[Magdalen] Eliminating sugar?

[Grace Cangialosi]

Thanks, Ann--that sounds a whole lot better!

> On Jan 27, 2015, at 1:21 PM, Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu> wrote:
> 
> Grace, I was mistaken when I said NO grains.  I do have one serving of
> grain at breakfast (but no flour, no sugar), and when I reach my weight
> goal, I will be able to add another serving of grain OR a potato at lunch.
> I assume as I work my maintenance program, there may be yet another serving
> of grain or potato at dinner, if my weight will tolerate it (but I don't
> know all the details of the maintenance program yet).  So grain is ok (as
> cereal in the morning, then also at lunch) - just not flour of any kind.  I
> eat dairy, can have cheese, eggs, and meat 2 meals per day.  I also can
> have beans, which are a source of protein.  Two servings of fruit, 2 big
> salads per day, one other serving of vegetable.  It's a well-balanced
> program, and most doctors who review it rave about it.  It is part of a
> 12-step program, though, so it includes lots and lots of support from
> others.  I doubt I'd be able to maintain it on my own, and wouldn't want to.
> 
> Ann
> 
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> Buffalo, NY
> ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
> blog:  www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com
> 
> On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 12:48 PM, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> I'm still trying to figure out how to get anything like a balanced diet
>> with no grains, hardly any fruit, no dairy that I can see. I had thought
>> that whole grains, or flour made from them (not wheat) plus legumes, were
>> one of the best ways to get protein.
>> 
>> I realize that I've gotten suggestions from many of you, and I'm
>> grateful.  The only common denominator seems to be no sugar and no white
>> flour--or maybe no wheat flour of any kind.  Are those the most important
>> ones to eliminate, and will that make a significant difference?
>>