The Sugar Solution diet is mainly intended for people who are not diabetic but have symptoms that may be related to blood sugar imbalances. Based on the 2006 book "The Sugar Solution" by Ann Fittante and the editors of "Prevention" magazine, the diet is similar to plans generally recommended for diabetic patients.
Benefits
People with blood sugar imbalances may complain of numerous symptoms although their doctors cannot diagnose any specific problem, observe the creators of the Sugar Solution diet. These symptoms can include insomnia, depression, memory problems, fatigue and an inability to lose weight. The Sugar Solution diet is purported to help you gain energy, improve your mood and memory, lose weight, and protect against diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Features
The Sugar Solution is a 30-day program focusing on eating nutritiously, exercising and relieving stress, according to Diets in Review.com. You choose healthy foods both at home and when eating out, learn how to indulge in sweets without causing swings in blood sugar, take regular walks at a moderate pace and do strength-training exercise, and take certain supplements to boost success.
Foods to Include
The Sugar Solution diet involves eating three balanced meals and three small snacks each day. Some of the recommended carbohydrates include apples, blueberries, pears, tangerines, legumes, baked potatoes, broccoli, carrots, spinach, whole wheat bread and pasta, as these have a low glycemic index and do not cause blood sugar spikes. Eating high-fiber foods is encouraged because fiber is associated with a decreased risk of diabetes and heart disease. Recommended protein sources include seafood, chicken, turkey, steak and skim milk.
Specifics
Diets in Review.com and EveryDiet provide examples of menus on the Sugar Solution diet. For breakfast, you might eat a whole-wheat English muffin with cashew butter and jam, or oat cereal with blueberries and 1 cup skim milk. Lunch could include a pork or turkey sandwich with vegetables on the side and a piece of fruit. For dinner, enjoy a flank steak, chili-lime snapper, chicken tetrazzini or baked pesto chicken, with side dish options such as mashed potatoes, spinach, mixed vegetables or a dinner roll. Include some fruit with dinner as well.
Considerations
Because the Sugar Solution menus prominently feature foods containing wheat, people with a gluten intolerance cannot follow this diet, observes EveryDiet. The online fee-based program for individuals who want a customized plan is not accepting new members as of Oct 2010.
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