No White Diet

Today, diet is a buzzword in the society. Everyone is looking for a simple diet to shed those unwanted extra pounds. The simplicity of no white diet lies in the basic idea of avoiding all white, plant-based foods, which are usually extremely high in starch. You are expected to enjoy more colorful, nutritious foods.

Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston have made 'no white diet' popular. It is actually a low glycemic index diet. This diet works for many people, as the diet is easy to adhere to even when eating out. Cutting down high glycemic index foods in the diet is not going to help lose weight, unless you cut down the portion. And rather than just focusing on diet alone, you also need to exercise regularly, if you want to achieve the desired weight loss.

Diet Plan that Includes No White Food

There is no fixed diet plan as such. You are supposed to follow a low carb diet plan that works. The diet should be essentially a 'balanced diet'. You should reduce unhealthy carbs in your diet. You should include lots of leafy vegetables, colorful vegetables and fruits in your diet. You should cut out sugars, salt and starches. Stop incorporating white flour (pasta, bread, cake, donuts, etc), white rice and potatoes, etc. Some exclude milk also. White foods like tofu, cauliflower and onions are low in carbs and good for you, so it is up to you whether to include them in your diet or not. You should include cuts of meat low in saturated fat and avoid consumption of processed meat like hot dogs, bacon etc. You may substitute unsweetened soy milk for low fat milk. You should plan your diet for the whole week, so that you can buy all the food items or ingredients well in advance. You should design your diet menu for breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner, according to the available ingredients.

Foods to be Included in No White Diet

The carb content in the food items may vary according to the serving size.

Vegetables:

• Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
• Hearty Greens like collards, mustard greens, kale, lettuces, chard, endive, spinach, radicchio, etc.
• Herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
• Sea vegetables like nori, Mushrooms
• Jalapeno peppers, artichokes, fennel, bamboo shoots, summer squash, zucchini, eggplant, Okra, turnips, pumpkins, carrots, etc.
• Cabbages, bok choy, jicama, radishes, celery, asparagus, broccoli, peppers, cauliflower, cucumbers, green beans, wax beans, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, leeks, etc.

Fruits:

• Avocados, apricots, apples, guavas, grapefruits
• Raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, blue berries
• Papaya, casabe melon, rhubarb, peaches, cantaloups, watermelon

You can incorporate whole wheat pasta, brown rice, full grain breads in your no white diet plan.

Diet Recipes

Tasty Chicken

Take boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Preheat oven to 350. Pour low fat salsa on chicken breasts and cook for about an hour. Add broccoli and asparagus for last 30 minutes of cooking. The vegetables should stay moist. If you wish, you may add tofu. Stir it up and serve.

You can prepare tasty and attractive salads by using different vegetables and fruits. You can combine vegetables and lean meat together.

Cantaloupe with Black Pepper

Take ripe cantaloupe, seeds removed. Take a medium bowl. Scoop out 1-inch balls with the help of melon baller and place them into the bowl. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and gently toss with 1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil. Cover a serving plate with endive leaves. Place cantaloupe balls on the leaves. Take 2 tsp snipped fresh chives and scatter over melon. The dish is ready to serve!

There are no hard and fast rules. You just have to avoid unhealthy white food, which is high in carbohydrates. Since, carbohydrates provide the necessary energy, you cannot eliminate them completely from your diet. Therefore, incorporating proportionate quantities of healthy carbs in your 'no white diet', will help you pass with flying colors. You will be able to achieve desired weight loss and lead your life actively and happily.