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Hi, Jeanette. Each “cup” (volume measurement) is 240 ml or 8 fluid ounces. “Chips here” are “crisps,” and “fries” are British “chips.”

The video discussed artificial or overprocessed versions of popular foods that should be healthy, but have been manipulated into being particularly harmful to your goals. Rather than giving up on them altogether, we encourage better versions in their original, natural forms. Note that the foods discussed in the video are only examples, and many other popular foods have been similarly affected—so it’s good to read labels, be aware of how a food is made, and choose whole foods as much as possible.
1. Regular “whole wheat” bread – this often also contains refined flours, so it is preferred to select “100% whole” grain products (wheat or other). Even with these products, be sure to read the label and avoid hydrogenated fats or similar ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides.
2. Regular margarine – this is often made from chemically altered fats that create health risks similar to those people are trying to avoid by eating a plant-based product. If you must use a hardened oil, t is better to choose those based on coconut oil, and otherwise to use healthy liquid oils, such as olive, as much as possible.
3. Artificial sweeteners – you can read more about this here: https://www.trimdownclub.com/the-best-way-to-sweeten-your-tea-2.
4. Regular orange juice – If it is in a store, it is likely to have been stripped of what makes it healthy. Even if vitamins etc. have been added back in, it really is not the same. Fresh-squeezed is the way to go.
5. Conventional and overly processed soy – organic is fine, and minimally processed items such as tofu, yogurt, and milk, as well as fermented items such as tempeh and natto are fine. However, most pre-packaged mock meats tend to be a problem.

Also – I have a hard time making it through the videos and would love to know the 5 foods you should never eat!! 🙂

Hi, Eric. If you have been on restrictive diets in the past, it may take your body a little while to get used to normal amounts of food again. Exercise can help tip this plateau.

Hi, MillyD. 100% wholemeal is absolutely fine. Definitely go with what tastes good among the healthy options. It won’t work if you don’t eat it!

I just recently started this. I felt really good. I am diabetic. I had to change medications a couple of months ago. We have had a hot summer and I am used to air conditioning. We now only have a window AC not central. I got very sick suddenly. I actually passed out at school. I also have congestive heart failure. It has been stable for a couple of years but the heat has been bad this year. I had a severe flare with that. My weight only went up 12 pounds which is great but I was very sick. Did I do something wrong? Is there anything that can help this or stop me from getting sick? I am holding at about 4 pounds up from my initial weight. So it is not weight gain, its just fluid retention. My blood sugars are 170 to 200’s. That is new for me. Any suggestions? I have to lose weight, duh, due to the complications of diabetes and the CHF. I have already had lens replacements in both eyes from cataracts due to diabetes. I am not wanting more complications. My son lost both legs. I want a long, healthy life. I am 59. Any suggestions? What can I do? I am still eating better.

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