Hey guys! I've been getting a lot of questions lately about what you actually get to eat when you take the plunge and sign up for my 21-DSD program. So I figured, to quell the terror of those who think this is some ultra restrictive dietary nightmare comprised of only hydroponically grown spinach and local grass-fed unicorns, I'd better give you a quick overview.
First thing you need to know, this isn't one-size-fits-all....there are three different levels of the program, ranging from level 1, which is somewhat lenient, to level 3, which is the most strict. On page 63 of The 21-Day Sugar Detox book, which is required if you're completing the program, there's a short quiz to help you determine your level. What do you get to eat on each level? I can't spell out everything for you, because I'd basically be copying the book, but here are the highlights....
LEVEL 1
Eat: Meat, fish, eggs, full-fat dairy, non-starchy vegetables, nuts and seeds, fats, oils, unsweetened almond milk (and some other non-dairy milks), tea, coffee, seltzer, water, certain condiments
Eat Less: Certain fruits, certain starchy vegetables, gluten-free whole grains/legumes, kombucha, coconut water [how much you can eat/drink per day is spelled out in the book]
Avoid: Alcohol, refined carbs (e.g. breads, cereals, candy, etc), soy, peanuts, cashews, all sweeteners, all artificial sweeteners, certain fruits, certain starchy veggies, certain grains
[For a more detailed list of Yes/No foods for level 1, go to page 70 in The 21-Day Sugar Detox book]
LEVEL 2 (biggest difference from level 1 = no grains or legumes)
Eat: Meat, fish, eggs, full-fat dairy, non-starchy vegetables, nuts and seeds, fats, oils, unsweetened almond milk (and some other non-dairy milks), tea, coffee, seltzer, water, certain condiments
Eat Less: Certain fruits, certain starchy vegetables, kombucha, coconut water [how much you can eat/drink per day is spelled out in the book]
Avoid: Alcohol, refined carbs (e.g. breads, cereals, candy, etc), grains/legumes, soy, peanuts, cashews, all sweeteners, all artificial sweeteners, certain fruits, certain starchy veggies
[For a more detailed list of Yes/No foods for level 2, go to page 78 in The 21-Day Sugar Detox book]
LEVEL 3 (biggest difference from level 2 = no full-fat dairy, except butter is still allowed)
Eat: Meat, fish, eggs, butter (preferably grass-fed), non-starchy vegetables, nuts and seeds, fats, oils, unsweetened almond milk (and some other non-dairy milks), tea, coffee, seltzer, water, certain condiments
Eat Less: Certain fruits, certain starchy vegetables, kombucha, coconut water [how much you can eat/drink per day is spelled out in the book]
Avoid: Alcohol, refined carbs (e.g. breads, cereals, candy, etc), grains/legumes, all dairy except butter, soy, peanuts, cashews, all sweeteners, all artificial sweeteners, certain fruits, certain starchy veggies
[For a more detailed list of Yes/No foods for level 3, go to page 86 in The 21-Day Sugar Detox book]
So, no matter what level you choose, you have a LOT of foods to work with. Sure, it's going to be tough at first, but that's to be expected, isn't it? For some of you, this program will mean changing unhealthy habits that have been accumulating over a lifetime--no small feat! What's so great about this detox, though, is that it's not meant to be a "forever diet," it's meant to reset your palate so you appreciate the flavors of unprocessed whole foods that actually nourish your body, and so you can enjoy that awesome donut from time to time, but without feeling compelled to EAT ALL THE DONUTS. It will also help you get out of that unhealthy cycle of mindless stress eating, and truly understand how various foods are affecting your body, mood, energy level, and stress.
I'm a firm believer that anyone can do anything for 21 days, and that this program can totally redefine your relationship with food. Want in? Email me so I can help guide you through the process :)
