When I stopped eating fat, I stop liking it. This really does happen.
Your taste buds can change, and many people find that they love the taste of real food without added fat.
Although I didn't start the MWL with a wight loss goal, I have eaten this way for over six years and have never missed the fat. I was a thin vegan at the time, but terribly unhealthy.
I started doing the McDougall plan it to treat chronic digestive problems -GERD and IBS-C- and getting excess fat out of my diet was the best thing I ever did!
It worked, I was symptom free within a week!! I am not making that up!!!
Of course it was nice to be able to eat loads of starchy food without gaining unwanted weight, but the other health benefits were so impressive I simply can't imagine going back to fatty food.(I still use the MWL because it is the lowest fat version of a plant-based diet).
I suspect that if you give this a fair trial for at least two weeks, and preferably a whole month, you will experience what many others have done.
I used to like nuts and avocados,vegan fake cheese etc. Also I had fallen for the hype about olive oil being heart-healthy. Ugh, ugh, ugh.
My previously high cholesterol went down a hundred points when I got rid of the oil. Without any medication. Doctors had told me to take statins, but all I really had to do was stop eating so much fat. Simple.
I don't miss the other things, like vegan cheese, nuts or avocados, any more. The taste of food that is low in fat is so much fresher and cleaner. You really need to experience it for yourself to understand how different it is.
The smell of high-fat food just grosses me out now, and I'm amazed that I actually ate all the junk
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The number one, most important, major fact to remember as you start is that this is truly a
starch-based diet. You will find it easier if you get into the habit right away of making starches your primary food, with fruits veggies and seasonings as accessories.
When your brain thinks you are craving fat, excess salt or sugar, your body actually is calling out for starch. A nice potato, sweet potato, bowl of oats or whatever your favorite starch turns out to be will help you ignore the cravings for junk.
I always compare starch to the perfect Little Black Dress. Accessories make it interesting, but the dress is the key ingredient
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Best wishes for your new starchivore adventure!