A safe and effective dietary composition and method of use in which the composition contains protein, fat and carbohydrates in ratio of approximately 33% protein, 60% fat and 8% carbohydrates, the fat preferably being monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated (PUFA) and providing, preferably, less than 800 calories per day. The preferred method of use includes consumption of a small quantity of this composition on an hourly basis which, preferably, is divided into some 16 equal dosages for the purpose of maintaining a continuous presence of macronutrients in the gastrointestinal tract to stimulate the production of hormones that produce feelings of satiety, a sense of well being and that suppress sensations such as hunger. In addition to this composition and the preferred method of consumption, the dieter may also consume salads that, preferably, provide no more than 250 calories.
