EMAIL THREAD No Flour No Sugar diet Has anyone heard or tried this diet? Sun. Jun 3, 11:24am

no flour no sugar Yes. It's amazingly fast weight loss. I lost 30 lbs. in three months with no exercise. It's also nearly impossible to stay on. Which is why I'm back here! Sunday, June 03, 2007, 12:16 PM

i met a nutritionist who prepared brownies for people who follow this type of diet - she used chickpeas, egg, carob powder, and agave nectar [an extremely low lycemic natural sweetner] and they were delicious. alot of people follow this diet for allergy maintenance. i met a family who ate only meat, lettuce, and rice as their main foods. Sunday, June 03, 2007, 11:13 PM

Yes. I lost 70 pounds eating this way. When I had another baby, though, I gained 30 of it back, which is why I'm starting again. It's difficult the first 2 weeks, but after that it gets easier. I've lost 8 pounds this time around already. Monday, June 04, 2007, 10:15 AM

Does anyone have any pointers? Is it harder than atkins? It seems more mild since it allows for fruit and rice potatos ect. Thursday, June 07, 2007, 10:06 PM

People don't realize that fat isn't the enemy when it comes to dieting. Its sugar, it does crazy things to your metabolism and makes you crave even more of it. Our body needs fat to function in fact taking in a good amount of Omega3's and 6's contribute to fat loss. The body is constantly burning fat everyday but the moment you eat carbs its either 1. slowed down or 2. stopped. But we need carbs to function, carbs give us energy to get on with our day and carbs deliver nutrients to various parts of the body. So I suggest eating good carbs which are low-glycemic which don't have that big of an effect on our blood sugar. Flour is n't a good carb at all. Has no nutritional value whatsoever. Eat the good stuff only that does the body good. Friday, June 08, 2007, 5:22 AM

Is this liek a low glycemic load diet? Monday, June 11, 2007, 8:43 PM

I'm doing this for health reasons. I developed an auto-immune disorder 2 years ago. Regardless of the medication, I had a relapse. It was at that point that I had an Ah HA moment and a nutritionist suggested that I remove white flour and sugar from my diet. Substituting it with as many organic (colorful) veggies as possible. You get used to it! For me it is not a diet, but a lifestyle. That's not to say I never give into temptation, however, it is very seldom and I hope that my continued good health is proof enough for me to stay motivated to keep on the right path. Monday, June 11, 2007, 9:23 PM

5:22 is sooo right.. I couldn't have said it better myself. It is all about the TYPE of carbohydrate and not fat at all. Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 10:12 AM

sugar becomes fat. Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 10:23 AM

5:22, when you say "Flour is n't a good carb at all. Has no nutritional value whatsoever" do you mean all flour, including whole wheat flour? I have been eating bread made from sprouted grains as opposed to whole wheat flour b/c it has more fibre, and i was wondering if there was more to it than just the fibre. Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 10:26 AM

How does this thing work just avoid these two ingredients? How does this thing work- just avoid flour and sugar and by - products? Whole grains are permissible?? What about supplements-L-Carnitine??? Whole grain cereals- Uncle Sam??? Thursday, June 14, 2007, 9:50 AM

no wheat no sugar diet I have been on the no wheat diet for almost a year. It definitely works. I consume less sugar than I used to, but my main reduction/elimination has been wheat and gluten of all forms. Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 9:07 AM

Yes it is not really a diet rather than just a great way to eat in general. It is basically sticking away from the 5 white poisons, that have all been linked to severe health conditions, weight problems, cancer, and many others. They are processed white flour, sugar, dairy, fat from red meat, and salt. Now wheat is great for you as long as it is 100% non enriched or bleached wheat. Wheat products contain glucose which is essential for building and maintaining muscle. Fruit of course is a must just not too much. Reading the ingredients is a good habit. When it comes to sugar avoid High Fructose corn syrup, Sucrose Glucose, Sucrose, Sugar. 100% cane sugar, cinnamon, honey are some good alternatives. Just as sweet honey and cinnamon are the best options, honey especially the health benefits from it are amazing. If your buying fruit juice or any pre-made vegetable sauce ( such as marinara) avoid tomato pastes or concentrates, it is a clever way for them to hide ingredients, some concentrates contain added sugar. An alternative to dairy is always soy milk, just make sure it is lactose free. Also avoid salt is the oldest preservative, also it dehydrates your body, which can make you think your hungry when your not. Also some good points on when you go shopping try avoiding products where the fat calories are more than half of the total calories, except some items like all natural peanut butter is great for you. Also be careful of trans-unsaturated and hi saturated fat foods, best fats are poly and mono-unsaturated fats. Substituting (replacing) saturated fats with unsaturated fats helps to lower levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood. They are easier to burn off as well. Sunday, November 25, 2007, 1:42 AM

Recipe for brownies Hello! I did a search for a brownie recipe which calls for chick peas, but I could not locate one. Do you have the recipe? My husband and I are both on the "No FLour, No Sugar" diet, and we really like it. :-) Thanks! Wednesday, February 06, 2008, 6:07 PM

