Today is Day 6.
I've been really busy with work, and unintentionally eating 2 meals a day, but definitely sticking to the plan.
I'm going to switch things up a little bit, because this wonderful Mini-McDougall diet has made me realize it might be a good idea to do an elimination diet since I wake up with a sore stomach, and still have a bloating. I figure with this diet, I'm already halfway there!
I've lost some weight, but digestive health a primary goal for me too. I want to look good yes, but I want to feel GREAT!
Dr. McDougall's protocol for an elimination diet involves sticking to the following foods:
Starches (all cooked), including:brown rice
sweet potatoes
winter squash
taro (or poi)
tapioca rice flour
puffed rice
Most Green, Yellow, or Orange Vegetables (all cooked), including:beets
beet greens
chard
summer squash
artichokes
celery
string beans
asparagus
spinach
lettuce
Fruits (all cooked), Most non-citrus including:peaches
cranberries
apricots
papaya
plums
prunes
cherries
I'm going to be supplementing with sprouted brown rice protein powder (plain and gluten free) to ensure I'm getting enough protein. I'll probably only need a little bit, but my main concern is when I don't get enough protein, I get more hairs in my hair brush than I'm comfortable with!
Any hoo, I'm very excited about taking this a step further and experience even more healing for my body....though I'll miss my regular potatoes!