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| Boy Diet |
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| *Objective is to increase sodium and potassium while decreasing magnesium and calcium in your diet |
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| Daily recommended supplements ~ Chlorvescent or Slow K tablets (One tablet to be taken twice daily, morning and evening) ~ Postassium Supplements (200mg per day) Tea and coffee: ~ As desired (high in potassium). Fruit juice: ~ 500ml per day. ~ Must be 100 percent pure fruit juice. ~ Do not drink "fruit-based" drinks, as the mineral content is lower. ~ Fruit cordial occasionally. Mineral water: ~ 500ml per day. ~ Hepburn Spa and Schweppes are the only permitted brands. Soft drinks: ~ Coca Cola, lemonade, tonic water etc as desired (high in sodium and potassium). Alcohol: ~ Wine: 300ml maximum per day allowed. ~ Beer and cider: as desired. ~ Spirits: this is due to their diuretic effect, which causes excessive excretion of mineral salts. Dairy products: (Basically forbidden). Milk: ~ Forbidden! ~ The soya bean beverage Vitasoy is an acceptable alternative to milk when used in cooking � this brand has the lowest calcium content. Butter: ~ Salted butter: moderate amount only. Margarine: ~ Allowed. Cheese: ~ Forbidden. Eggs: ~ Whites only allowed. ~ Best avoided but may be used in cooking. ~ Do not use more than twice a week. Bread: ~ Unrestricted. ~ White and wholemeal allowed. ~ Wholemeal bread is richer in mineral salts, especially potassium, and it also contains phytic acid, which lowers the amount of calcium absorbed by the intestine. ~ Fruit loaf (continental, made with oil and not milk) is allowed. Meat: ~ Unrestricted ~ Ideal food: grilled or roasted preferred. ~ Beef, lamb, pork, veal, chicken and turkey are all allowed. ~ Liver and kidneys are particularly high in sodium and potassium. Small goods: ~ Unrestricted. ~ Must be included once a day. ~ These include: ham, salami, cabana, pastrami, chicken roll, sausages, liverwurst, etc. |
| *Boy Diet taken from: http://www.aca.ninemsn.com.au/factsheets/736.asp |