Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (52 page)

Plums—
high in fiber and rich in potassium needed to reduce water retention.

Quinoa—
highly nutritious grain, high in magnesium, iron, B vitamins, fiber, and protein.

Raw shelled hemp seeds—
my weight loss seed! The essential fats have been found to be beneficial in the treatment and prevention of many diseases, including obesity.

Sea vegetables—
rich in minerals and iodine, a commonly deficient nutrient needed for thyroid function and metabolism.

Sprouted seeds—
contain bio-available nutrients, protein, and fiber needed for blood-sugar control.

Herbs and Supplements for weight loss

B vitamins
to help metabolize carbs and proteins. Take 50 to 100 mg a day.

L-tyrosine
to reduce appetite. Take 500 mg before all meals.

Coenzyme Q10
is a metabolic stimulant that helps facilitate weight loss—especially useful when you’re really fatigued. Take 100 mg a day.

Triphala
to clean out your colon.

Digestive enzyme supplements
to aid nutrient uptake and help suppress appetite. Take one capsule with every meal.

Gillian McKeith Organic Energy Powder
as a great meal replacement when eating on the run.

Flax oil supplements
or linseeds to replenish drastically needed EFAs.

Chromium polynicotinate
to regulate blood-sugar swings. Take 200 mcg a day with lunch and dinner.