Tips and Recipes for the Dukan Diet Attack Phase
90You'll find below some tips and recipes for the Dukan Diet. The information provided will help anyone already on the diet or who is thinking about starting Dr Pierre Dukan's highly successful weight loss formula the Dukan Diet. This diet is based around the principles of eating a diet which is low in fat and carbohydrate but high in protein.
If you would like a better understanding of this diet and lifestyle program you may find my hub about the Dukan Diet useful. You may also find my hub The Pros and Cons of the Dukan Diet of interest.
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Dukan Diet Tip 2 - Use Spices to Spice up your Food
Dukan Diet Tip 1 - Be prepared and think ahead.
It is important to drink a lot of water each and every day, and buying bottled water can be very expensive so if you need to drink tap water but like it cool from the refrigerator you need to keep a couple of jugs full of water in your fridge.
You also need to make sure you will have enough water to drink when you are away from home. If you don’t know whether or not you will be able to get water you will need to carry your own water with you.
Dukan Diet Tip 3 - Be organised and keep temptation at bay
If possible stock your fridge, kitchen cupboards and shelves with the correct foods for the stage you are at.
Disclaimer
Please remember that this article and my other articles about the Dukan Diet are written to provide general information and they are not intended nor should they be taken as a recommendation or endorsement of the Dukan Diet. Anyone with medical problems of any nature should see and consult a doctor before embarking on any diet or exercise program and even if you have no known health problems, it is still advisable for you to consult your doctor before you make any major changes to your lifestyle.
Dukan Diet Tip 4 - Pick your time.
The Attack Phase although short is quite extreme as you will only eating protein for between 2 and 10 days. So If you suffer from PMT, or regular migraines try to avoid starting your diet at this time. Also if you will have an extremely stressful period at work or at home try to wait until things are a little calmer and don’t start your diet immediately following an illness as you must give your body time to recover.
Plan your Attack Phase for a time when it will be easy for you to eat just protein. It might be worth taking a few days off work.
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Tip 6 for the Dukan Diet - Drink Plenty of Water
Dukan Diet Tip 5 - Don’t go Cold Turkey
You may experience Carb cravings during the protein only Attack Phase. Reducing the level of carbohydrates you eat in the three or four days preceding the start of the Attack Phase
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Dukan Diet Tip 7 - Plan for trips away or eating out
If you are in the Cruising Weight Loss Phase and need to travel but will only be away for up to five days adjust your pattern so that you eat Proteins and Vegetables while you are away as this will be easier. This planning ahead will also help if you are going out for a meal.
Tip 9 for the Dukan Diet - Use Mustard to add Variety
Dukan Diet Tip 8 - Enjoy your food
If this diet and lifestyle plan is going to be successful you will be following it for the rest of your life. If you aren’t enjoying what you are eating you are going to find sticking to this diet very hard. In the early stages this may need some effort and creativity but remember that you can use vinegar and all herbs and spices freely as well as a small amount of mustard.
Dukan Diet Tip 10 - Read my Hub
Read my hub with More Great Tips for the Dukan Diet!!!
Recipes
As I said you will need effort and/or creativity or a little help from your friends or from wherever you can get it to give yourself the greatest chance of success. I must admit that I don’t think I would have ever thought of using grilled flat mushrooms as the bun for my burger.
Following the Dukan Diet doesn’t mean that yummy desserts are the thing of the past as I found a very easy recipe which you can flavor differently to ring the changes.
Yummy Dukan Dessert (for four people)
- 6 free range egg yolks
- 16 fl oz fat free/skimmed milk
- ¼ tsp cornflour
- Artificial sweetener
- The flavoring of your choice such as coffee or vanilla
- Add the cornflour to the egg yolks and whisk well
- Gently heat the milk in a saucepan and add your flavouring and sweetener of choice
- When the milk is warm add the egg mixture and keep stirring until the mixture thickens sufficiently to stick to the back of the mixing spoon
- Pour into the individual dishes or dish of your choice
- Place in the refrigerator until set.
Dukan Diet Recipe - Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate
I also found a quick and delicious recipe for Hot Chocolate.
Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate
- 1 heaped tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 heaped tablespoon of fat free/skimmed milk powder
- Artificial sweetener
- 1 mug of fat free/skimmed milk
- Add the cocoa powder and milk powder to your mug
- Mix to a smooth paste using a small amount of the milk
- Whisk in the rest of the milk into mug
- Place in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sweeten to taste
- Enjoy!
More Dukan Diet Recipes
I realised that this hub had far more tips than recipes so I decided to do something about this. I started to gather recipes from far and wide but I ended up with so many that they wouldn't fit into just one hub.
I listed all the recipes in one capstone hub Dukan Diet Recipes and then provide you with a link to one of the four other hubs in which the recipes can be found. I've categorised the recipes I've collated into the following hubs
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Other Articles of Interest
This article is one of a series that I've written reviewing some of the more popular weight loss and lifestyle programs. If you found this article interesting you may enjoy reading the others in the series which are
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Hi Pamela
Thanks for being the first to comment. A hot chocolate drink should help any chocoholics!
Amber:)
Thanks for the tips!
You're very welcome thayak.
Amber:)
This sounds like a very interesting diet to go on. I like the idea of doing something for the rest of my life, if it works. I can not wait until there is no stress going on in my life because I live a very fast paced life. I am going to give it a try any way. Thanks for the tips.
Never even heard of the dukan diet, thanks for putting it in such detail :)
I hadn't heard of this diet either. It is basically the protein diet huh? Sort of like Atkins?
Hi, Amber. I really enjoy these recipes. I really care all about diet topic. And I found it again through this hub. Special recommendation for us.
Hi Wil
I'm pleased you found the hub useful. I hope your diet goes well.
Amber:)
Hello edguider
Although the diet has been around a long time it has only recently been translated from French so it is not that well known outside of France.
Amber:)
Hi TVTopTen
This diet does have a lot in common with Atkins.
Amber:)
Hi prasetio
Thanks for your special recommendation.
Amber:)
I've never heard of this diet, either. Good advice to check with your medical professional before going to any extremes.
Hi steph
Nice to meet you and thank you for your comment which I totally agree with.
Amber:)
now on day 12 of this diet and have already lost 5.2 (11.4 lbs) kilos and it is great! Not the least bit hungry, thanks to creative ways of eating the oat and wheat bran every morning---totally psyched as the the big results so fast keep me very very motivated! read the whole book before starting and it all makes total sense, especially the 'rest of your life' parts! love it and already love the surprised looks from friends!
Hi Rik
Congratulations on your success so far on the Dukan Diet. Keep it up.
Amber:)
Just thought Id share a new recipe with you all..
Garlic Prawns
10 x Raw, Peeled Prawns
1tsp Chopped Parsley
2tsp Minced Garlic
1tsp Wholegrain Mustard
1tbl Cottage Cheese or mix skim milk and cornflour.
A sprinkle of dried basil
Salt and Pepper
1tbl Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Mix all ingredients but the lemon juice together in a bowl, cover with cling wrap and put in fridge for 10-15mins to marinate.
Remove prawns from fridge and let settle at room temperature for 5-10mins
Place mixed ingredients in non stick pan on high heat. Stir regulary.
Add lemon juice and stir until prawns almost cooked.
Turn off heat, leave lid on pan until prawns are cooked.
To serve stir cottage cheese or cornflour/milk mix in
Last but not least.. ENJOY!! :)
Hi Jennalee
Nice to meet you. This is a great recipe for the Dukan Diet. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Amber:)
What a great and helpful resource. I find the biggest problem with any diet is the lack of preparedness and knowing what to eat. You've outlined such and amazing helpful guide to eliminate that. WOW your tips and recipes for the Dukan Diet is just the tool needed to really succeed and lose the weight and get healthy! Thank you so much your amazing. Peace :)
Hi katie
I agree that great preparation is the key to success. I hope that these tips and recipes for the Dukan Diet are helpful to others.
Amber:)
Bless you so much for your great content. Here is the kind of stuff that keeps me ready through the morning. I've already been exploring all around for this kind of website under advice from a colleague and was proud right after I found it after searching for a while.
Why thank you basil. This is such a lovely comment and I'm so pleased I could help you by providing tips and recipes for the Dukan Diet. I've now added five more hubs in this series.
