No White Foods Diet

Plant based foods should not be avoided.

I had a boss who told me about this 5 or 6 years ago. It was the only diet he lived by, and he claimed that he'd been eating that way for 30 years. No white flour (or derived products), avoid simple sugars, no potatoes, no sour cream, no mayo, no frosting (which usually meant no cake, ack!). It can't be all that good. I mean, the man didn't eat cake. There's something wrong there.

Is this the one Dr. Gott wrote about?

This is racist!!!!

This diet does not avoid all plant-based foods but most **white** plant-based foods. This plan is essentially "Sugar-Busters". Though simplified, it's how we explained "Sugar-Busters" to people. It's healthy, providing a wide range of nutrients and foods from every food group except sugary desserts (just kidding -- I **do** know that dessert is not a food group). It's also relatively easy to implement but it does need to be a lifestyle change and not a short-term diet.

Soo...how are white beans bad for you?

I would avoid white bread. Rice/Potatoes? Probably not, since I usually combine them with something protein-rich and veggies. It is a good rule of thumb, though.

A lot of people these days avoid white pasta/flour/etc because they are likely to have high fructose corn syrup or enriched flour in them, which means they are not getting the most nutritional bang for their buck. Whole grain products, if they are not enriched (and check the labels because 'whole wheat' doesn't necessarily mean whole grain) provide more fiber since the entire wheat germ is present. People who choose this diet should do so for health reasons and not simply avoid 'white' food just because the color implies less nutritional value. A potato can be incorporated into a balanced diet...it's all about how you make your meals work for you and your lifestyle.

I guess I should have patented this a long time ago since I have been doing this for a long time! MAn, I could have been rich! Common sense to me!

I don't eat many of the "white" foods on the list, but I wouldn't exclude ALL white foods from my diet. The rice, sugar, flour, bread, etc. are definitely not necessary in your diet, but what's wrong with jicama, cauliflower, potatoes (with the skin), white beans, parsnips, onions, mushrooms, etc.? And even though it isn't white, brown sugar is no healthier than white sugar...it's just white sugar with molasses in it.

What about cauliflower???! Seriously though, great article. Of course there’s a lot more that could be said about ideal nutrition, but simplicity is always a benefit in getting started, and this would certainly be a great start. I would, however, be wary of relying too heavily on the whole-grain equivalent of most white foods. First problem – anything labelled whole grain legally only has to be 51% whole grains. Second problem – they’re still processed carbohydrates. My best diet tip? Don’t eat anything that didn’t once swim, fly, live in a field, or is green in colour.

"Of course with anything there are some exceptions. Cauliflower and parsnips are white, but are allowed."

Some people didn't read very carefully...

How about milk, bananas, apples, eggplant?

I follow this plan loosely. I don't eat white bread, potatoes,pasta,rice, and crackers. I replaced the white bread with whole wheat and the white crackers with wheat crackers. I incorporated more fruits and vegetables in my diet. I tend to stay away from red meat and eat more turkey,chicken, and fish. I find that I have lost my taste for chips and sweets. If I do eat the chips or sweets, it usually don't taste the same and I end up eating a bite and putting it back. I don't bother with fast food any more. I drink a lot of water and do mild exercise. So far things are great. I am losing two pounds a week.

CAN YOU EAT EGGS ON THE NO WHITE DIET???