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Recently I researched the Sugar Busters diet, which allows more carbs than Atkins or South Beach, but they have to be the "right" carbs. Although vegetables, fruits, grains (all containing carbs) are allowed, they must be from the "approved" list.
There is lots of protein and fat (altho it is encouraged to eat the healthier fats, not the saturated kind).
This diet is eating according to the Glycemic Index--sticking to meals that will release energy gradually and not cause blood sugar spikes followed by crashes. That sounds healthy enough! It is also an aid in reducing cravings and appetite.
Corn and white potatoes are not allowed, nor is white bread, white rice, or anything containing white flour. Sweet potatoes are allowed, but of course you can't "glaze" them with sugar! Sugar itself, or anything containing sugar, is the number-one NO NO. That pretty much leaves out processed foods! Stick to lean meat, fish, fowl, low fat cheese, non-starchy veggies, and certain fruits. Forbidden fruits include raisins, pineapple, dates, any dried fruit, watermelon, as they are higher in sugar. Allowed fruits include apples, pears, grapefruit, cherries, berries. (A more complete list of foods on SB diet easily Googled. Just wanted to give you an idea.)
Whole grain cereal like unsweetened oatmeal, brown rice, whole grain pasta, etc. allowed in moderate amounts.
Has anybody done this? It sounds very do-able.
There is lots of protein and fat (altho it is encouraged to eat the healthier fats, not the saturated kind).
This diet is eating according to the Glycemic Index--sticking to meals that will release energy gradually and not cause blood sugar spikes followed by crashes. That sounds healthy enough! It is also an aid in reducing cravings and appetite.
Corn and white potatoes are not allowed, nor is white bread, white rice, or anything containing white flour. Sweet potatoes are allowed, but of course you can't "glaze" them with sugar! Sugar itself, or anything containing sugar, is the number-one NO NO. That pretty much leaves out processed foods! Stick to lean meat, fish, fowl, low fat cheese, non-starchy veggies, and certain fruits. Forbidden fruits include raisins, pineapple, dates, any dried fruit, watermelon, as they are higher in sugar. Allowed fruits include apples, pears, grapefruit, cherries, berries. (A more complete list of foods on SB diet easily Googled. Just wanted to give you an idea.)
Whole grain cereal like unsweetened oatmeal, brown rice, whole grain pasta, etc. allowed in moderate amounts.
Has anybody done this? It sounds very do-able.
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As we know, almost anything in the supermarket that comes in a box, bag, or can has added sugar! Therefore, these processed foods are also out. Likewise, anything containing white flour.
White bread, white rice, white pasta,white potatoes,not allowed. What IS allowed for your starch are sweet potatoes (no glaze of course), whole grain pasta, or brown rice. Whole grain bread is OK, although I tend to eliminate bread, as it is fattening to me.
There are quite a few veggies and fruits allowed. For a complete list, Google "Food List for Sugar Busters Diet".
It isn't a starvation diet. It's basically eating Low Glycemic foods, proteins with allowed starches, plus allowed fruits and veggies.