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Sugar Busters

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- Is It for You?
- Sample Menu
- Our Nutritionist Says
- iVillagers Say

Reviewed By:
Lynn Grieger, RD

Is the Sugar Busters Diet for You?

This chart can help you see how the Sugar Busters diet fits your goals and lifestyle concerns.

Duration
Indefinite
Restaurants
Yes
Alcohol Only on a full stomach to reduce absorption; dry red wine is preferred because of its lower sugar content
Caffeine Limited to 2-3 beverages containing caffeine each day
Special Foods No
Family Friendly It will probably be hard to deprive your family of pasta, potatoes and dessert
Vegetarian Friendly Discouraged (diet becomes too limiting)

Sample Sugar Busters Menu

A day on the Sugar Busters Diet might look like this:

Breakfast:

  • Egg-white omelet with broccoli and mushrooms
  • Slice of high-fiber whole-grain toast
  • Cantaloupe with blueberries
  • Coffee or tea
  • Water

Lunch:

  • Greek salad with olives, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, roasted chicken, low-fat feta, sugarless dressing made with olive oil
  • Peach or apple
  • Water

Dinner:

  • Grilled salmon or tuna
  • Lightly sautéed spinach with walnuts
  • Baked sweet potato
  • Sugarless low-fat yogurt, frozen yogurt or ice cream
  • Water

Snacks:

  • Raw zucchini and celery sticks, nuts, high-fiber sugarless snack bar (not late at night)
  • Water

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Review Date: 11-08-2007
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