Free No Sugar No Flour Recipes at Happy2BeMe.com I found this site with nearly a 100 no sugar-no flour recipes at www.Happy2BeMe.com Link Thursday, April 17, 2008, 3:44 PM

Just starting out! I heard of the no flour, no sugar diet from my neighbor, who looks amazing for her age. She told me the basics to avoid, and I began the diet a month later, though I was skeptical. By the end of the first day, I noticed a marked increase in my energy levels throughout the day. I also noticed my mood was better (I'd been feeling so tired and foggy all the time!) The second day I felt even better, and on the third day when I put my work pants on, they fit better. Before when I would sit down, they would squeeze my middle so tightly it hurt. Now they are perfectly comfortable when I sit, no squeezing. I had also been feeling bloated and had some gastrointestinal upset prior to beginning this diet, and my doc recommended staying away from dairy for a while. I did that and no more bloating and retaining water. Instead of cow's milk I am drinking hemp milk, which is extremely high in Omega 3 and 6's, as well as complete digestible proteins. It doesn't have the gross aftertaste that soy milk does, the texture is similar to milk. The brand name is Living Harvest, and the vanilla flavor is the best. It's not very sweet, but not too bland either. My 3 and 1 year old boys both love it, and it complements my diet quite nicely. My husband and I have been making smoothies with it, fresh fruit and ice in the blender. It tastes like a treat and is a great way to put a spin on your fruit intake. I am eating tons more veggies than I have in my entire life (I'm 30). I snack on celery with peanut butter or almond butter (all natural--reg. PB has lots of sugar, watch out!) and sugar snap peas. I'm eating much more salad (no iceberg lettuce because it has no nutritional value--green leaf, red leaf and romaine are best) and use *maybe* a tablespoon of dressing to avoid adding too many extra calories. As for bread, I found an alternative. Silver Hills makes a no-flour sprouted grain bread called "Squirrely" bread. It's much drier than regular bread, but healthy and in compliance with this diet. You can still eat a grilled cheese sandwich and have toast in the mornings with your eggs, hooray! I changed my eating style completely overnight, have been on this diet 10 days and lost at least 5 pounds already, and that is without exercising. I plan to start an exercise program this week, and keep up with the diet. As far as cheating, I would bet that having a chocolate cookie or 1/2 cup of your favorite ice cream would be an OK reward for every full week you adhere to this diet. Watch out for sugar-free candies and chocolate, by the way, as they contain up to 50% saturated fat per serving, and are NOT healthy. Good luck, everyone!!!! Monday, September 01, 2008, 4:36 PM

fruit can u eat fresh fruit on this diet. i tried it before is a hard diet. Monday, July 13, 2009, 10:20 AM

Hi I have been eating this way for several months to balance my hormones and I can tell you that I have never felt better! I actually eat NO wheat or sugar or artificial sweetners. I do not have a hard time with it. It is a way of eating I enjoy. Don't miss any of it! If you currently eat allot of junk, bread, packaged foods etc...it may be hard at first but once you get rid of all that is stored up in your system, it will be easy! Good luck! .Shanna Monday, July 13, 2009, 12:03 PM

I don't believe that any diet where you cut specific foods out entirely, especially ones you enjoy, is a healthy way to live. If you love bread, pizza, and sugary things you are only going to feel deprived on this diet which will mean you will more than likely fail. Better to limit these things and learn to control your habits with them than cutting them out altogether. Monday, July 13, 2009, 1:49 PM

I have to agree with waht the P.P. just said. If you cannot LIVE this way then it is not for you. I don't eat allot of that stuff anyways so I dont miss it. When I do want something really bad I have a little bit and call it good. Most of the time though, this works for me! You need to figure out what it is that you can live with. That is the trick to any healthy eating plan. Monday, July 13, 2009, 2:11 PM

I've been sugar free for 5 weeks now. Lost about 15 lbs, no exercise. I've been wheat free for 4 years, and don't use white rice flour. Sugar free is not easy. I missed ketchup till I made my own. I miss having a bison salami, smoked meat or turkey bacon sandwhich (the bread thing is easy- flax bread, almond bread, sprouted bread) That being said, fruit is the only sugar I've had for 5 weeks- no honey, no molasses, no agave; just xylitol. Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 12:28 AM

no flour no sugar I love this way of living! i even have a super good chocolate recipe! Anyone interested?! Its easy. 1 Cup all-natural smuckers peanut butter, 2-100% cocoa chocolate cubes, and about a half a cup of honey. All you have to do is heat up the three ingredients with about a tablespoon of honey. simmer until mixed. poor into container and let cool. it tastes so good! and its no flour and no sugar! Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:59 PM

recipe revamp sorry you heat up the ingrediants with a tablespoon of BUTTER not honey, sorry Thursday, August 13, 2009, 11:00 PM

chocolate recipe Sounds good! I will try Friday, August 14, 2009, 3:44 PM

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