Sugar Bust Diet

The Sugar Busters Diet was founded on the idea that sugar, not fat, leads to obesity. Proponents believe that too much sugar consumption causes an increase in insulin, which can lead to weight gain. The diet is not necessarily a low carb diet as it does not eliminate carbohydrates. However, most carbs are prohibited since they contain sugar. Try the Sugar Busters Diet if you are comfortable with foregoing all sugar-containing foods.

Eliminate simple carbohydrates from your diet. This includes pasta, white bread, white rice, potatoes and white flour products such as cookies, cakes, crackers, bagels and muffins.

Remove sugary fruits, such as ripe bananas, raisins, grapes, tangerines, kiwi, oranges and pineapple from your daily food intake.

Eliminate vegetables high in starch (and carbohydrates) from your diet. Avoid beets, carrots, corn, peas, plantains and winter squashes.

Drink water or green tea instead of sugar-filled beverages such as juice, beer and soft drinks.

Eat fruits low in sugar such as strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapefruit, raspberries, melons, apricots, plums, peaches, pears, cherries, apple and papaya.

Add vegetables low in carbohydrates to your diet. This includes, but is not limited to, celery, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, avocado, peppers, green onions, asparagus, green beans, tomatoes and eggplant. Beans and sweet potatoes are also popular choices.

Include whole grains, such as brown rice, oatmeal and whole wheat bread in your diet. Items baked with whole grain flour are also allowed.

Use lean meat, fish and eggs as staples when following the Sugar Busters Diet.

Eat between 3 and 6 meals a day. Avoid eating after 8 p.m.

Pair the diet with regular exercise for optimum results. It is important to add at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity four times a week as you try to lose weight. Strength training to tone muscles and boost metabolism is also helpful.