Teas for Weight Loss in Any Phase

Tea has been used as an aid for weight loss. Drinking a cup of tea with each meal is a protocol for using tea successfully as a metabolic stimulant. Tea by itself carries only 4 calories per serving, and it’s most healthy when consumed with nothing added. The caffeine in tea increases body function to…

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Oh My! I cheated on my diet, Now What?

It happens to the best of us.  We set out with great intentions, but occasionally succumb to the pumpkin pie and fattening treats of holiday meals.  What happens if we cheat on VLCD? If you do eat off-protocol food, it may not show up on the scale immediately, but it may show up in a…

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Missing mashed potatoes? Try Creamed Cauliflower

Phase 3 recipe Mashed Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower — cut into florets 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp onion powder Divide a head of cauliflower into florets that are all roughly the same size. Steam cauliflower pieces over boiling water…

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Preparing for the Protocol

Many people have found that cleansing the body helps prepare the body for what is to come ahead. A Candida cleanse helps with sugar cravings and a colon cleanse can begin the process of clearing out the toxins and prevent constipation during the protocol. Also, a detox bath can be helpful. See our article on…

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