Phase 3 is a typical low-carbohydrate diet that can be
maintained for life.
PHASE 1.The two-week phase 1 of the fat flush
diet is designed to detoxify the liver so that it can
efficiently burn fat. It calls for eight glasses per day
of cran-water to reduce water retention or ‘bloating’,
lose fat, cleanse the lymphatic system, and reduce
cellulite. Caloric intake is restricted to 1100–1200 calo-
ries per day. So-called ‘metabolism blockers,’ such as
wheat and dairy, are prohibited.
The phase 1 diet consists of:
cran-water
long life cocktail
one tablespoon twice daily of organic high-lignan
flaxseed oil in non-heated food
GLA supplements twice daily for a total of 360–400 mg
hot water with the juice of one-half lemon before
breakfast as a detox drink for the liver and kidneys
8 oz (225 g) of lean protein daily
one–eggs per dayat least two portions of fruit daily
unlimited raw or steamed vegetables
one chicken, beef, or vegetable stock without salt for
cooking
herbs and spices.
The leanproteinmay be:
any fish or seafood
lean beef, veal, or lamb
skinless chicken or turkey
tofu
high-protein whey powder for thickening.
Allowable vegetables include:
asparagus
aubergine
bamboo shoots
black olives without oil
broccoli
Brussels sproutsKEY TERMS
Brown adipose tissue—BAT; brown fat; a heat-pro-
ducing tissue found primarily in human fetuses and
infants and hibernating animals.
Cellulite—Fat deposited in pockets just below the
surface of the skin around the hips, thighs, and
buttocks.
Chromium—An essential mineral that must be
obtained from the diet and is important for the
metabolism of fats and carbohydrates and for insulin
metabolism, as well as for many enzymatic reactions
in the body.
Cortisol—Hydrocortisone; a glucocorticoid that is
produced by the adrenal cortex and regulates vari-
ous metabolic processes and has anti-inflammatory
and immunosuppressive properties. Blood levels
may become elevated in response to stress.
Cran-water—A diuretic drink consisting of one part
unsweetened cranberry juice in four parts filtered
water.
Detoxification—Detox; cleansing; to remove toxins
or poisons from the body.
Diuretic—An agent that increases urine excretion.
Evening primrose oil—Oil extracted from the seeds
of the evening primrose,Oenothera biennis; con-
tains GLA.Flaxseed—Linseed; the seed of flax,Linum usitatis-
simum, used as a source of oil for treating inflamma-
tion of the respiratory, intestinal, and urinary tracts,
and as a dietary supplement.
GLA—Gamma-linolenic acid; an essential fatty acid
found in evening primrose oil.
Insulin—A hormone made in the pancreas that is
essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids,
and proteins, and that regulates blood sugar levels.
L-carnitine—A molecule in muscle that is responsi-
ble for transporting fatty acids across mitochondrial
membranes; obtained from meat and milk.
Lignan—Compounds in plants that have antioxidant
and estrogenic activities.
Lipotropic—Factors that promote the utilization of
fat by the body.
Long life cocktail—A drink consisting of one tea-
spoon of powdered psyllium husks or one table-
spoon of ground or milled flaxseed in 8 oz (237 ml)
cran-water.
Omega-3 fatty acids—A type of polyunsaturated
fatty acids that appear to be beneficial for the heart.
Psyllium—Fleawort; plants of the genusPlantago
whose seed husks have laxative activity.Fat flush diet