Now that we have piqued your interest, here is a breakdown of what the Maker’s Diet looks like:
The 40 days consist of three two week phases. Each phase gradually builds on the next one as new foods are introduced.
Phase One: lots of organic vegetables, minimal fruit (berries, and some citrus only), grass fed red meat and chicken, small amounts of raw honey for sweetners, a few types of raw nuts, no grain, no cow’s dairy (goats dairy OK), no sugar, no processed foods, no starches (like potatoes and corn).
Phase Two: Everything from phase one. Add back fruits, beans, more nuts, and organic cow’s dairy.
Phase Three: Everything from Phase One and Two, plus you get starches back, natural sweeteners (Stevia, maple syrup, agave nectar, etc.) and sprouted grains (more on what the heck that means later).
*each phase also includes a partial fast day, where breakfast and lunch are not eaten. Raw carrot and beet juices are recommend on these days. This is for the purposes of cleansing and repairing the body. More thoughts on fasting in later posts.
We are currently in the first week of phase one, which is supposedly the hardest phase. It definitely has the most food limitations and has made us have to think about and plan our meals every day. While there have been some fleeting moments of hunger (especially on the first fast day), we have each been surprised how well we have eaten thus far. Be on the look out for our favorite recipes from Phase One. Let’s just say, this is no berries and twigs kinda diet!
