Health and WellnessDiets and weight loss aids

Schwarzbein principal

In The Schwarzbein Principle Dr. Diana Schwarzbein - a practising endocrinologist, explains her secret to long-term health and weight control: balance your metabolism to re-energize your immune system. Her health program encourages the following:

• A balanced a low-carb/low-fat diet
• To release stress through calming exercises
• To eliminate chemical dependency on tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine
• Eliminating cardio exercise in favor of resistance training and stretching

Foods allowed:

Most whole foods, meat, cheese, eggs, tofu, dairy, olive oil, canola oil, walnut oil, butter, avocados, nuts, cheese and cream, most vegetables (non-starchy vegetables are unlimited), small portions of whole grains, low glycemic fruits.

Foods to be avoided:

Trans-fats (margarine, processed baked goods), caffeine, nitrates, artificial sweeteners.