brand new diet to me and never heard of some foods

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ozlass 12 years ago	Hi, I am 52 and from Birmingham in the uk and starting this today, I can’t afford to buy a lot of the unusual items on this list but am going to look at the cost of the other things in comparison to my normal shop. Could do with a diet buddy? sue
Tward410 12 years ago	Hi, I too am in the UK and almost repeat word for word what caroline barrett says regarding food and shopping!! I’ve been on this plan for 4 weeks now- and 16lbs lighter – and as I too struggle to find some of these foods, my menus are limited and starting to get repetative, especially as I have found that being on a gluten free diet suits me best. I’d love to find out if more of the recipes I have downloaded from the site can be exchanged in my planner as the options given are limited and repetitive. advice and help would be good. thanx. Tracy
Behlc 12 years ago	I too am not used to some of the foods but I’ve looked at the diet for over a week and don’t see how I can eat the “meal plan” as shown. I’m adjusting it the best I can to incorporate their foods. I just made the SWG bread, butternut muffins, and chicken soup today — they’re all delicious but I have to introduce the program slowly given my hectic lifestyle.
AnnaH 12 years ago	Hi Caroline I too am from the UK and had the same problem with not recognising some of the foods. Zucchini = our UK courgette. Spelt bread is made with Spelt flour which as I understand it is a wheat flour based on what Roman wheat flour was like and is supposed to have less gluten than modern wheat flour. Quinoa although it isn’t a true cereal or grain can be used much the same. Tahini is a paste made from hulled and ground sesame seeds. Kamut is another wheat flour and the name is patented in the USA – Had to google that one:) I worried about the cost when I created my 1st menu plan because some of the above are more expensive than the normal run of the mill foods but I reckon that by sticking to the plan and eating less it will work out.
Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago	Hi, Caroline. This diet encourages foods that are high in fiber. If you are not used to it, it can sometimes be challenging to your digestive system. I would suggest to ease into it, use more of the foods you have eaten before, and gradually introduce the new ones. Also be sure to drink plenty of water – at least one full glass for each high-fiber meal. Many of the foods are indeed available at major grocery stores; of those that are not, you can find them at health-oriented shops, including Whole Foods Market. The following is a link to the UK shopping guide: https://www.trimdownclub.com/where-to-buy-uk/. Yes, of course you can freeze dishes. You can also repeat days in your menu if you wish, to avoid waste.
carolinebarrett 12 years ago	I have been getting alot of stomach pains recently and I can’t work out what foods trigger these pains. Obvouisly something I am eating is triggering and I could do with loosing a stone and half. So I thought different diet. I have looked at the 14 day menu planner and must admit I haven’t heard of many of the foods:- Tahini, Kamut, Zucchini, Spelt bread, Quinoa It would only be eating this as well as cooking something for the family alongside. I work full time so time isn’t on my side when cooking. I don’t mind cooking and preparing food as long as it doesn’t take too long. I am from the Uk and normally shop at Asda or Aldi and sometimes Morrisons. Are these foods available from these shops? I imagine they are expensive as well. I would have the problem of waste to so if I could freeze dishes it would be great. Any help would be appreciated.

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