Amber:)
I am starting this diet next Monday! Fingers crossed. I have found alot of recipes on the internet for it so jsut got to stick to it now.
Hi ALysha
You are doing exactly the right thing by preparing to go on the diet. I've written 8 hubs aboout the Dukan Diet, of which 5 are about Dukan Diet Recipes. I hope that you will hopefully find them useful. Good Luck with your Diet. Let me know how it goes.
Amber:)
Started the Dukan Diet attack phase yesterday, had lost 2 pounds this morning. Never felt hungry yesterday, think this is one I can really do!!
Hi kokie1846
That is really encouraging. These sorts of comments really help others who are thinking about trying the Dukan Diet. It is also why I wrote this hub giving tips and recipes for the Dukan Diet. Thanks for sharing and let me know how it goes.
Amber:)
Its exciting to read the comments on the results people are getting with the Dukan diet and all without feeling hungry or deprived. Congrats to all on their diet success with the Dukan diet!
Hi katie
It is great to be able to share in the success of others. The Dukan Diet isn't suitable for everyone which is why I put this hub Tips and Recipes for the Dukan Diet together.
Amber:)
Hi Amber,
I and my hubby are on this diet and its our 3rd day. However, I get cravings for my brewed milk tea with sugar and I feel tired by the end of the day. We both get strong cravings for carbs by the end of the day. However, we are still sticking with the diet. Hope we lose the desired amount of weight. Also, I luv your recipes. Gonna try them. :)
Hi Umnaz
The cravings normally ease after 3 or 4 days but not always.
Try chewing a small amount of lean ham or beef but chew it really well before you swallow it and then drink a glass of water.
You can use sweeteners and still enjoy your tea but long term it would be great to try and phase yourself off sugar in your tea. Try making your tea weaker with more zero fat/skim milk and see how you get on. It does take a while to become used to the taste and once you get used to weak milky tea you can then start to increase the strength and reduce the amount of milk used.
I'm so pleased that you luv the recipes I've put in my hubs.
Best wishes to you and your husband in your quest to lose weight together.
Amber:)
I have tried this diet once about 3 months ago for 3 weeks and lost about 10kg, fell off the wagon but have gotten back on.
Suprisingly I only gained 500g from what I lost so it was easy enough to keep off. Have been on Attack Phase for 2 days and lost another kilo. Planning on a 10 day attack this time.
There is also a nice website http://www.mydukandiet.com/recipes/index.html to get some recipes - had the porridge this morning, talk about yummy. I will have to try the Hot Chocolate from here tonight though. Thanks for the extra advice, now I just have to convince the other 4 people in the house to go on it.
Hi Samantha
Thanks for leaving your comment. I'm sure that visitors to my hub will find the link you've provided to be helpful when trying to find different recipes for the Dukan Diet. A 10 day Attack Phase is the maximum recommended and this is only for those who need to lose 40lbs or more. Keep up the good work!
Amber:)
Thank you for the great recipes and tips. I will have to look in to this further
Thanks for stopping by and reading my hub.
The Dukan Diet is very popular at the moment and a lot of Dukan dieters have been very successful in losing weight.
Amber:)
I started the diet on 2.23.11 and in 5 days I have lost about 9 lbs. I still feel great and am making sure to eat just the foods that are allowed in the attack phase. I am starting the cruise phase on Monday. I really don't feel like it's too hard to follow the rules of the diet, and I honestly don't think that it will be that hard to follow I mean eat almost anything you want 6 days a week and then just protein on Thursdays!!I have 35 lbs to lose total and can't wait until its all gone!
On day one of Attack! Any recipies to keep me motivated?? Found a recipie for dukan diet bread, but not sure if I can have this on the attack plan! Any ideas most appreciated x
Hi Gill
I've got several recipes posted in other hubs which you can get to via the links in this hub. I've also got my own website at www.thedukandietsite.com where I post lots more inofrmation and recipes for the Dukan Diet,
Good luck!
Amber:)
Hi Amber!
I love your page! It is soo helpful. Do you have any tips for eating out during the attach phase?
Thanks!
