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The McDougall Diet Update – Week 3 (August 15-21)

August 23, 2013 by Evelyn Parham

fruit-smoothi-mustacheThis is my update for the McDougall Diet, week three.  If you want to learn more about the McDougall diet, click here.

I usually share with you what I had for each day, but I will not do that in this post.  These  are the foods I ate during week three of following the McDougall diet:

Grains
Oats
Barley
Pasta (Jerusalem Artichoke Flour)
100% Wheat Bread

Vegetables
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli
Mustard Greens
Spinach
Romaine Lettuce
Tomatoes (technically a fruit)
Cucumber
Carrots
Red Onion
Mushrooms
Artichoke
Olives (technically a fruit)

Beans/Peas
Split Pea and Barley Soup
Black Bean and Lime Soup
Kidney Beans
Garbanzo Beans

Fruit
Bananas
Strawberries
Grapes
Nectarines
Apples
Lemons

Milk
Soy Milk

Seeds
Chia Seeds
Hemp Seeds

Other
Nutritional Yeast
100% Wheat Bread
Real Salt
Agave Nectar
Organic Kelp with Cayenne Seasonings
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Cumin
Chipotle Chile Pepper
Black Pepper
Pasta Sauce
Tamari (low sodium)

Snacks
Synder’s of Hanover Sourdough Nibblers/Snaps

Supplements
Vitamin B-12

My Fast Food Experience

I started the McDougall Diet on August 1, 2013 and since then I have not eaten out at any restaurants.  I cook my own food and enjoy it.

Dr. McDougall does not recommend eating out, especially while following the diet, but I ran errands one day and needed something to eat.  I stopped by a fast food joint, that I used to frequent.  I always order the veggie burrito.  The burrito has black beans, rice, corn, avocado, lettuce, and their secret sauce.

The first bite I took of the burrito tasted awful.  I could not believe that I used to eat this and think that it was the healthier choice on the menu.  There was a bad aftertaste that I had never noticed before, but I continued eating, because I was hungry.

I learned that after you give up fast food for a while and start eating whole foods that you prepare and cook yourself, that your taste buds change.  I do not have any desire to eat at that fast food joint any time soon.

fruit-smoothie-cinnamonBest Tasting Smoothie, Ever

I got tired of eating oatmeal and decided to make a breakfast smoothie. I made a smoothie that blew my taste buds away.  I had no idea the smoothie would be a success and I had to share it with you.  Below is the recipe for my quick breakfast smoothie:

Banana Strawberry Smoothie with an Oats and Cinnamon Twist

Makes one serving.

1 Frozen Banana
1/2 Cup Fresh Strawberries
1 Cup Organic Soy Milk (or any milk of your choice)
1/2 Cup Oats
1-3 Dashes of Ground Cinnamon (to taste)

Blend until creamy and enjoy.

*If you want to make more than one serving, double the recipe.

Final Words

Overall, I am still going strong following this diet.  I have started walking on my treadmill and doing a little strength training.

I really like the McDougall Diet, because it is not hard for me to follow.  It is very filling as well as economical.

Well, I guess that’s it.

Until next time…

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  1. Tam says

    August 25, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Hi Evelyn,

    Sounds like the McDougal plan is working for you so far. That’s great. I saw the book today while at a bookstore and thought of you 🙂

    Look forward to future updates. Take Care. Miss seeing your videos.

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      August 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM

      Hey Tam,

      So glad you stopped by.

      Okay, that’s cool. 🙂

      Funny you’d mention something about videos. I’m contemplating doing a hair video about why I cut my hair. This is probably confirmation that I should probably do it. 😉

      I’ll do a video up date about the McDougall plan, around the first week in September.

      I hope you are doing well and thanks for commenting!

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  2. Trinity says

    August 23, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Hi Evelyn,
    That smoothie seems delicious. Did you put raw oats in your smoothie, or did you cook them? I have never thought to add oats to a smoothie. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      August 24, 2013 at 11:37 PM

      Hey Trinity,

      It is. 🙂 Yes, I use uncooked oats.

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