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Frequently Asked Questions

Somersize - Fruit


1.	Q: ARE DRIED FRUITS ALLOWED?
	A: Only sparingly because the sugar content has been concentrated during the drying process. You will see results more quickly if you avoid dried fruits.

2.	Q: ARE PLANTAINS ALLOWED, AND IF SO, ARE THEY A FRUIT OR A VEGGIE?
	A: Plantains are a type of banana, so they are full of sugar and, therefore, a Funky Food.

3.	Q: ARE RAISINS CONSIDERED A FRUIT?
	A: Raisins, as you know, are dried grapes. Any dried fruit has an intense concentration of natural sugar. It is best to hold off on all dried fruit in Level One. Or, if you are doing well on Level One and losing steadily, try incorporating dried fruit in moderation and see how your body reacts.

4.	Q: ARE THERE FRUITS I SHOULD AVOID?
	A: Even though bananas are high in potassium, they are also very high in starch. That is why they are, therefore, a Funky Food. With all the other fruits you can eat, you won't miss them. Berries are very high in fiber and, therefore, cause only a slight imbalance when eaten with other foods. If you are doing well on Level One, you may enjoy berries with whipped cream after a pro/fats meal. On Level Two, I sometimes use all fruit juice sweetened berry jam on my whole grain toast in the morning.

5.	Q: AVOCADOS ARE LISTED AS A FUNKY FOOD. ARE THEY ALLOWED IN LEVEL TWO?
	A: Absolutely. Avocados are one of those foods that I hate to have on the Funky Foods list. They are filled with healthy fats and are only listed on the Funky Foods because they also have some carbohydrates. You may eat them freely on Level Two, and I am sure you will not have a problem.

6.	Q: CAN STRAWBERRIES BE EATEN AT ANY TIME?
	A: Berries are grouped with the Fruits. When you are just beginning to Somersize you should include berries with all the other fruits and follow the guidelines for when you may have them. However, berries are very high in fiber and cause less of an insulin surge that other fruits. If you are doing well on Level One and are steadily losing weight, you may loosen the reigns on berries and treat them as a free food. Enjoy them with whipped cream after a Pro/Fat meal. Or swirl them into nonfat yogurt for a Carbo breakfast or afternoon snack. (Sweeten the whipped cream or yogurt with little vanilla.)

7.	Q: CAN WE EAT CANNED FRUIT IF WE DRAIN THE JUICE AND WASH THE FRUIT BEFORE EATING IT?
	A: You may eat canned fruit that does not have added sugar or corn syrup. I don't think washing it will get rid of the soaked-in sugar.

8.	Q: HOW MUCH FRUIT CAN I EAT? IS THERE A LIMIT?
	A: I don't give you any limits on how much fruit you should eat; but remember, fruit is a natural sugar. If you are eating a lot of fruit and find you are not losing weight, I would try cutting back to see if that helps. I usually eat fruit in the morning and occasionally as a snack in the afternoon.

9.	Q: I REALIZE BANANAS ARE A FUNKY FOOD, BUT ON LEVEL TWO, CAN YOU HAVE MASHED BANANAS ON WHOLE WHEAT TOAST FOR BREAKFAST? I WOULD GUESS THE IMBALANCE TO BE THE SAME AS FRUIT-SWEETENED JAM. PLEASE ADVISE.
	A: Because of their high starch content, bananas would create a somewhat greater imbalance than a bit of fruit sweetened jam. However, as you are on Level Two, give it a try and see how it affects you. If it's creating too great an imbalance, go back to Level One until your body has readjusted.

10.	Q: IS IT OKAY TO EAT SUGARLESS APPLESAUCE WITH ASCORBIC ACID?
	A: Yes, treat it as a fruit.

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