Hi Emma
Try these four tips
1. Cut back on what you eat during the day leading up to your meal out.
2. Just before you leave have something to eat and drink so you don't feel so hungry.
3. Volunteer to drive so you don't drink.
4. Make the best food and drink choices you can from what is available.
Amber:)
Can one eat organic light agave nectar during the attach phase;
Hi Amber,
I have read Dr Pierre Dukan's book and am on day 6 of the attack phase. I have only lost 200 grams so far (thought would have lost more) and am wondering if the no fat yogurts are to blame. The book says they are fine but all of them have sugar or at least I've not found any fat free AND sugar free yogurts. Do you know of any in Australia that are suitable. Or perhaps I'm just being impatient and the weight will fall off in a big drop soon. I'm keen to know because I'm REALLY trying to lose weight. Hope you can help,
Letitia
Hi Maggie
I'm sorry but you can only use artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, Splenda or Stevia
Amber:)
Hi Letitia
As the permitted dairy foods have carbs in the form of natural sugar it is best to limit yourself to 1kg of fat free dairy per day. If you are having problems losing weight you can cut this limit in half.
You are looking for a fat free no sugar added yogurt which isn't quite the same as sugar free. I find it easier to buy plain yogurts and add sweetener and flavoring myself.
Good Luck!
Amber:)
Hi Amber,
Appreciate the feedback. I've not been having anywhere close to a kg and only the fat free no added sugar or the plain and add stevia which I have with my oat bran (which I really enjoy). So guess am on the right track and must not be impatient. Upped my walk from 20 min to 40 this morning on this the last day of "Attack" phase. Thank you again. I will keep reading your very helpful web page.
Letitia
Hi Letitia
You might also find my website at www.thedukandietsite.com useful.
Amber:)
Hi, I've now been on the cruise phase for 7 days following a five day attack phase and have lost 8lb. I'm really pleased with the result so far and it's been surprisingly easy. I ensure I have fat free Greek yoghurt and fat free fromage frais ready in the fridge and if I need a chocolate fix I add a teaspoon of good quality cocoa powder and sweetener to either one which makes a lovely pud. I also have boiled eggs ready in the fridge in case I get the munchies but thus far I've not gone hungry. Another benefit I've found is I feel a lot more energetic and my skin appears a lot clearer. I'm definitely sticking to this diet. :0)
Hi Cath
I'm pleased the Diet is working out so well for you. Cinnamon added to yogurt is also very nice too.
Amber:)
I have just finish my attack phase and now about to start the cruise. I have a doubt about cauliflower and pumpkin. On the book it doesn't mention on the cruise phase but is there on the recipe for that phase. Can I add them or not ?
Many thanks
Hi Sanrega
Cauliflower is listed under the cabbage family at #78 in the list of 100 foods and pumpkin is at #91 in the UK version of the book (pages 318 and 319).
Amber:)
Amber,
Can you please HELP me... I did the attack phase for 5 days and know into day 3 of the cruise phase but still only lost 2pounds. Can you please tell me why I didn't loss more weight? I did everything the book said tho do. thanks
Hi lexie
How much weight you lose on the Dukan Diet or any other diet can vary greatly as there are so many different factors to take into account such as whether you were already trying to lose weight, how much weight you need to lose, your monthly hormone cycle, what food and drink you had and so on.
Losing two pounds a week is about the right rate at which to lose weight according to the experts so try not to be discouraged.
Amber:)
is it ok to take a vitamin b supplement while on attack phase?
Hi di
Any vitamin supplements in tablet form are usually OK.
Amber:)
thanks Amber, i'm on day 4 and enjoying the wieght loss 4kg so far, and not feeling hungry. it's been very encouraging reading this forum and picking up tips
di
In cruise phase and traveling so much so it just isnt possible to find protein everywhere-Ive eaten all my zero sugar protein bars this trip (delays etc) Just ate a bar with 11g protein and 10 g sugar (its the lowest I could find on my pp day) what to do in future? I think it had to be smarter than full fat cheese, right?
Hi ju1244
The protein bar was a better choice than the cheese.
Eating while away from home is difficult and you need see if you can fit in a daily trip to a supermarket or store to buy suitable food and if staying in a hotel you need to make the most sensible choices you can. It is something which you need to plan into your day.
