want to. I brought back my chicken and fish and veggies. The fruit is the key!!! Keep up the diet for breakfast and lunch and have a sensible dinner. You’ll be fine. You can find portions of her book online to give you the complete diet or just buy the book, it is worth it! A team of us teachers tried it and it was easy because of our schedule. If you aren’t busy during the day it will be hard for you to stick to. Good Luck

by Dee Dee on 6/1/09
I tried this diet, it works! I have lost 30 pounds and stick to this diet almost for one year. Some of my frieds tried it too. It is not an easy diet you have to stick to it in order for it to work. Good luck!

by lilian miles on 6/5/09
Hi! Today it has been my 12th day of the diet. So far I’ve lost 13 pounds (I was roughly 181(81,600kg), now – 168(59,900kg))! It is a fantastic result! I do crave some protein (do not even dream of a fatty pork chop, just want some boiled chicken breast) and grilled veg. No carvings for sweets at all! I eat a lot of different fruit and berries, starting yesterday – added 1 portion of carbs a day (which is shredded wheat for breakfast). I do not do any other physical activity but at work (mind children + doing some tidying up) and the weight just flies away. It is not cheap to buy all different berries and fruit, but summer is just the right time to try it! Should you have questions, email me!

by Julia on 6/26/09
oh, by the way – I used to have headaches and pimples. Headache’s gone, skin looks totally different already!

by Julia on 6/26/09
I’m looking for info on the BHD, can anyone point my in the right direction to get info on the internet or forward my some info i.e. the day to day foods and weekly meal plans.
really interestd in checking this diet out.
Thanks,
Jim

by jim on 7/16/09
I did the original diet 15 years ago and it really works. Lost the weight I wanted and was able to maintain. I now need to lose 10 pounds and am hop;ing to be very successful again. The fruit is amazing and this time of year it tastes wonderful. Wish me luck as I can’t wait to lose 10 pounds.

by Sabrina on 7/20/09
I tried the old bhd in 05 and lost 14 pds in 2 weeks! Also felt great, lots of energy. I have gained the weight back because of poor eating habits, etc. It definitely takes lots of effort &willpower,especially if you have a family to cook for.

by Jennifer on 8/1/09
hi my name is Nthabi i leave in a country called Lesotho i ‘ve been working in a Gymnasium for 5 years , after having a baby i lost 10 kg but i was not using this diet i just found out about it from a friend who borrowed me a book so i was interested and i am going t start next week i am now 63kg i want to loose 6 kg or 7 so wish me luck i am starting next week tuesday thanks

by nthabi on 8/19/09
I am starting this diet tomorrow but not that much variatie off fruit in liverpool can anyone help by telling me other fruit that will work Bikermoll@hotmail.com tar x

by Kate on 8/25/09
I went on the old beverly hills diet back in 2001 and lost like 50lbs.It does really work.I had so much energy.I was in my forties at the time.I gained all the weight back over the years due not taking care of myself.I am going on it again.I will do the old Beverly Hills diet.It really works.I have just turned 52 and need to take better care of myself.Good luck to anyone on this diet.

by Alicia on 11/6/09
I too am hoping someone out there with a few minutes can PLEASE email me the diet. I cannot find the book.
Thank you for your time!
Martha

by Martha on 11/25/09
@ martha the book is available on amazon for 10 dollars. click on the links or picture above and buy it instead of asking people to break the law by copying copyrighted material.

by ted on 11/25/09
I really would like to know more about this diet. Do you have to have the book to do the diet?

by Casi on 11/25/09
Hi,
I’m starting the diet tomorrow and I’m just wondering if I coul replace the bananas because I have an allergy, and how many lam chops can I eat,
thank you
rachidakonia@hotmail.com

by Rachida on 11/29/09
I had great success with this diet. I lost 17 lbs 35 days. In addition, I have also been able to keep the weight off for 3 years.

by csyde on 1/4/10
I did this back in it’s hey day and had amazing results. I currently find myself trying to lose 8 pounds and it’s not coming off and I feel sluggish. I’m hoping to have the same success and would love to lose the weight. Hopefully at my age of 49 and being post menopausal it will still work. Has anyone had results who is postmenopausal? I would love the feedback. Thank you.

by Alyna on 1/9/10
My mum is post menopausal and does the original diet each year right after christmas, as a detox and to get rid of any weight gained (she’ll vary the amount of weeks depending on the circumstances). She always loses the weight and feels great on it. I’m currently doing it and have never felt better. It’s amazing how full you feel and how much your confidence grows when you stick to it. It’s hard but totally worth it. It’s a great way to start you off for a life of healthy choices.

by Cat on 1/13/10
This diet is not a mythical thing. It is a methodically developed plan that will help you lose the weight! The best part, you can eat as much of the fruit as you want when no portion size is set. Unlimited strawberries truly means unlimited strawberries. When I was a senior in high school I started the diet and lost 40 pounds in 4 months. By graduation I was at 160 pounds and I felt great. I did the diet while doing normal high school activities including step team which included running 3-5 days a week. I had amzing amounts of energy, my skin was clear and even and if I needed to lose weight again I would definately do Ms. Mazels diet in a heartbeat. You really learn your body and that is a gift in itself.

by Heaven Majesta on 1/17/10
oh.. and by the way, I didnt even follow the diet plan. I ate whichever fruit I craved everyday and when with what I had. After reading the book in full you should get it and once you understand it is really easy to make your own plan. If you are curious order the original book, read it and try the diet wholeheartedly. Remember, McDonalds is not closing down tomorrow!!!

by Heaven Majesta on 1/17/10
Hi,i’m from South Africa,and trying to get hold of the eating plan desperately..Can anyone please e-mail it to me…please:)

by nas on 1/19/10
Excellent diet—only thing that works for me! I feel great. When I get away from it and have too much funn eating!!! I go back on it for a FEW DAYS. Usually I can lose about 10 lbs in a week. People who criticize this diet—do not know what they are talking about! Hmm eating fruit…yeah thats really badd for you! Give me a break! I’m on it right now—dropped about 3 lbs yesterday.

by James on 3/24/10