DEAR DR. GOTT: I’ve been on your diet plan for four weeks with much success. I would like you to clarify one point. In your cookbook, it states that bacon is allowed; however, bacon has sugar because it is part of the curing process. Is this an error?
DEAR READER: Sugar is part of the curing process for most bacon; however, sugar-free bacon is available. Also, the amount of sugar is likely small because, according to the nutrition labels of most brands, there are zero carbs (which means no sugars). Therefore, bacon is an acceptable part of my No Flour, No Sugar Diet.
I must add a caveat here to say that just because bacon is acceptable does not mean that it should be used as a staple. Bacon — even sugar-free bacon — is typically high in salt and fat and should be reserved for an occasional treat and used in moderation.
Remember, occasional cheating is allowed on my diet. If you plan to attend a party or get-together and do not wish to abstain from the sweets and goodies often available, plan ahead and tighten your belt the week before so that when you indulge (in moderation) in the tempting treats, you do not spoil your end goal.
To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “A Strategy for Losing Weight: An Introduction to the No Flour, No Sugar Diet.” Other readers who would like a copy can send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title. Also, an order form containing all my Health Reports can be printed from my Web site, www.AskDrGottMD.com, and mailed in.
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