Amber:)
Amber - enjoying your site. Just purchased the bood and about to start attack phase. Is fat-free half and half allowed in coffee or must I use skim milk. Thanks
Hi Carol
I'm afraid fat free half and half contains corn syrup so you need to use skim milk to make your coffee.
Amber:)
I just mixed a heaped tsp of curry powder and 1/2 tsp splenda into about half a cup of yoghurt, then dolloped some on top of a chicken breast. Gorgeous! And lots left to use tomorrow (with some prawns for lunch perhaps?) Thanks for having such a great site Amber, so this is my contribution.
Hi Rachel
Thanks for your tip!
Amber:)
Hi Amber, Just started day one of the cruise phase. After six days on attack phase I have lost 6 lbs. Sugar free Jello is listed as an allowed food on the cruise phase but are all of the flavors okay, ie lime or black cherry? Also, should quantities be limited. Thank you for your help.
Hi Carol
You can have three servings of any flavor sugar free jello each day.
Amber:)
I started Dukan 5 wks ago. I have lost between 8 & 9 lbs. I would like to lose about 6 or 7 more, but am having a hard time. You must exercise or it won't work.
Hi Lizzie
Thanks for sharing your experiences of the Dukan Diet.
Amber:)
Hi Amber
Thanks so much for all the information,I am not a big meat eater and am on day 5 of the attack phase, would I be able to have a protein shake as well? Thanks bron
Hi Bronwen
Dr Dukan doesn't allow the use of protein shakes other than in an emergency to prevent you eating something worse. This is because his program works using real natural proteins not powdered ones. If you don't eat a lot of meat you could try the fish or the vegetarian options of tofu, textured soy products and plain Quorn.
Amber:)
Hi Guys,
Just wondered if anyone can help - I've been eating pure protein as directed for the last 7 days and appear to have lost virtually nothing, when I stood on the scales after the first 2 -3 days I'd lost around 4-5 lbs but appear now to have put most of that back on yet i've done absolutely nothing differently or wrong to my knowledge, i've also been counting my calorie intake and tracking online and have been eating under 1000 kcals per day so surely by proxy I should be losing?? Any ideas / suggestions anyone had the same thing? Driving me mad. I weigh around 121 lbs .. want to be 100 or less and have no issue with will power if i'm seeing the result but this is now just a tad depressing.. may as well eat!
(nb: I drink the rda of water if not more)
Any ideas???
Thanks,
Hayley
Hi Hayley
Are you sure that you should be looking to weigh 100lbs or less? Unless you are quite small this is a very low weight indeed.
Amber:)
Hi Amber,
It's so nice that you share so much useful information and tips to help keep people encouraged and motivated on the Dukan diet.
Hi all.
This diet works, my best friend had lost 17 kg since september, I saw her today wow could not belive that. She looks really great. Now is time for me :) wish me luck, have to lose about 15-20 kg
Hi Kimberley
Thank you!
Amber:)
Hi Anica
The diet has worked for a very large number of people. I hope it does well for you too!
Amber:)
Thank you for sharing your ideas and tips. I'm on day 5 on the attack phase and wished I'd found your page sooner. I have lost 2.5Kgs so far without exercies (foot injury) so am happy considering that. I'd like to say thank you to Jennalee as well, can't wait to try her garlic prawns recipe.
Hi Sue
If you pick up any new hints and tips don't forget to pop back and share them. Good luck with the diet.
Amber:)
Hi Amber,
I read on another website thats its OK to drink coke zero. Im on day 3 of attack phase and doing well, was down 3lb this morning. Im just concerned that if I go out for a night i won't know what to drink. I was thinking maybe vodka and sprite zero?
Hi Elaine
Alcohol is not allowed. Dr Dukan says "Drinking alcohol when you are dieting will prevent you from achieving motivating results and this is why it is not allowed."
Zero Coke or Zero Sprite can both be drunk on the Dukan Diet. Rather than drink your Coke or Sprite from a large glass use a small one so that it looks the same as your drink would if it were alcoholic.
Amber:)
Useful and effective method to lose weight, but as a long term lifestyle choice I'm not so sure.
Monitoring carb and refined sugar intake along with a regular exercise routine when a target weight is reached would be much more preferential....... for me any way.
Hi Headmelter
The Stabilisation Phase is a little more flexible as you don't need to monitor what you eat apart from Dukan Thursday when you eat almost exclusively protein.
