balance is the cornerstone of the Perfect 10 Diet. The Perfect 10 Diet balance is
40 percent carbohydrates, 20 percent protein, and about 40 percent fat (Fig. 4.1).
Low-fat diets, or diets with less than 30 percent fat, tend to be high in
carbohydrates and sugar, and they cause the body to overproduce insulin. This
causes the body to store fat and gain weight. On the other hand, diets that tend to
be high in protein, like popular lowcarb programs, force your body to use protein
as a source of energy. They trick your body by not allowing sugar at all or
mimicking starvation. As a result, you lose weight as your insulin levels are
stabilized. But protein is not a clean source of energy for your body to use as its
main source of fuel, and it can cause a variety of health problems.
Figure 4.1: The Perfect 10 Diet Formula
The Perfect 10 Diet is the only diet that promotes nutritional balance, with a
40/20/40 ratio that will keep your sugar level stable and your metabolic system
working efficiently. Balance is a key step in promoting perfect 10 health. Why?
Your body can use both fat and carbs as a clean source of energy. A diet that
includes an appropriate amount of natural fat will help you feel more satisfied
with less food, and it will allow your body to slowly absorb the sugar into the
bloodstream. That will lead to decreased insulin secretions. Decreased insulin
levels equal weight loss. And let’s not forget that decreased insulin levels also
lower your chances of developing disease.
Eating natural fat is a key step toward successful and sustained weight loss.
By eating 40 percent carbs, you also get enough nutrients to support your
hormones with vitamins and minerals. You also get enough fiber. By definition,
fiber is the indigestible parts of fruits, seeds, vegetables, and whole grains. But
for me, it’s nothing short of a miracle nutrient. By eating fiberrich foods, you not
only decrease food cravings, but you also reduce your chances of developing
heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes. In women, fiber helps
balance excess estrogen.
The Macronutrients
• Carbohydrates