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The Hamptons diet plan is basically the Mediterranean diet dressed up for a fancy weekend. The core components are those of the Mediterranean diet: eat lots of vegetables, as well as fish and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (such as extra virgin olive oil, flaxseed and walnuts) and be sure that most of your fat intake comes from monounsaturated fats. The heart-healthy benefits associated with a Mediterranean-style diet have been documented and the principles of a diet with moderate carbs, many veggies and healthy omega-3’s are sound. The diet encourages eating more whole foods and fewer processed foods. What sets the Hamptons diet apart is the emphasis on monounsaturated fats as being particularly beneficial for losing weight and reducing one’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The author of the Hamptons diet, Dr. Fred Pescatore, once worked with Dr. Atkins. Dr. Pescatore decided that the Atkins attitude that “all fat is OK” was too general and that a focus on monounsa...