If you have a system that works for you I'd stick with it.
Amber:)
Quick question about the 'yummy Dukan dessert', how long is it supposed to be in the fridge to set? Mine is still pretty runny and it's been in there about 3-4 hours.
Hi chibimira
I would have expected it to have set by now. Did you thicken the mixture enough when heating?
Amber:)
It looked thick, but I dont think it was thickening at all. Maybe I had the milk to warm?
Hi again chibimira
It is the heat which thickens the eggs and cornflour/cornstarch. Getting it too hot would have burnt the milk but shouldn't have prevented it thickening.
Amber:)
Weird... I followed the instructions but mine just refused to thicken. Maybe I'll try again and cross my fingers this time LOL
Hi chibimara
You do need to keep the pan on the heat after you've added the egg mixture and keep stirring until the mixture thickens sufficiently to stick to the back of the mixing spoon.
Keeping it on the stove means that the mixture will continue to heat up and this is why you need to keep stirring it or the mixture will burn on the bottom of the pan.
Hope you have better luck next time!
Amber:)
this may sound just wrong but im contemplating starting this diet but as im in real need to lose atleast 7 kgs in the next week for a job requirement ..... would there be any benefit or risk in doing the attack phase and taking fatblaster or something like that at the same time.... i really am desperate ..... i dont drink alcohole or tea or coffee and have already cut out fizzy drink.... i dont like any kind of dairy except Romano cheese but i have cut that out as well since last friday.... i do drink about 3 to 4 liters of water per day and always have.... i was shocked today to find that i have actually put on even more weight in the last 3day....i am 45 years old and have never been over 100kg untill today... now 103kg... i just dont get it ....my cloths still fit the same as they did 2 months ago at 93kgs.. i wear a size 16 jeans and an 18 top....and most people are shocked when i tell them how heavy i am.... apparently i dont look it so iv been told... i have started pre menopause if any1 has any ideas please help me.... i walk every day .... and have lost over 26 kgs about 7 years ago.... but it has slowly crept back on and more.. :( i am feeling really lost right now
Hi twisted
My guess would be that you are suffering with some water retention due to being pre menopausal and you are certainly drinking a lot of water. This might be something that your body has been able to cope with in the past it is worth considering that things can and do change. It might also be worth asking your doctor to check out your thyroid and to see if he would recommend you using a diuretic.
The Dukan Diet is not designed to be used in conjunction with fat blasters and most followers tend to eat quite a lot of dairy so I'm not sure that the Dukan Diet is the right one for you. This doesn't mean that you can't follow it but it is going to be more difficult.
Amber:)
hi amber ive heard about this diet and from tuesday im going to start it because im over weight and i cant wait to loose atleast 20 pounds from 155 pounds that i am im very scared that i do all of this for nothing but i guess so many people cant be wrong.
Hi mauricia
A high protein, low fat, low carb diet doesn't suit everyone but hopefully the Dukan Diet will be just the diet plan that you've been looking for.
Amber:)
Began dukan 7 days ago as attempt to ease IBS,results have been amazing so far! Attack phase for two days as weigh 9 st so weight loss not primary reason for diet.
Tucking into loads of allowed veg on PV days and oat bran+ plenty of water has eliminated risks of constipation so far.I have really noticed increased energy and no more bloating/stomach cramps I suffered in the evenings.
Hi Chrissy
That is really great news. I hope your IBS symptoms stay away!
Amber:)
im nervous lol this is my first day wish me luck!
Hi Crystal
Good Luck on the Dukan Diet!
Let me know if you've got any questions you think I might be able to help with.
Amber:)
hi just want to know if frozen yogurt from those machines at ice-cream shops allowed?
l believe they are 99% fat free. :)
Hi Pauline
The problem with the frozen yogurts is that they aren't just frozen yogurt! These yogurts have added sugars and other ingredients. Here is an ingredients list from a frozen zero fat yogurt chosen at random
Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin, Mono And Diglycerides, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Locust Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Tapioca Starch-Modified, Annatto (Color), Live Active Yogurt Cultures Including L. Acidophilus And Bifidobacterium.
