A: You may substitute on serving of nuts/seeds and add a fiber supplement or two extra servings of category one veggies.
2. Q: What do I do if I miss my Medical Food shake?
A: Add one serving of concentrated protein to your meal plan.
3. Q: How much water should I consume, on a daily basis?
A: You should drink half of your body weight, in ounces of water, each day.
4. Q: What kind of sugar substitute should I use?
A: Use any product that is made from the Stevia plant( ie: Truvia, Pruvia, etc.)
5: Q: How should I mix my Medical Food.
A: Add 8-10 ounces of cold water, (crushed ice, if desired) and shake in a shaker cup or blend with a blender.
6. Q: How long should I blend my Medical Food shake?
A: Blend for a maximum of 10-12 seconds.
7. Q: What can I add to my Medical food shake?
A: Get creative! Blend your shake with fruit, nuts/seeds, extracts, Truvia, etc.
8. Q: Can I use spices?
A: Absolutely! Make your food flavorful. Use a variety of spices/herbs including: Cumin, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, Rosemary, Dill, Basil, Garlic, Marjaram, Oregano, Sage, Paprika, cayenne pepper, red/black pepper, Sea Salt, Parsley, Nutmeg, Cloves, etc.
9. Q: What can I add to my water to make it flavorful?
A: Add frozen fruit to water, instead of ice cubes or squeeze in some fresh lemon or lime juice.
10. Q: Can I have popcorn?
A: Popcorn is not a good snack choice, due to it's higher glycemic
index(70-80). You can have it 1-2 times a month, but stick to one serving and eat the low fat
variety.
Try soy nuts(they look like popcorn kernels). Heat them in the microwave for a few
Try soy nuts(they look like popcorn kernels). Heat them in the microwave for a few
seconds, and then add sea salt. The flavor is very similar to popcorn( it will fall into your
legume category).
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