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Diets A-Z: The Fat Flush Plan

the theory: Protein-rich foods, essential fats from flaxseeds and other omega-3-rich oils, vegetables and some spices can boost our metabolism by up to 25% and help burn off excess calories. The fat flush plan suggests that by eliminating foods such as wheat, milk and yeast-based seasonings, bloating will be banished since these products are believed to retain fluid as well as slowing down our metabolism.

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There are three phases of the Fat Flush Plan. The first phase lasts for two weeks and is based on up to a 1,200-calories-a-day diet plan that supposedly jumpstarts the metabolism for weight loss and transforms your body shape. The first phase diet plan emphasises:

At least 225g protein-rich foods a day, such as eggs, fish, chicken and whey (protein in egg)

Essential fats from flaxseed (linseed) oils

Antioxidant-rich vegetables (except beans, parsnips, carrots, peas, pumpkin, acorn or butternut squash ? these are forbidden)

Spices such as ginger, cayenne, mustard and cinnamon

`Long life cocktail? made from diluted cranberry juice and ground flaxseedsStarchy carbohydrate foods such as bread, potatoes and cereals are forbidden in the first phase

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