The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms

Don’t overdo your protein intake, however; that is, don’t exceed these recommendations. If there is excess amino acid floating around in your bloodstream, your body will convert it to glucose to use for fuel, defeating the body’s ability to burn fat.

You may need to change your mindset from “eliminate carbs” to “get enough fat.”

Most people actually need three to four weeks to reach peak fat-burning adaptation.

Low-net-carb foods do not have a significant impact on your blood sugar and are therefore likely to help support weight loss.

Total carbohydrates - Fiber = Net carbohydrates

On the Galveston Diet, you’ll be tracking net carbs. Net carbs are the total grams of carbohydrates in any given food minus its grams of fiber.

Complex carbohydrates are high-fiber foods, which improve your digestion and overall gut health. They also help stabilize your blood sugar, keep your energy at an even level, and help you feel satisfied longer after meals. They are less likely to be deposited as fat.

Examples of complex carbs are vegetables, legumes, fruits, and whole grains. My favorites are apples, artichokes, asparagus, bell peppers, beets, berries, broccoli, broccoli slaw, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, leafy greens, nuts and seeds, and pickles. These are carbs to enjoy.

70 Percent Healthy Fats These include avocado, avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil, olives, seeds (especially chia and flax seeds), butter, raw nuts (especially almonds, macadamia nuts, pecans, and walnuts), nut butters (no sugar added), and mayonnaise (olive oil or avocado oil based).