Is there any average weight-loss one could expect to lose after following the 21-day program or is it very dependent on the individual?
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 In The Coconut Diet book you will find:
- An exciting easy-to-use 21-day weight loss program complete with carefully selected foods and suggestions for each meal of everyday. You will also find suggestions on how coconut oil speeds up your metabolism for weight loss and its disease-fighting benefits
- Four important quizzes to find out if you have symptoms of conditions such as candidiasis or fibromyalgia, which can act as barriers to your weight loss success
- Cleansing plans designed to eliminate toxins from your liver, gallbladder and colon that will contribute to weight loss, better digestion, increased energy and a more youthful appearance
- Detailed shopping lists that contain the foods you should avoid and those you should buy for the Coconut diet
- Over 70 delicious recipes like crispy coconut chicken salad, Thai coconut salmon and many more mouth-watering dishes
- Plenty of testimonials and personal success stories from people from every walk of life who used coconut oil to improve the quality of their life
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Though it is dependent on the individual, most people report a weight loss of about three pounds per week. Some people have lost considerably more weight than that. Other people seem to be stuck and unable to lose weight no matter what they do. In this case, I recommend that they follow the dietary plan of Phase I and incorporate Phase II, which is the cleansing (detoxification) program that includes the colon cleanse, liver cleanse, gallbladder cleanse and kidney cleanse.
Many people have discovered that when their organs of elimination are cleansed and performing more efficiently, weight comes off naturally. If weight loss is still slow, there may be specific conditions such as candadiasis or hypothyroid that should be addressed. I cover such conditions in Chapters 4 and 5 of The Coconut Diet and there are quizzes to help in determining if any of these conditions apply.
You mentioned that The Coconut Diet could help women with PMS symptoms. What other health conditions specifically related to women does the coconut diet help? What about specific health-issues related to men?
Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, candadiasis and hypothyroid seem to plague more women than men. The Coconut Diet has helped improve all these conditions. The Coconut Diet appears to be very heart healthy, which is excellent for men. There are a number of stories in The Coconut Diet from people who have actually seen their cholesterol -- LDL and triglycerides -- go down and HDL (the good cholesterol) go up with The Coconut Diet.
What's the best way to get the full sleep benefits coconut oil has to offer rather than experiencing the opposite -- extra energy?
One of the benefits many people report after starting The Coconut Diet is better sleep. Some people experience exceptional energy with The Coconut Diet; they have found that they cannot eat coconut oil in the evening or they will experience too much energy and find it hard to fall asleep. It is advisable to start adding in coconut oil slowly. Some people have started with just one teaspoon, others with one tablespoon per day.
In a testimonial one woman said she was hesitant about the taste of coconut oil in foods such as eggs and in stir-fry. What advice would you give to those either not fond of the taste of coconut or hesitant about how it may change the taste of their foods?
Most people have found that cooking with coconut oil makes the food taste better and blends well with other flavors. Actually, the oil doesn't taste like coconut. From ethnic dishes to eggs and vegetables, coconut oil doesn't alter flavor unfavorably. Most people say they really enjoy meals prepared with coconut oil.
Your recipes sound very tasty yet simple and easy-to-make. Where did your recipe ideas come from?
A number of the recipes are dishes I prepare at home for my husband and myself such as curried chicken salad, turkey roll-ups and Thai coconut salmon. Other recipes such as the lemon-tarragon fish, Indian coconut vegetable curry, and wild rice and butternut squash pilaf were designed by chefs -- three chefs in all contributed recipes.
How important is it to incorporate cleansing into The Coconut Diet program?
I have observed that the cleansing programs are very important to ideal weight management and vibrant health. For example, the liver, which is the filter system of the body and the fat-burner, cannot burn fat as efficiently as it should when it is congested with toxins. Once the liver is cleansed, people often find that weight loss is accelerated.
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