Experiment with a mix of nutritional foods...avoid high fats and high carbs

Many of the hormones we are trying to balance by means of the Gottfried Protocol are derived from cholesterol (a type of body fat found in all cells).

On the Gottfried Protocol, it is critical to include fats with each meal. Eating more fat means you’ll feel more satisfied (so you’ll be more likely to stick with the programme).

As you start to plan your meals, the most important thing to keep in mind is to avoid the deadliest combination – high fat together with high carbs. This duo can increase inflammation, block insulin, and add to stored fat. Experiment with the following foods to expand your repertoire of healthy fats:

Avocado: Avocados are a nutritional powerhouse.

Chocolate and cocoa: You can have limited amounts of dark chocolate (90% cocoa solids or higher allowed).

Coconut: Use one tablespoon per day of coconut oil during the 28-day programme. See how you respond to it. We need to understand what works best for you by finding the oils that reduce your inflammation.

Olive oil: Use organic extra-virgin olive oil, and add it to virtually any dish. Nuts: The best ketogenic varieties are macadamia nuts, walnuts, almonds, and pecans.

Seeds: Sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, hemp and flax.