by wellcurriculum | Mar 14, 2019
Yes, most gum, sugar free gum included, use artificial sweeteners. We encourage you to begin reading the labels of items you purchase to check the ingredients. This will ensure that you aren’t using a product that has an ingredient in it that you shouldn’t be...
by wellcurriculum | Mar 14, 2019
You need to eliminate all types of artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes, only consuming the sugars that naturally occur in your foods. That means eliminating natural and artificial sweeteners, including: Artificial Sweeteners: Acesulfame potassium (Sunett,...
by wellcurriculum | Mar 14, 2019
While incorporating 70% of your daily calories from healthy fats is important, we do not want you to get too caught up on actually counting calories. Remember that healthy fat calories are much higher than vegetable calories, so you can reach that 70% mark rather...
by wellcurriculum | Mar 14, 2019
Whenever grains are eliminated, you should eliminate ALL grains–even organic or sprouted grains. If in doubt, error on the side of not consuming the food and opt instead for foods from your veggies and good fats list. Grains to eliminate include: Amaranth Barley...
by wellcurriculum | Mar 14, 2019
No, flaxseed is not considered a grain. If you are currently consuming it, you can continue it during the grains elimination. Flaxseed can also be sprinkled on your food or added to shakes if you are experiencing cravings for carbs.
