The 8 Common Principles of All Diets that Work
Did you know that simply changing the way you eat can put you on the path to remission?
It’s true. And what’s more, many approaches exist; but they all share these 8 features:
Eat whole foods and minimally processed foods.
Prioritize protein at every meal, whether from animal or plant sources.
Eliminate ultra-processed foods & added sugars.
Avoid/reduce foods that rapidly digest to sugar, such as high glycemic carbs, refined grains
Eliminate sweet beverages including pop, fruit juice, sports drinks, and sweet tea or coffee
Eat plenty of colorful vegetables for adequate fiber and nutrients
Include healthy fat sources such as olive oil, avacado oil or nut oils
Consume little to no alcohol and eliminate intake of sweet alcoholic drinks
No matter what approach you take to type 2 diabetes remission these 8 common principles underlie all ways of eating for long-term success. You can apply these principles to any style of diet — Mediterranean, vegetarian, vegan, low carb, keto — or any ethnic or culture's cuisine.
