The Stillman diet is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet devised in 1967 by physician Irwin Maxwell Stillman (1896–1975).[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.[2]
It was popularized in the late 60's with the publication of Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker's book, The Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet, although it was criticized by some physicians who believed that the diet was unbalanced and could negatively affect users.[3]