Food FAQs
The following FAQs are regarding food-related issues.
Help! I am having muscle spasms since starting BLE.
You should definitely see your doctor, as this is not a typical side effect of weight loss or starting to eat a healthier diet. However, if you have stopped eating all packaged foods and are not adding any salt to …
Can we have tamari?
Yes, you can have it as a condiment.
Can we have Tamarind paste?
Tamarind paste is very sweet, and as such it’s not a BLE-friendly food.
Can we have sardines?
Yes, sardines count as a protein. Just drain them really well (perhaps pat them with a paper towel to remove as much oil as possible). Weigh 4 oz. for a female’s protein serving and 6 oz. for a male’s protein …
Can we have horseradish?
Yes, horseradish is a condiment, but make sure it’s pure horseradish (without sugar or any other form of sweetener in the first three ingredients) and not horseradish “sauce.”
There are so many different kinds of balsamic vinegar. Are they all BLE-friendly?
Most are BLE-friendly, but beware of any “balsamic vinegar” that appears thick, like syrup, as opposed to thin, like water. If it has the consistency of syrup, it’s not BLE-friendly. Other than that, white balsamic vinegar is fine and many …
Can we eat Sugar free gelatin?
No, sugar-free gelatin is artificially sweetened and the sweet taste triggers cravings.
Can we have plain Ezekiel cereal?
Yes, as long as it’s the “Original” or “Golden Flax” flavor, and not the “Cinnamon Raisin” or “Almond” flavors.
Can we have Bolthouse Farms dressing?
Yes. Bolthouse Farms is a low-calorie dressing, so 2 oz. would count as 1 fat serving. But keep in mind that it is a very processed food with a lot of questionable ingredients, so we recommend avoiding daily or regular …
Can we have Waldon Farms dressing?
Yes, Waldon Farms dressing can be used as a condiment, but because it has some strongly questionable ingredients (like sucralose and preservatives), we recommend not using more than 1 oz. per meal and avoiding daily or regular use.