I challenge you all to go one day, just one day, without one “wheaty” carb, even the whole wheat ones.

Get up and eat a few eggs, poached or hard boiled, or high fiber cereal with low fat milk and some fruit.

Snack on cottage cheese or yogurt.

Eat a big salad with 6 ounces of protein and plain balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Don’t be afraid to pile on the veggies.

Snack on nuts in the afternoon, say 10-12 almonds.

Eat 6 ounces of lean protein, a small sweet potato and a big serving of steamed vegetables.

Snack on a few more nuts or cottage cheese and yogurt.

And tell me how you feel the next morning. I bet you will say GREAT!

Try it.

Jim

I have seen a recent uptick in the amount of people contacting me to ask about these diets.

I have to back to what I always say – The calorie is truly the key to weight loss.

I will even say that many vegans and vegetarians I know are overweight, some terribly overweight.

I don’t think meat is the key to weight loss, but I do think protein is critically important. Without animal protein, eggs or dairy, you are truly relying on the legumes, lentils (which may be considered a legume) and the small amount of protein found in other foods. It’s tough.

So, please, even if one of your kids wants to adopt this eating plan, explain that fruits and vegetables are key. I find that most vegetarians LIKE on pasta and rice and it’s all WHITE! That’s not a smart plan.

Jim