WELCOME, joeas:

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does anyone have advice on vegetarian combined with NSD diets?- am willing to include fish if this is not possible, but no other animal products.



Please don't attempt the NSD while being vegetarian--I tried it for the last of the 23 years total I was a vegetarian and almost got diabetes from the experience trying to keep my energy levels up...

At least fish--salmon, tuna, tilapia, cod, trout, bass--should help very much, but I still avoid pork (it is NOT the 'other' white meat!) and eat small amounts of steak and hamburger but often rely upon starch-free turkey or chicken dogs. It is Ok and even healthful to eat tofu on occasion, but I eat no more than one serving of this weekly.

The NSD should not become a fat-heavy diet, which is not particularly healthful, but a balanced diet with emphasis on raw vegetables, plenty of natural fruits, and occasional cooked meals that include some good protein source. Good things often overlooked are nuts, sprouts, raisins/dates, a snack of dark chocolate, and it is important to take concord grape juice (unsweetened) about 3X daily 6-8oz to avoid carb withdrawal.

Please keep us posted with your experiences and questions.

Much renewed HEALTH to You in far greater amounts than anticipated by self-effort,
John