Overview of The Sugar Solution Diet

The Sugar Solution diet teaches individuals how to eat more of the foods that work naturally to keep blood sugar levels balanced. The diet offers daily meal plans, shopping lists, and fitness routines that work to achieve maximum results. The diet is based on three core health principles: good nutrition, regular physical activity, and stress management. Additionally, you will eat six times a day (including snacks), which helps stave off hunger pangs and keeps blood sugar levels balanced. 1,200 to 1,800 calories a day are allowed and include 50-60 percent carbohydrate, 15-25 percent protein, and 25-30 percent fat.

What you'll eat on the Sugar Solution Diet?

All healthy foods are allowed on this diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, lean meats and protein, fiber-rich foods, and low-fat dairy products are all eaten regularly. Coffee, tea, diet soda, and even low-calorie snacks and alcohol are permitted. Note that meals and snacks do not include trans fats.

What you won't eat on the Sugar Solution Diet?

Fried foods, high-calorie foods, fatty desserts, and foods that contain trans fats are discouraged.

Eating options on The Sugar Solution Diet

Like most realistic diets, a wide variety of healthy foods are allowed. Expect to avoid trans fats, fried foods, empty calories, sugary sodas, and large portions.

The following is a sample menu for a typical Sugar Solution diet day:

• Breakfast: Whole wheat English muffin with slice of Swiss cheese; blueberries and yogurt
• Snack: Granola bar with 1/2 banana

• Lunch: Chicken Salad with greens and almonds; whole-wheat crackers with tahini salad dressing
• Snack: Broccoli in mustard sauce with toasted pecans

• Dinner: Shrimp in mustard-horseradish sauce, couscous, green beans with olive oil; strawberries and low-fat vanilla ice cream
• Snack: Sliced apple with almonds

The Sugar Solution Diet: exercise recommendations?

On The Sugar Solution diet, exercise is very important. It is recommended that while on the diet and for the rest of your life, you exercise on most days of the week. A typical Sugar Solution diet exercise routine includes a combination of cardio and strength training, five days a week with two non-consecutive "rest days." You'll typically start out with 30 minutes of exercise on each exercise day and work your way up in time and intensity as you become stronger, leaner, and fit.

The success of the Sugar Solution book and Weight Loss Plan

According to The Sugar Solution diet website, more than 1 million Americans have chosen The Sugar Solution diet.

Post Weight Maintenance Plans

The Sugar Solution diet maintenance plan is simple. Continue to watch your portions, avoid unhealthy foods, and eat up to six times a day, with the most important thing being to continue to exercise for life.

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