So I'm afraid the answer is no.:(
Amber:)
thanks for that. l will look for other types of yogurt,does the greek yogurt have to be fat free or can it be low fat. What shall l look for as it is very hard in melbourne, not much choices and l cant find the sugar free cocoa either. any suggestions would be great.thanking you again Pauline :)
Hi Pauline
The dairy products should be 2% fat or less. Can you get any of the foods either online or in a specialist health food store?
Amber:)
Hi Amber, I hope you could give me some advice if you may please? I am on day three of the attack phase and have not dropped even 1 pound. Which is very disheartening. I have been drinking cups of lemon and ginger tea (Twinnings). I would often have a glass of wine during the day at work and without fail a few more glasses in the evening at home. So drinking Twinnings is my alternative, could this be the reason behind this? I drink well over 1.5 lts of water a day, whether dieting or not as I don't drink tea or coffee. I also have been eating one pot Yeo Valley fat free yogurt (vanilla of natural) and including my oat bran in my evening bowl before bed. I am right in thinking that you would advise to eat the oat bran in the evening? Sorry, but I have looked at so much advise and comments, it can be quite confusing. I restricted to the amounts of yogurt I should be eating? Sorry about so many questions and I thank you in advance :0)
Hi Angela
The Twinnings tea should not be causing the problem but you may be drinking too much fluids. Try to drink between 1.5 to 2 litres each day unless you live somewhere hot or exercise a lot when you would be able to have more.
Dr Dukan recommends eating your oat bran at the time of day you tend to feel the most hungry. If this is in the evening that is the time to eat it. You should also try to eat your last meal about 2 hours before bedtime.
The two main problems that prevent weight loss in the Attack Phase are constipation and water retention both of which are usually just temporary.
Yeo Valley Vanilla Yogurt contains added sugar and tapioca so doesn't meet the rules set down by Dr Dukan. It contains Organic fat free yogurt (88%), organic sugar, organic invert sugar syrup, organic tapioca starch, organic vanilla extract, organic concentrated lemon juice, organic vanilla powder. The vanilla flavour has 87 calories per 100g while the natural one which is OK to eat has just 59.
Amber:)
Hi Amber,
Thank you so much for your prompt reply.
I live in London so it is certainly not a hot climate to live in :0) I am relieved it is not the Twinnings because drinking that is certainly a healthier option to wine!
I am really angry with myself for eating the wrong type of yogurt. The front of the carton states 0% fat which is obviously very misleading unless you really know what you are looking for. Are there any yogurts natural or flavoured that you would recommend for me please? I don’t mind the natural flavour as I add my oat bran to this in the evening. I have just bought some wheat bran today to help move nature on so to speak which I have got ready to put into my vanilla yogurt. I think I will give that idea a miss now.
Thank you so much once again :0)
Angela
Hi Angela
Any fat free natural yogurt should be fine. When you've moved into Cruise and can have fruit yogurts as one of your tolerated items both Sainsburys and Tesco sell Irish Yogurts that only contain fat free yogurt, fruit and sweetener.
In addition to the oat bran you are also allowed one tablespoon of wheat bran each day to help with constipation and this is quite low in calories.
Amber:)
hi amber, i didnt find oat bran in the stores, can i used regular white bran
Hi Heba
I'm afraid Dr Dukan doesn't allow any substitution of the oat bran for any other food but everyone on the Dukan Diet is also allowed one tablespoon of wheat bran each day.
Amber:)
When I make a recipe called for cocoa. Many are sold unsweetened. But it still has some fat in it? How is it allowed?
Thanks for the amazing support!!! Keep it up:)
Hi Zeldy
You need to use a reduced fat cocoa powder as well as one without added sugar and you are only allowed one teaspoon a day as one of the tolerated items in the Cruise Phase.
Amber:)
Thanks for your answer!
How come cornstarch that are used in recipes only allowed on Protein Day and not on PP + Vegetable Cruise day?
Hi Zeldy
Cornstarch or corn flour is a tolerated item like the cocoa powder and should only be added from Cruise but it can be used on PV and PP days.
Amber:)
Pamela99 Level 7 Commenter 23 months ago
This is an interesting and short term you can do most anything but I don't think it would be healthy long term. Its great you found a hot chocolate for the diet as I wouldn't have expected that.