Each of three meals per day should consist of:
5—bites of protein
4—bites of vegetables
3—bites of carbs, preferably whole grains
2—bites of sweets
1—minute between bites
Add: One mid-morning snack, one mid-afternoon snack (yogurt or other dairy, fruit, nuts), a multivitamin, and 8 glasses of water each day.
Rules for this diet plan:
- If you do not want dessert, you can eat two additional bites of protein, vegetables, or carbs.
- If your menu items are not separated, eat 14 total bites. For example, a pasta dish would not be separated.
- One subtle way to help count bites is to move a piece of food off to the side of your plate for each bite you eat.
- Bites should be “normal”-sized and chewed well.
- Eat “mindfully.” Don’t be distracted. Savor each bite.
- Limit diet soda to one per day.
- Prepare foods in a healthy manner. Limit fats to two teaspoons of heart-healthy oils each day.
- Use food pyramid guidelines for snack portions.
- Include a minimum of 30 minutes each day of exercise.
- Choose denser foods to stay full longer.
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