Question of the Week- Avoid sweeteners when dining out! What sweeteners you should NOT grab for when dining out Sugar - Refined sugar goes into the bloodstream and upsets the body's blood-sugar balance, triggering the release of insulin. Insulin which the body uses to keep blood-sugar at a constant and safe level. Insulin also promotes the storage of fat, so that when you eat sweets [Continue Reading...]
Choose Wisely: Ice Cream
Choose Wisely #14 Most of us love ice cream and can’t wait to savor in the creamy dessert after we complete Dr. Simeons protocol. This weeks choose wisely is to help you make the wisest choice when you are ready to dive in to a creamy ice cream treat.The best way to enjoy ice cream is to make it yourself. It is the least processed and is fun for the whole family. I purchased an ice cream maker [Continue Reading...]
Mom Was Right- Eat Your Veggies!
Question of the Week- The Importance of Vegetables and Your Weight Today Carol's VLOG and question of the week addresses the importance of vegetables in our diet. You need at least 3-4 cups of vegetables a day or more. Ways to prepare your vegetables: The best way to eat your vegetables is raw. This packs the most nutrients and you get the best benefit from them. Make big salads [Continue Reading...]
Best Teas for Protocol
Question of the Week- What Kind of Teas? In this weeks VLOG Carol discusses the types of teas and why we drink them. We get many questions about the detox tea and smooth move. These teas are very beneficial to your overall health and you can enjoy them even into the lifetime phase. Detox Tea: Triple Leaf Herbal detox teas are a great choice if you want to naturally cleanse the body of [Continue Reading...]
Healthy Loading Foods
Question of the Week- Healthy Loading Foods Loading is key to making phase 2 a success for you! Those who do not load correctly experience hunger during the first three to four days of the 500 calorie diet, while those who load correctly report low-to-no hunger. The protocol burns your abnormal fat stores for fuel, but it does not begin working until the third dose, so eating 500 [Continue Reading...]
Traveling Interruption
Question of the Week- Traveling and Planned Interruptions It is always best to plan your phase 2 around events in life when you will be home and be able to control your environment. But what happens when the schedule does not work out and something comes up that you will be away from home for a period of time and cannot continue 500 VLCD. Dr. Simeons in Pounds and Inches discusses this [Continue Reading...]
Best Protein Sources
Question of the week #4- What are the best choices for protein? This weeks vlog discusses the importance of protein and what sources are the best choices for your overall health. It’s key to have a high protein intake on P3. Protein foods also help to slow down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream which reduces hunger by reducing insulin levels and making it easier for the body to [Continue Reading...]
Xylitol
Carol's Quick Tip # 44 Xylitol is a naturally occurring low-calorie sweetener found in fruits and vegetables. Our bodies can produce up to 15 grams of Xylitol per day from the foods we consume. Xylitol produces a lower glycemic response so it has minimal side effects on blood sugar and insulin. However, added to the diet can cause diarrhea so introduce it into your body slowly. [Continue Reading...]
What am I Doing Wrong?
Question of the Week with Carol: Keeping a Food Journal is Essential to your success! What am I doing wrong? Carol discusses the need to keep a thorough food journal throughout phase 2 and 3. This is important because if you experience of gaining or stalling, we can quickly help you identify what changes need to be made in your daily diet. "If you've done all this work of sticking to [Continue Reading...]
Don't cook at high temps!
Carol's Quick Tips #42 I often suggest that you do not use canola oil. Why? In order for this oil to be on the shelf, the manufacturers put it through a process using very high heat. This process takes any healthy fat molecules and turns them into harmful free radicals. Coconut oil and palm oil are the only oils that can take a higher temp (350 degrees) which is about medium on your stove. While [Continue Reading...]
