General Diet Plan Rules

• Do not skip meals. Make a concerted effort to eat at the same time each day.
• Never drink any beverage 15 minutes before a meal, because this will dilute digestive acids. If you take algae, vitamins and minerals at meal time—take these supplements during the meal with water.
• Eat at a slow pace to promote proper absorption and digestion.
• Avoid eating two hours before bed time. The digestive system “shuts down” while you are sleeping which could cause gastrointestinal distress.
• Limit all caffeine beverages to three cups per day (24 ounces).
• Only eat fruit with skin on an empty stomach. After eating fruit, wait 60-minutes before consuming any other food. Fruit is permitted as a main meal providing no other foods are eaten.
• Avoid dips or sauces that are high in saturated fats, flour, or sugar.
• Avoid canned foods that are high in sodium. Always drain canned foods in water before cooking them.
• Avoid refined flour or processed foods.
• Only eat whole wheat products.
  

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