According to the official website of the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, carbohydrate addiction is defined as a rising need and intense craving for junk food, sweets and starches. The diet's premise is that eating food rich in carbohydrates, ranging from bread, pasta and rice to potato chips, pretzels and ice cream, leads to overeating and fat gain. According to the Colorado State University Extension, the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet requires high protein consumption to control the addiction, but the diet is nutritionally unbalanced and does not provide a sound diet plan. Fruit, high in carbohydrates, is not allowed on the diet.
Eggs
Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller, creators of the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, report that breakfast is not an essential part of a well-balanced diet. In their opinion, food eaten at night fuels the body first thing in the morning. They say that it's OK to skip breakfast and just have a cup of coffee or tea. For those who prefer to eat breakfast, eggs provide a good alternative for those on the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet. Omelets made with cheese, peppers or mushrooms are suggested. For dieters looking to lower fat, the doctors recommend egg white omelets. Eggs also are suggested as preferred snacks in the form of hard-boiled or deviled eggs.
Chicken
Chicken is promoted as one of the most important ingredients to eat daily on the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet. The book provides dieters with a plethora of recipes includes dozens of chicken dishes. Promoters of the diet do encourage patrons to avoid frying chicken, particularly avoiding any carbohydrate-based coating such as breadcrumbs. Instead, they promote low-fat chicken dishes that include broiling and baking. Cheese, pepper, olive oil, butter and seasonings are allowed on the diet to create chicken dishes.
Salads
Salads with large portions of lettuce are encouraged as standard lunch fare on the diet, according to Diets in Review. A number of vegetables are discouraged on the diet, however, especially if they trigger cravings for carbs. Some vegetables the creators of the diet exclude from their suggestions include zucchini, squash and eggplant. Cold skinless chicken, seafood or roast beef are acceptable toppings for salads. Recommended dressings include olive oil and lemon juice.
Seafood
Most fish that is cooked by broiling or sauteing is allowed on the diet. Many of the recipes included in the cookbook include tuna fish, smoked or poached salmon and shrimp. Seafood is allowed for any meal or snack during the day and can be paired with cucumbers, cheese, olive oil and spices.
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