The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet

Carbs broadly come in two main categories: Easily digestible carbs These are the sort that are rapidly absorbed by your body and which create an instant spike in blood sugar. These include not just the sugar you add to your tea or quaff in fizzy drinks, but also “natural sugars” such as honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, etc. Processed foods are stu

Courgette and feta salad – 270 calories Serves 1

Beetroot, apple and

Minimise or avoid the starchy “white

The Mediterranean diet includes a glass or two of wine with the evening meal. There have been endless arguments as to whether drinking moderate amounts of alcohol is healthy or not.

Snack on nuts: they are a great source of protein and fibre. Try to avoid salted or sweetened nuts, which can be moreish.

“Easily digestible carbs” also include starches like bread, rice, pasta and potatoes. This doesn’t mean that rice and potatoes are evil, but don’t pile your plate with them. Think of them more as a side dish than a staple and try to find alternatives. Complex, unrefined carbs These are the “good” type that contain lots of fibre, making them harder

Blueberry and green tea shake – 100 calories

Most weeks I try to fast. I have one day when I try to go at least 12 hours without food. I do this by having breakfast, skipping lunch and having a light evening meal.