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About the "Fighting Type 2 Diabetes" Project ...

During the month of March, FOX 26 and MyFoxHouston.com will follow the lives of five people currently in a "boot camp" as they try a new diet that claims to make symptoms of Type 2 diabetes disappear.

It's all part of a nutrition-based wellness program under the guidance of Doctor Baxter Montgomery (http://www.hcawellness.com/).

Watch FOX 26 News at Nine for updates on their lives and details of the diet itself. You can also check back to this page throughout the month for online-exclusives, such as the patients' meal plans and diaries.
 

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Meet the Patients ...

Name: Marcos Age: 59 Occupation: Instrument Technology Contractor for Exxon From: Southeast Houston Weight lost (tba) Medications: 11, including insulin, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol Goals: To quit taking so many medications and to quit taking insulin and for his bloodwork to show he’s free of Type 2 Diabetes. Also, to feel better so he can keep up with his grandchildren.

Name: Claudette Age: Occupation: From: Houston Weight lost: TBA Medications: High blood pressure Goals: Prevent diabetes, lose weight, quit taking hypertension medicine

Name: Eltonett Age: Occupation: Sales From: Houston Weight lost: TBA Medications: High blood pressure Goals: Prevent diabetes, lose weight, quit taking hypertension medicine

Name: Sable Age: 20 Occupation: Student From: Houston Weight lost: TBA Medications: N/A Goals: Her father died unexpectedly from heart disease. She wants to prevent disease, because doctors say heart disease and diabetes are closely related. She also wants to set a good example for other college students.

Name: Eusebia Age: 55 Occupation: Business Planner From: Northwest Houston Weight lost: TBA Medications: 3 (high blood pressure and oral medication for diabetes) Goals: To get off of all medications, feel better, be “diabetes free”, and to keep up with her grandchildren.

 

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The Diet: General Nutritional Guidelines

Foods to Avoid:

Fried foods

All forms of meat (pork, beef, chicken, turkey, fish especially shell fish and catfish)

 Foods with white flour

White rice

Dairy products (all egg products and derivatives of cow's milk including yogurt, cream, cheese, butter, ice cream, sherbert, etc.)

Processed Fats (example roasted nuts, or cooked oils) 

Foods to Eat:

Raw vegetables (preferably organically grown)

Raw fruits (preferably organically grown)

Filtered Water

Fresh Sprouts

Blue-Green Algae

Sea Vegetation

Beverages:

Water

Raw Juices

Certain Herbal Teas (without artificial additives)

Sample Meal Plan:

Breakfast:

·         M-W-F-Sun:  One or two large bowls of fresh mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries) 

·         T-Th-Sat:  Plums, Peaches, Pears, Apples, and/or Grapes                                

Lunch:   Very large leafy green salads (Organic Spring Mix Salads with Sprouts are strongly recommended; do not add croutons, eggs, cheese, bacon, or salad dressings containing eggs or other dairy products).  Also, raw nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts; no peanuts), raisins, and fresh avocado slices are excellent additions to the salads.  See the enclosed list of salad recipes for other suggestions.

Dinner: Options...

1.      Large salad described under Lunch section

2.      Lightly steamed (no more than 2-3 minutes) spinach, mustard greens, kale, cabbage, collard greens, green beans, or other greens

3.      Baked or raw sweet potatoes without butter or sugar (can add cinnamon and/or vanilla extract with raw agave nectar)

4.      Vegetable soups (no meat or dairy added; made from scratch not from cans or other packages)

5.      Bean soups (no meat or dairy added; made from scratch not from cans or other packages)

 

Nutritional Boot Camp Program Overview

Five Group Sessions Over Four Weeks

·         Group Lectures over concepts of nutritional program and its effects on health

·         Discussion of how to approach making fundamental changes in your lifestyle

·         Detail explanations on our novel patent pending food classification system

·         Open discussions along with questions and answer sessions

·         Food preparation Demonstrations (one with each group session)

·         Nutritious Recipes