should be limited to 1 to 3 servings a day in Stage Two, and the amount of grains
your body can sustain will also depend on your activity level. If your weight loss
in Stage Two of the Perfect 10 Diet plateaus, scale back the amount of grains
from 3 to 2 or from 2 to 1 serving per day.
You can eat 4 servings of grains a day during Stage Three of the Perfect 10
Diet if you’re very active or not interested in weight loss. However, the risks
always outweigh the benefits, as you may start to regain weight you’ve worked
hard to lose. I’d rather see you eat more fiberrich vegetables than bread or rice
with each meal. If you do, you’re less likely to put the pounds back on.
Acceptable Grains
• Barley
• Bread (rye, pumpernickel, and whole grain)
• Corn (small amounts)
• Oatmeal (noninstant)
• Rice (brown and wild*)
• Wholegrain cereals with no added sugar or chemicals
• Wholewheat pasta
*Wild rice is preferred over brown rice because it has more fiber.
You Recommend One to Three Servings of Grains in Stage Two. How Many
Can I Really Eat?
I don’t advise you to increase grain consumption in Stage Two of the Perfect 10
Diet beyond 1 serving a day during the first month. If you follow this direction,
you’ll begin to get a handle on your own body’s metabolism. If you find yourself
losing too much weight, you can add an additional serving or 2 of grains per
week. If your weight plateaus, limit grains from 3 to 2 or from 2 to 1 serving.
You are the only one who can gauge what your body needs depending on the
pace of your weight loss and your activity level.
Grains to Avoid
• All refined grains (white bread, white rice, and white pasta)
• All pastries made with white flour
• Low-fat and fatfree products containing added sugar or high-fructose corn
syrup