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		THE DELIMA DIET "Eat well today, feel better tomorrow." RECOMMENDED DAILY WATER INTAKE: 3 liters GENERAL ADVICE: Do not eat too fast and chew your food well. Avoid refined sugar. Avoid carbonated water drinks (drink water instead). Adjust proportions according to daily activity. You should never feel full ("stuffed") or too full after a meal. Try not to skip meals. Brush your teeth (or if overly enthused, floss) after each meal. NOTE: Try to eat SOMETHING at least every three hours.	MORE TIPS • The De Lima Diet • General Nutritional Advice • Six Important Ingredients In Your Diet • Fourteen Steps to a Healthy Diet • Heart Association Eases Diet Guidelines

		BREAKFAST SNACK #1 LUNCH About 300 calories About 100-200 calories About 400 - 500 calories 5 egg whites or 2 scoops of Protein Powder or 1 Protein Shake (with water, no juice) PLUS 1 piece of fruit or non-fat yogurt or 1 small salad 1 piece of chicken breast or lean red meat or low fat fish/tuna PLUS 1 cup oatmeal or 1 bagel or 2 pieces of toast or 1 medium sweet potato or 1 piece of fruit PLUS 1 medium potato or 1 medium sweet potato or yam or 1/2 cup of rice (choose brown rice over white) or 1 small serving of legumes or 1 cup of mixed vegetables 1 multivitamin + multiple minerals and vitamin E (check with your doctor how much you need) SNACK #2 DINNER LATE NIGHT SNACK About 100 - 200 calories About 300 calories About 100 calories 1 Protein Shake with a small piece of fruit and water or Snack #1 1 piece of chicken breast or low fat fish or lean steak PLUS 1 Protein Shake (2 scoops protein mixed with a small amount of water) 1 Protein Shake (2 scoops protein mixed with a small amount of water)