sunflower, in small amounts (use to dress salads; do not heat)Fats to Enjoy
• Butter
• Coconut
• Ghee (clarified butter) (use for cooking if you don’t like the taste of
butter)
• Palm oil
Fats to Avoid
• All refined vegetable oils (corn, safflower, sunflower, soybean, and mixed
vegetable oil)
• Animal fat from nonorganic sources (may contain toxins, hormones, and
pesticides)
• Nonhydrogenated margarine
• Partially hydrogenated oils and fats (fast-food oils and margarine brands
like I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter)
• Vegetable shortening
What about Desserts on the Perfect 10 Diet?
If you believe desserts are off-limits on the Perfect 10 Diet, think again. The
Perfect 10 Diet is crème de la crème of all diets because it allows many
delicious, rich desserts. But most desserts are high in sugar, which makes them
tough on insulin and many hormones. Desserts that are off-limits are anything
made with white flour and sugar, including fatfree cakes and low-fat muffins.
Remember, folks, there is no candy on the Perfect 10 Diet—not if you want to be
eye candy. I only allow healthy desserts on the Perfect 10 Diet . Almonds or
berries dipped in reduced-sugar chocolate make a rich, delicious dessert. Fresh
fruit with full-fat yogurt is another great option. If you throw fresh fruit and
yogurt or kefir in the blender with ice, you’ll probably never miss ice cream. A
banana mixed with cocoa powder is also a great choice. These desserts are not
only good for your health, but they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth without wreaking
havoc inside your body. Healthy desserts will also keep you from feeling
deprived, so you’ll be better able to stick to the Perfect 10 Diet at all times.
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