It is our recommendation that if you are in your first round of the 3 cycles, that you not use these modifications -- you losses will be better if you stick to just the Food Lists in the book for the cycle that you are on.
First--Clarification on something I discussed with him during a phone call in early January of this year.
The Cultural Exceptions Diets in the book are to be used ONLY if not having some of the foods would cause you to walk away from the diet entirely. In other words--steer clear of them until they are allowed in the chapter's food lists for whatever Cycle you are on.
ALMOND MILK, UNSWEETENED
Originally this was not allowed until C3. In 2011, Dr. Mike told us that this was fine to use in ALL cycles. Remember, tho, it's just an added perk, it is not one of your probiotics.
AVOCADOS
Previously, 1/4 avocado was approved for use as 1 Friendly Fat in C3. Two years ago, Dr. Mike approved a modification to allow this in all cycles.
In May 2013, our FB Group took a look at comparing the nutritional value in 1/4 avocado as it relates to the 1 Tbsp Friendly Fat.
What we found was that the 1/4 large avocado has ONE HALF the amount of fat grams that 1 Tbsp olive oil (or flaxseed oil) has.
We know that good fats are essential to the "elimination" process and we have come to the conclusion that1/2 (not 1/4) of a large avocado or 1 whole small avocado may be used for 1 Tbsp of Friendly Fats; or a whole, large avocado (or 2 small) may be a more appropriate amount to get the needed Friendly Fats into your diet.
COCONUT OIL
Previously, coconut oil was not one of the approved Friendly Fats. In January 2013, Dr. Mike approved 1 Tbsp coconut oil to be used as a Friendly Fat in all cycles.
FLAXSEED MEAL
Previously not mentioned at all. In January 2013, Dr. Mike approved "in moderation" amounts (1-2 Tbsp max). This would be, in a recipe, as a treat, not an every day item in muffins, f'r instance.
NUTS AND SEEDS
Originally this, similar to the almond milk, was not allowed to be used (it's a Friendly Fat) until C3. In 2011, Dr. Mike told us it's fine to use in ALL cycles. 2 Tbsp unoiled (raw) nuts = 1 Friendly Fat.
Be aware: FATS are NOT EVIL!!!! They are completely necessary to our elimination process; do not buy into the mindset that fats in our foods, especially nuts, are bad!
Be aware, tho, that if you're thinking about peanut butter, you may or may not get as much as you would in nuts.
First, you need to make sure that your peanut butter is 17DD compliant. "Compliant" means it's made with Peanuts ONLY, no added sugar or anything else. The list of ingredients should say: PEANUTS.
Then look at the nutrition information and for each Friendly Fat, you are allowed 14g of fat.
The two jars of Laura Scudders' compliant peanut butter that I have include 12g of fat in a 2 Tbsp serving for one and 16g of fat for a 2 Tbsp serving in the other. Both are compliant, but one has more fat in it, so it would be more of your Friendly Fat Allocation.
PROTEIN POWDER
This is not specifically called out in any cycle's food lists, but it is included in some C2 recipes in the book which led some to believe that it was not allowed in C1 at all.
In January 2011, 17 Day Diet Gal (Simmie) had a phone conversation with Dr. Mike and asked specifically if protein powders could be used. He was reluctant, but agreed that it can be used IF the following guidelines are followed:
1. NOT to be used as a meal replacement! Add some to your yogurt or smoothie if you want, but do not make it your entire meal.
2. NO added sugar! Check the ingredient list to see if sugar in any form, with any name, is listed. If not, it may be ok.
3. Sugar grams, per a 140-calorie scoop, should be 2 grams or less.
4. NO non-compliant-for-the-cycle ingredients. This means in C1, no oats (C2), no buttermilk (C3) and definitely no sugar. Jillian Michaels' protein powder is non-compliant on all three levels, so steer clear of her products.
5. Remember that this diet is intended for you to learn how to EAT better and make better FOOD choices -- drinking your meals is not eating them (think: chew my meals).
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