The simple answer is no. You have to consider your objective for going on a diet. Is it to lose weight, or is it for other medical reasons. In my case, I was diagnosed with some hardening of the coronary arteries. Not obstructive, so no cause for surgical action.

So, I asked the doctor what kind of diet I should be on? Maybe a vegan or vegetarian diet. Our local supermarket has a dietitian on staff who said a Mediterranean diet would work best for me.

So, cut out processed food, eat less red meat, more fish, make sure I eat more fruit and vegetables. Most importantly, she considered my then current diet and said that I was not getting enough fiber. A lot of gluten-free breads don’t contain any or enough fiber. So, now it is time to eat oatmeal every day. A few weeks later, I have lost 12 lb, and feel good – apart from the pain in my lower back, but that is another story!

I think the key thing is not to lose weight too quickly, and make sure you check with your doctor before you start going on a crazy diet! Also, try and find a dietitian who can provide guidance and point out where in your store the good stuff can be found. Once you have done that, find some good diet recipe books and get cooking!

Last night I made an awesome dish that contained beans, mushrooms, vegetables, onions, soy sauce – only took me a short time to produce, but even less time to eat it!

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