Authors: Mark Hyman
Tags: #Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets, #Health & Fitness / Body Cleansing & Detoxification
The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast (59 page)
Continue with your daily practices: thirty minutes of physical exercise, Take-Five Breathing Breaks, UltraDetox Bath, journaling, tracking results, hydration, and seven to eight hours sleep.
Continue with the 10-Day Detox Basic Supplement Pack, outlined
here
.
Use your favorite recipes from the 10-Day Detox or experiment with some new ones from the “Basic Plan” section of
The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook.
Reintroduce gluten and dairy by following the steps detailed below.
Note:
If you are trying to get healthier, lose more weight, or get better control of your blood sugar, stick to one serving (not two) of the beans, grains, or starchy vegetables.
Eating out should be fun and enjoyable. Choose restaurants in your area that serve real food and that can support your needs and accommodate your requests. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want (whatever it takes to protect your personal “health bubble”). I do it all the time, and so can you! Most good restaurants will take requests to serve simple foods. After all, if you had a life-threatening peanut allergy or shellfish allergy, they wouldn’t cook your food in peanut oil or serve you shrimp.
Here are some of my favorite tips for dining out and staying healthy:
Be selective.
Choose the restaurant, if possible, when dining with others.
Be obnoxious!
Be clear about your needs and do not accept any food that does not nourish or support you. Do not assume you are being impolite; you are simply taking care of yourself.
Tell the server you do not want bread on the table, nor the alcoholic beverage menu.
But do ask for raw cut-up veggies without dip.
Ask for water.
Drink one or two glasses before your meal to reduce your appetite.
Tell the server you will die if you have gluten or dairy.
It’s not really a lie—you’re just talking about a slow death.
Ask for simple food preparation.
Order grilled fish with a plate of steamed vegetables drizzled with olive oil and lemon. Always ask for extra virgin olive oil and lemon in lieu of dressing.
Skip the starches.
Ask for double vegetables. Or order an extra side or two of veggies.
Avoid sauces, dressings, and dips.
They are usually laden with hidden sugars, unhealthy oils, gluten, and dairy.
Always combine carbohydrates (except nonstarchy veggies) with some fiber, protein, or anti-inflammatory fats
(such as extra virgin olive oil, avocado, coconut butter, or nuts) to mitigate blood sugar spikes. Never carb it alone!
Focus on protein.
Choosing your protein first is really helpful to ensure that your blood sugar will be balanced and you will eat the right portion size.
Ask for berries for dessert.
These are fine to eat alone as long as you have had some protein, fiber, or anti-inflammatory fats within the same meal.
For more tips and ideas, download my free
Restaurant Rescue Guide
at www.10daydetox.com/resources.
