The established opinion on alcohol and weight loss is controversial, given that excessive alcohol consumption is a public health concern. However, research studies favor the notion that light-to-moderate alcohol intake does not lead to weight gain and, in some cases, may be beneficial to weight loss (1). A study published in Current Obesity Reports providesRead More
Your best drink choices are unsweetened:Plain, filtered water Coffee Hot or iced tea Bubbly waters (i.e., sparkling or mineral water, seltzer)Sweetened drinks (non-caloric)Beverages sweetened with nonnutritive sweeteners, such as diet sodas, sports drinks, and energy drinks, aren’t recommended but can be consumed during the challenge.Caffeinated drinksCaffeinated drinks are best consumed in the morning to avoidRead More
Foods and drinks with sugar listed as one of the first three ingredientsNote that sugar goes by different names, including corn syrup, dextrose, high-fructose corn syrup, fructose, maltodextrin, fruit juice concentrate, and sucrose.Energy bars and snacksWhile they hold the promise of being healthy, many convenient snacks, such as granola, energy bars, trail mix, and mass-producedRead More
Each day of the challenge follows our 0,1,2,3 rules. In other words, each day, you will eat:0 added sugar 1 large salad 2 cups of cooked non-starchy vegetables 3 hours before bed, you’ll stop eatingThese four daily habits ensure that you get sufficient vitamins, minerals, and fiber in your low-carb diet. Those nutrients help controlRead More
Week 3 Overview MEAL PREP HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS On the day before you start following Week 3 of the meal plan, you might wnt to do the following: Hard-boil 1 egg per person following the diet Cook 9 pieces of bacon Make the No-Crust Taco Quiche for Days 15 & 16 Make the Chocolate Peanut ButterRead More
Week 2 Overview MEAL PREP HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS On the day before you start following Week 2 of the meal plan, you might want to do the following: Make the Breakfast Frittata Make 5 Hardboiled Eggs (7 if two people are following the plan) Cook a slice of Bacon for the Bacon Deviled Eggs recipe onRead More
Week 1 Overview MEAL PREP HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS On the day before you start following Week 1 of the meal plan, consider preparing the following recipes: Hard-boil 6 eggs per person following the diet Make Avocado Dipping Sauce and Dressing Make Herb Sauce Make the Homemade Walnut Vinaigrette Cook 10 pieces of bacon (14 slices ifRead More
