A. Military diet is a low-calorie diet with strict instructions on what to eat and when to eat. This diet needs to be strictly followed and claims a reduction of 10 pounds in a week. The diet consists of various natural and packed food products, including ice cream. But if you have any issue with the ice cream, you may replace it with yoghurt. However, you must make sure that the amount of consumption is not compromised. The military diet leaves no room for snacking.