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Frequently Asked Questions
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| | Health and Hormones Q&A with Suzanne Somers |
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| | Somersize - Alcohol |
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| | Somersize - Bread, Grain, Oats, Cereal, Yeast, Starch, Wheat |
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| | Somersize - Carbos Mixed with Pro/Fats |
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| | Somersize - Cheese |
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| | Somersize - Chocolate, Carob |
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| | Somersize - Coffee, Tea, Drinks, Cocoa |
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| | Somersize - Desserts, Ice Cream |
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| | Somersize - Flour |
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| | Somersize - Fruit |
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| | Somersize - Gum, Candy, Sweets |
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| | Somersize - Juice |
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| | Somersize - Meats, Fish, Chicken |
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| | Somersize - Milk, Cream, Half-and-Half, Eggs, Yogurt, Butter, Sprays |
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| | Somersize - Miscellaneous |
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| | Somersize - Pastas, Noodles, Beans and Rice |
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| | Somersize - Plateaus |
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| | Somersize - Potatoes |
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| | Somersize - Pretzels, Nuts, Crackers, Snacks. Seeds |
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| | Somersize - Protein Bars and Shakes |
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| | Somersize - Somersizing for the Family |
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| | Somersize - Soups, Sauces |
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| | Somersize - Soy |
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Somersize - Alcohol
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Q: I AM YOUNG SO I OFTEN GO OUT WITH MY FRIENDS DRINKING. I KNOW YOU CANNOT SUPPORT ALCOHOL, BUT IF IT WAS A MUST, WHICH COMBO WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IT BE MIXED WITH? CARBS AND NO FAT? |
| A: You're right, I can't support alcohol. And as you know, alcohol is not allowed on Level One. I always say that if you are going to create an imbalance with alcohol, a Pro/Fats meal with red wine is your best bet. As far as your meal is concerned, you should be careful about portion size. You cannot eat unlimited portions if you are creating an imbalance. Your alcohol intake will spike your insulin, so your meal is in danger of getting stored as fat. Here's an idea - club soda with lime! |
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Q: I HAVE ALWAYS USED PORT WINE IN MY SPAGHETTI SAUCE TO CUT THE ACID AND PROVIDE THE SWEETNESS. ALSO, I USE MARSALA WINE WITH VEAL AND CHICKEN SKILLET DISHES. DO THESE WINES CONTAIN SUGARS? ALSO, WILL SIMMERING THE WINE IN SAUCES FOR A FEW HO |
| A: I use wine freely in my recipes on Level One. I find that the modest imbalance does not disrupt my weight loss. You are correct that most of the alcohol cooks off in the process. |
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Q: I HEARD SOMEONE TALKING ABOUT ONLY HAVING WINE IN COMBINATION WITH A LITTLE CHEESE TO MITIGATE THE SUGAR CONTENT OF THE WINE. |
| A: I'm sure there are some theories behind this, but they are not Somersize theories. Some feel that fat slows down the insulin response. That may be true, but whenever insulin is present, the food you are eating has the potential to be stored as fat. A piece of cheese on its own will not cause your body to release insulin and, therefore, will not be converted to fat. Wine causes an insulin response, so if you eat it with cheese, both now have the potential to be stored as fat. Add a cracker and you have even more insulin and more potential for this food to be stored as fat. That being said, I love a piece of cheese with a glass of wine. This is a lovely Level Two combination. |
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Q: I KNOW YOU SAY IT'S OKAY TO COOK WITH WINE BECAUSE IT BURNS OFF, BUT WHAT ABOUT COOKING WITH BEER? |
| A: Beer has an extremely high sugar content. In fact, on the glycemic index, it rates higher than pure glucose! I would avoid using beer in any way on Level One. |
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Q: I REALLY ENJOY GOOD WINE! I FIND IT RELAXING AND ENJOYABLE BEFORE DINNER. IF I TREAT A GLASS OF WINE AS I WOULD FRUIT, DRINKING IT HALF AN HOUR BEFORE DINNER OR BETWEEN MEALS, WOULD THAT MODIFY ITS NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THE DIET? |
| A: Sorry, wine is not permitted on Level One because of its sugar content. You can add it back, in moderation, on Level Two. If you are going to have it on Level One, you might lessen the effect by following the fruit guidelines, but you will still slow your progress. |
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Q: I'M CRAVING A BEER! IS IT POSSIBLE TO ENJOY AN ALCOHOL-FREE BEER? ALSO, I CAN'T FIND A REFERENCE TO CAPERS, WHICH I LOVE WITH MY BEER! ARE CAPERS A GOODIE OR A BADDIE? |
| A: First, the capers. They are a "goodie"! They're considered a vegetable. But an alcohol-free beer will still cause an imbalance, though it won't be as much as a beer with alcohol. The lack of alcohol doesn't make it a free food, and it should be used in moderation. Me? I'll take ice cream over an alcohol-free beer if I'm going to cheat! |
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Q: THERE IS A NEW BEER CALLED MICHELOB ULTRA LOW CARB, WHICH HAS VERY LOW CARBS, CAN I ENJOY THIS ON LEVEL ONE? |
| A: Sorry, but this beer will still cause an imbalance, because of the alcohol. Save it for Level Two, when you can have it in moderation. |
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Q: IS IT OKAY TO DRINK RED WINE THAT HAS NO CARBS ON LEVEL ONE? |
| A: Technically, we eliminate all alcohol on Level One. However, if you're going to create an imbalance with alcohol, red wine is your best choice. If you find that incorporating a little red wine on Level One doesn't affect your progress, enjoy in moderation! |
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Q: WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE FOR WINE IN RECIPES? NO ONE IN MY FAMILY DRINKS. |
| A: Try substituting chicken, vegetable, or beef stock. |
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Q: WHAT TYPE OF WINE SHOULD I COOK WITH? |
| A: When using wine, cook with something that tastes good enough to drink. If you use sour wine, you'll get sour sauce. As far as brands? Whatever you can afford. There are hundreds and hundreds from which to choose, at all price levels. |
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