Sugar Busters diet

Introduction: Sugar Busters diet

The Sugar Busters Diet is based on the assertion that if you cut down the sugar (carbohydrate) in your diet, you will trim the fat off your body. It is based on the assertion that because carbohydrates are the body's first line of fuel for energy, when carbohydrate restriction is greater than the need to produce energy, the body begins to burn stored reserves of fat for energy. The Sugar Busters Diet focuses on eliminating all processed sugars, such as sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and highly refined products that contain processed flours, and pastas, noodles, and cereals that are not made of 100% whole grains. The Sugar Busters Diet stresses protein, such as meat, fish, and eggs, and fats. Carbohydrates that are allowed include those foods made from 100% whole grains, high-fiber vegetables, and some fruits and small quantities of brown rice, oats, and sweet potatoes. Sugar Busters also discourages the use of foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats, encourages that dieters eat three meals a day of moderate portions, and advocates activity and exercise as a part of the plan. The carbohydrate and calorie reduction of Sugar Busters may not be safe for some people, such as athletes.

As with any diet, optimal results for health and weight control are achieved when a healthy diet plan is combined with a sensible exercise program and healthy lifestyle changes. Any diet may have the potential to be harmful for some people, so consultation with a health care provider before starting a diet plan and exercise program is recommended.

Sugar Busters diet: Similar Diets

Other diets similar to Sugar Busters diet include:

South Beach Diet
Ketogenic diet
Low-Carbohydrate diet
Paleolithic Diet
Caveman's Diet
Bernstein's Diabetes Diet
Protein Power
Protein diet
High protein diet

Conditions Associated with Sugar Busters diet

Conditions associated with Sugar Busters diet include:

Foods Excluded Or Restricted From Sugar Busters diet

The following foods may be restricted or excluded from Sugar Busters diet:

Refined sugars
Molasses
Honey
Dextrose
Glucose
Maltodextrin
Beer
Corn
Potatoes
Breads not made with 100% whole wheat or grains
White flours
White rice
High fructose corn syrup
White pasta not made with 100% whole wheat or grains
Cereals not made with 100% whole wheat or grains
Sodas/pop
Chips
Snack foods
Baked goods
Candy
Fast foods
Saturated fats
Butter
Trans fat

Foods Focused On For Sugar Busters diet

The following foods may be focused on as part of Sugar Busters diet:

Lean and trimmed meats
Reduced fat products
Reduced-fat dairy products
Reduced-fat milk
Reduced-fat cheeses
Olive oil
Peanut oil
Canola oil
Vegetables
Fruits
Pasta made with 100% whole wheat or grains
Cereal made with 100% whole wheat or grains
Bread made with 100% whole wheat or grains

Sugar Busters diet: Potential Risks Or Complications

The following are potential risks or complications of the diet (Sugar Busters diet):

Ketoacidosis - a condition in which a severe restriction of calories or carbohydrates leads to dangerously high levels of acids called ketones that build up in the blood and can poison the body.
Weight loss phases are not recommended for pregnant or nursing women
Rebound weight gain after rapid weight loss