What can I eat instead of baked potatoes since they are so high in
sugar?
Any fiberrich vegetable is a better substitute for white potatoes— even
sweet potatoes. Sautéed cauliflower has a similar taste to potatoes
and is a perfectly acceptable substitute. I’ve provided a delicious
cauliflower recipe in this book.
How is the Perfect 10 Diet different than the Mediterranean diet?
The Perfect 10 Diet embraces the principles of the Mediterranean diet
in its amounts of and types of fat, but the Perfect 10 Diet greatly
expands on it. The Perfect 10 Diet, of course, has less whole grains
than the Mediterranean diet, and it includes a wider range of healthy
fats, such as butter and coconut, that are eaten frequently in other
cuisines. The Perfect 10 Diet is truly an international delight.
I stopped smoking and gained a lot of weight. What do you suggest?
One cigarette burns 5 calories, so smoking a pack (20 cigarettes) a day
means your body burns an extra 200 calories. You need to substitute
the smoking habit with a healthy calorie-burning activity. That’s
why exercise is a core part of the Perfect 10 Diet.
I would like to occasionally replace one of my meals with a protein
shake when I am busy. Any recommendations?
Whey protein is a high-quality protein powder made from cows’ milk.
Milk has two proteins: casein (approximately 80 percent) and whey
protein (approximately 20 percent). Whey protein is more soluble
than casein, and it also has a higher quality rating. Look for shakes
made with whey that have no added artificial ingredients or artificial
sweeteners. Avoid shakes made with soy protein isolate, as they are
chemically treated.