Preparing for Phase 2 and have questions
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Preparing for Phase 2 and have questions
| Thu, 02-15-2007 - 2:39pm |
Hi everyone!
I am starting Phase 2 on MOnday and thinking ahead, as I have to get groceries this weekend...
So..it doesn't matter which fruit we start with or when in the day we have it?
What about the carb? If I really want popcorn more than cereal, can I do that?..or should I be eating something better for me? LOL To me, I would rather have 3 cups of fat free popcorn in the evening and eat the rest of the day like phase one, than add in a bread or cereal serving....
thoughts?
thanks so much,
t

Just wanted to say I'll be starting Phase 2 with you on Monday as well! Woo hoo!
Sorry, I know that's not an answer :)
"Belief is not required. Once you know this story
This is in my notes, I believe it's straight from the book:
In Phase 2, you'll gradually begin to reintroduce healthy carbohydrates into your diet. Here's how to do it: Week one and two: Add in two good carb choices daily. We suggest you reintroduce fruit at lunch, dinner, or as a snack, but it's not the best choice first thing in the morning at breakfast. We recommend a high-fiber cereal for breakfast. Week three and four: move to four good carbs choices daily: 1-2 fruits and 1-2 starches. Read more advice on reintroducing carbs here. Want specific food choices? You can now eat anything from the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy list as well as items from the Phase 2 Foods to Reintroduce list.
Thanks so much! I wasn't sure how these all fell into place...
Guess I'm having cereal! : )
..what I'm really looking forward to is the fruit, actually. My BF has been eating these wonderful navel oranges for the last couple of weeks and they smell amazing...(and I'm a fruit monster, to be sure!)
t
Hi again! : )
Do you happen to know if Fibre 1 is a good cereal choice? I know Kashi go lean is....I don't have the box with me (I'm at work) and I can't seem to get it by 'googling' to see the ingredients...(maybe I'm just tired?!)
Thanks so much,
t
Here are the cereal guidelines:
Cereal
Hot - 1/3 -1/2 cup, uncooked. Choose whole grain and slow-cooking varieties (no instant types).
Cold - 30 grams/1 ounce/3/4 cup. Varieties with 3.0 - 4.9 grams are “good” sources of fiber. “High” fiber cereals have 5.0 grams of fiber or more per serving. Choose a cereal with enough fiber to be at least on the upper end of “good,” and make sure it has less than 8 grams of sugar per serving."
I believe Fiber One fits into this but you'd want to doublecheck the box.
Hi,
Here some additional info on adding fruit:
When introducing fruits on Phase 2, include fruit in a mixed meal or snack (carbohydrates, protein and fat). This will assist you in avoiding blood sugar “rushes or crashes.” For best control of blood sugar levels it is suggested when starting Phase 2 to begin fruits later in the day, so as not to cause a drastic change in blood sugar levels.
Fiber One is a good choice.