The Basics
1. Have 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
2. Each meal must consist of a portion of protein, a portion of
carbohydrates (vegetables) and fat.
4. Drink a minimum 2 litres of water per day.
5. Please avoid all sugar and high starch food items.
What you can eat & drink
Proteins
Veal, Poultry, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Fish, Eggs, Mutton
Nuts*, Sprouts, Soy Products*, low amounts of Dairy Products*, Kebab.
* carbohydrate content should be a maximum of 5g based on a 100g serving
Carbohydrates
All vegetables with the exceptions listed below.
Fat
Good (virgin cold pressed) oils e.g. olive oil, unsalted butter.
Flaxseed oil or Omega 3/6/9 oil (e.g. "Udo's choice") - both not usable for frying.
Seasoning
Chilli to activate the immune system and metabolism.
Herbs, fresh or dry (please avoid premixed seasonings)
A little salt if necessary.
Stevia (a natural sweetener).
Drinks
Water (minimum 2 litres per day), coffee, tea, herbal tea (preferable Ginger tea).
Alcohol
All spirits that contaion no added sugar are permitted. These are Brandy, Cognac, Schnaps, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka and Whisky. Also ok are dry red wine and a light beer like Pils, Lager and the alcohol free beer.
Alcohol consumption should be kept to a minimum and should be consumed within reason.
What you CAN'T eat or drink
1. Vegetables high in starch: Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, Cooked carrots (but raw carrots are permitted), Beetroot, Peas, Sweetcorn.
2. All legume products e.g. Lentils, Beans, Kidney Beans (too high in carbohydrates).
3. Rice (too high in carbohydrates).
4. Fruits and Fruit Juices (contain glucose and fructose).
5. Grains e.g. Wheat, Rye, Millet, Corn, Spelt and Grain products e.g. Bread, Pasta (too high in
carbohydrates).
6. Vinegar and Lemon (too acidic).
7. Alcohol: liquors, wine, heavy beer (all with sugar) and champagne (too acidic).
8. Trans-fats such as margarine or the fat often used in fastfood restaurants.
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