The+Kousmine+Diet

Based on non-denatured, diverse foods that are very rich in nutrients.

5 Pillars
-"Dietary Reform". favoring certain foods such as whole grains, first cold pressed oils, brown cane sugar or honey, raw or cooked fruits/vegetables. Regulating other foods like margarine, fatty meats, sugars and refined complex carbohydrates: bread, pasta and white rice -Promoting Intestinal Hygiene. Exclude foods too rich in sugar or protein and promote intestinal putrefaction. -Correcting Acid-Base Balance of Urine. -Advises nutritional supplements in case of deficiencies. -Mental implications of dis-ease.

General Guidelines:
-No cooked eggs, mayonnaise -No chocolate -No Solid Fats, including butter -No alcohol -Skim Milk -Little sugar: Replace with fructose. To be eliminated: aspartame, canderel or other sweeteners -Little salt: As much as possible use natural sea salt. Try using seaweed when preparing meals.

Only fat Allowed: 1-2 tablespoons of cold pressed sunflower oil (can be replaced w/ extra-virgin olive oil)

Advantages
The acid-base balance is fundamental for health

Disadvantages
Kousmine's Budwig cream is difficult for most people to digest because of the raw grains and the combination of fruits and oil.