NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIONS

SP Complete^® or SP Complete^® Dairy-Free  –  At least 2-3 shakes per day

Whole Food Fiber or Gastro-Fiber^®   –  1 T w/ shakes or 3 capsules, 3 times a day (9 capsules/day)

SP Cleanse^®   –  7 capsules, 3 times per day (21 capsules/day)

• Shakes:  2 -3 SP Complete Shakes daily
• Try  to eat 60-75% vegetables and 25% or less of fruit
  • Glycemic Index:  If weight-loss is desired, fruits and vegetables higher on the Glycemic index and should be eaten in smaller quantities (sweet potatoes, yams, and  bananas are examples of higher glycemic foods).
  • You may lightly steam or sauté your vegetables, but it is best to eat at least half of them raw.
  • Try to get organic if possible; they are much higher in vital nutrients and will leave you feeling more satisfied.
  • Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables; choose a rainbow of colors.
• Water: Drink at least half your body weight in ounces per day ( For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, it is recommended to drink at least 75 ounces of water daily)
• Lentils or Wild/Brown Rice: 1-2 servings  of lentils of 1 serving of brown/wild  rice per day
  • Average serving size = ½ cup  cooked (measure carefully)
  • Please note: Lentils have higher  protein and less carbohydrates than rice.  For blood glucose management, choose lentils more often than rice.  To enhance weight-loss, you may choose to limit lentils and rice from your Program.
• Butter  and Olive Oil:  Organic butter and cold-pressed olive oil are allowed in limited quantities.
• Salad Dressing:      Homemade only
• No  alcohol, coffee, tobacco, caffeine, or other stimulants.  If a caffeine withdrawal headache occurs, a teaspoon or two of coffee/black tea can be utilized to decrease symptoms (3 days maximum).
• What to Eat:  See your Purification Program Guide and Recipe Guide to get great meal ideas.
• Exercise: Exercise and sweat daily.  This should include  both aerobic and strength training.