1. Cut Out Sugar in Many Forms
All refined sugars, including white and brown sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, molasses, honey and maple syrup, are banned. Because of the fast absorption of these sugars and their effect on blood glucose levels, they all have a very high glycemic rating. In the Sugar Busters Diet, high glycemic foods are, for the most part, not allowed. However, fructose in the form of whole fruit (not fruit juice) is all right and some alcohol is allowed in moderation.
2. Allow Some Carbs
Whole grains are encouraged on the Sugar Busters Diet, which actually recommends about 40 percent of the day's calories be carbohydrates. The key about whole grains is they have a low glycemic level and are high in fiber, which supports proper intestinal function. Whole oats and whole wheat pasta are acceptable, whereas white rice and potatoes are not.
3. Eliminate Most Processed Foods
Because the majority of processed food products include sugar in one form or another as well as white flour products, nearly all are banned. Granola bars, most breakfast cereals, soda, baked goods, ice cream and sweetened yogurt are off the good list when it comes this diet's recommendations. But don't worry--there are substitutes for many of these foods, and dieters report losing their sugar cravings in about a week.
4. Allow Some Fruit
Ripe bananas, pineapple, raisins, and even beets, parsnips and carrots, are not recommended by the diet. These fruits and the underground-growing vegetables are higher in sugar than many other fruits and veggies without the added benefit of high fiber. Green bananas, apples, sweet potatoes and berries are fine. Fruit-only spreads are fine in moderation, but sugared jelly is not.
5. Eat Meat, Butter and Dairy
Meat, chicken, and seafood are good foods on this diet. However, avoid breaded or processed products and cook then yourself starting with fresh or frozen cuts. Dairy, including plain yogurt, sour cream and milk, are allowed on the diet. Look for raw milk to increase the health benefits of your dairy intake. Butter is another food allowed on the diet, and many nutrition researches believe it is far better for you than margarine or butter substitutes.
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