The 17 day diet menu has quite some variety. In the initial phase it is a bit more restrictive, but even more foods are added as you progress through the cycles. You can find below a selection of the 17 day diet food list by cycle:
Cycle 1 Food List
You may look at this phase as being based on lean proteins and cleansing veggies, out of which you can eat unlimited amounts. Starchy foods and sugar are pretty much out. Your allowed carbs will come from low-sugar fruits that need to be consumed by 2 p.m.
- Poultry: turkey and chicken breasts, eggs (not more than 4/week and 2/day, but egg whites are unlimited)
- Fish: tilapia, tuna, flounder, salmon
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Artichoke, Asparagus, Bell peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Cabbage, Leeks, Lettuce, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, , Eggplant, Garlic, Green leafy vegetables, Green beans, Okra, Parsley, Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Fruits: Oranges, Apples, Grapefruit, Peaches, Prunes, Berries, Pears, Lemons
- Probiotics: sugar-free yoghurt, kefir, acidophilus milk
- Fats/Oils: flaxseed oil, olive oil
- Condiments: salsa, low-carb ketchup, pepper, mustard, vinegar, spices, herbs, fat-free salad dressing
- Water: drink at least 8 oz glasses daily.
Cycle 2 Food list
- Seafood: Mussels, Scallops, Crab, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp
- Lean Meat: Beef top loin, Beef top sirloin, Pork Tenderloin, Pork sirloin chops, Veal cutlet, etc
- Grains: Brown rice, Coucous, Quinoa, Oat bran, Millet, etc
- Starchy Vegetables: Potato, Corn, Yam, Breadfruit
- Legumes: Lentils, Black beans, Soy beans, Peas
You can also eat the cleansing vegetables, probiotics, oils and low-sugar fruits mentioned for cycle 1.
Cycle 3 Food List
- Lean Proteins: similar to the first two cycles, plus you are allowed to eat more poultry such as Canadian bacon, Cornish Hen, Pheasant
- Breads: Fiber-enriched bread, Gluten-free Bread, Oat Bran Bread, Rye Bread
- High Fiber Cereals: All-Bran, All-Bran Extra, Low Sugar Granola
- Pasta: High-fiber Pasta, Gluten-free Pasta, Whole-wheat Pasta
- Vegetables: the ones mentioned in the first two cycles and virtually any vegetable. You can consider for example also Chilies, Kohirabi, Radishes, Zucchini, Grape Leaves and so on
- Fruits: the ones mentioned on the first two cycles and almost all fresh fruits. You may try Bananas, Kiwi, Figs, Tangerine, Apricots and so on
- Probiotics: see the ones from the previous cycles plus low-fat milk, low-fat Ricotta cheese, Feta, Brie, low-fat Cheddar
- Fats: Avocado, Walnut Oil, Canola Oil, Mayonnaise, Nuts, Seeds, Trans-free Margarines
Cycle 4 Food List
This cycle is more about a lasting lifestyle change, in order to ensure the weight loss sustainability and the healthy eating habits for the rest of your life.
The same principle of ‘confusing’ your body applies. You will alternate five days of controlled eating with two days of higher calorie intake. You can therefore continue with this pattern and enjoy high flexibility in your menus.
In order to keep things on-track, you will of course monitor your weight. In case you notice weight gain, you can return to one of the cycles until you lose the excess weight.
Congratulations! By now you enjoyed the 17 day diet food list, achieved your weight loss goals and you are embarking on a lifelong journey of healthy eating. Moreover, you will be leading an active lifestyle and enjoying all the benefits that result from that.
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