Activities for Weeks 2, 3, and 4 were inspired by the “21-day Jumpstart Challenge” from Smart Diabetes Solutions, slightly modified for Adventist Vegetarian Diabetics. 

In Week 3, continue with the blood glucose meter and water and add vegetables.

Goal: To establish regular consumption of non-starchy green vegetables to replace highly refined processed foods and trans fats.

• Have at least five (5) servings of low-carb vegetables (with meals and snacks)
• Replace one (1) highly refined processed food with each vegetable added

Allowed:

• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Bok choy
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Green beans
• Green bell pepper
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Sprouts (mung bean, alfalfa, radish, etc.)
• Swiss chard
• Zucchini/yellow summer squash

A more complete list of vegetables (and fruits) suitable for any dietary lifestyle and approach to diabetes management can be found at https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/foodlistslchf-170923.pdf.

Not Allowed (for starters):

• Potatoes/sweet potatoes
• Baked beans
• Corn
• Green Peas

Reference: http://program.smartdiabetessolutions.com/week-2

Also: Law of Health #1, Nutrition

• Week 1 – Blood Glucose Meter
• Week 2 – Water
• Week 3 – Vegetables