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Hi, jobrooks. You have come to the right place! This program is based on principles of diabetic nutrition, and we encourage whole, unrefined foods as much as possible. If you use the fully personal version of the Menu Planner (which you can access by clicking on the “My Food Choices” icon in the toolbar above your menu), you can select foods based on their quality – the best are in the lighter shades of blue.
Regarding Stevia, we encourage it! 🙂Hello, I am new and find it hard to get started on the first week. I see the menu begins on a Monday, so after I digest the menu choices and see what fits my likes best, I will begin. Is that OK or will it throw off the process?
I also want to lose 2 pounds a week. How does that get calculated.
I have so many questions.Hi,
I joined a few days ago and I have not been able to eat the foods on the menu because I could not afford to purchase everything at once. I am slowly converting items in my kitchen with organic foods but just cannot do it all at once. But, I have tried to eat combinations of protein and good carbs together with fresh veggies and fruit, it’s just not on my menu. Is there a guideline we will eventually go by? I would like to make sure I eat the right food combinations at the right time. By the way, I’ve already lost 2 pounds and I feel so much better. I had been “dieting” and was starving and not loosing much at all. Now, I’m not hungry and I’m loosing! I am easing into this but believe me, my goal is to be fully with it, I just need some help.Hi, DrBarb. The general recommendation is for 24 ml per kg body weight – so in your case, about 12 glasses of water per day (more in high heat and/or high-exertion exercise with lots of sweating, and of course, if you have a fever). Your need will go down with your weight.
Hi, DarcyD. Do whatever is most comfortable for you – what you are suggesting will not throw anything off. Regarding your goal weight loss rate, that is the rate we recommend, and is calculated according to the information you provided.
Hi, MGB1951. You are actually doing things EXACTLY as we would recommend! Ease into it, make gradual changes, and go with what makes you feel best.
I’m very motivated to start, but, as a diabetic, I’m very confused.
i have NEVER been able to eat sugar without it messing up my numbers.
So, how can I have real milk when the sugar is so high? How can I have yogurt when the sugar is so high? I want to get turkey and roast beef for lunches. Are there unprocessed meats at the grocery store?Hi, kansasgal. You don’t have to eat or drink high-sugar items. Regarding yogurt, plain is actually rather low in sugar, and can benefit you greatly. With regard to foods in general, I recommend you make use of the fully personal version of the Menu Planner application, which you can access by clicking on the “My Food Choices” icon (an apple) in the toolbar above your menu. There, you can make optimal selections, guided by our color-coding system, wherein the healthiest options are listed in the lighter shades of blue. With regard to meats at the grocery store, fresh/frozen meats are generally minimally processed – these are what we recommend for cooking and even slicing for sandwiches.
Where does organic peanut butter fit into the plan? I have switched to it and want to make sure I eat it at the correct time and with what. I’ve put it on an organic rice cake but not sure if it should be a meal or a snack.
Hi, MGB1951. Organic peanut butter is a combination protein-fat food, and rice cakes are a carbohydrate. It’s a great combination, and the amount really determines whether it is a meal or snack. If it is just two rice cakes and two tablespoons of peanut butter, it can be a snack; if it is twice that, then it is a meal. Either way, we recommend to add a piece of fruit or serving of vegetables as a side.
New here. Very confused as to where to start. Reseaching Keto diet isn’t alot of help if you don’ want to spend large amounts of money on book and more books so glad I found you. Is a slice of bacon and an egg still a good breakfast? I do miss the OJ.
Hi, Marapagan. That amount is fine for you.If you have periods of time in which you lose a lot of fluids, e.g. to sweat from heat and/or a srenuous workout or high fever, be sure to add another 8 ounces for each hour of that state.
Hi, Littlepistol1, and welcome. You can use our Menu Planner application to make a keto menu for weight management. In your current menu, click on the circular arrow icon to the right of each meal header, and once in the menu-building area, select foods to fill the exchage slits – but substituting either 1 protein or 2 fat exchanges for each starchy carbohydrate exchage, and a non-starchy vegetable instead ofeach fruit.
Regarding your breakfast question, eggs are fine (and can be great if they are fortified with omega-3 or pastured), but we don’t recommend processed meats like bacon – uncured is better than regular, but a breakfast steak is a healthier choice.
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