If you are experiencing bloating.

When you change phases from the 500 VLCD to the maintenance and from maintenance to eating normal it is normal for your system to react negatively to the new food. Such as bloating, diarrhea and upset stomach. It takes a while for your digestive system to get used to the foods that you have not had for a long period of time. Below are some suggestions of foods to avoid while your body is going through this transition. If you have a history of digestive problems it might be a good idea to avoid these foods so that it doesn’t cause you any discomfort.

Foods to Avoid

SUGAR — Refined sugar and mixtures containing refined sugar including sucrose, dextrose, corn syrup, brown sugar, turbinado. Avoid artificial sweeteners.

DAIRY PRODUCTS — Milk, eggs, butter and other dairy products.

WHEAT — Wheat and products containing wheat.

CORN — Corn and all corn products

YEAST

CAFFEINE — Coffee, both regular and decaffeinated, black tea, green tea and other drinks containing caffeine.

RED MEAT

ALCOHOL

FOOD ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES

CHOCOLATE

HIGH-FAT FOODS

FRESH VEGETABLES — except corn, which can be an allergenic food. Great detox foods include broccoli, cauliflower, broccoli sprouts, onions, garlic, artichokes, beets, red and green vegetables. Approximately 40% of your diet should be fruits and vegetables.
NUTS and SEEDS — Unsalted nuts, seeds and nut butters can be sprinkled over any meal. Includes flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews and walnuts. Avoid peanuts.
EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GRAPESEED OIL