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The eating plan is a carefully constructed low-calorie diet based on low glycemic index carbohydrates, to prevent the energy highs and lows that can lead to bingeing; dietary fiber, to help you feel satisfied; essential fatty acids for a healthy heart and efficient metabolic functioning; plenty of water-packed fruit, salad and vegetables to insure sufficient vitamin and mineral intake; and protein, essential for tissue repair, maintenance and growth.

The plan incorporates my Starch Curfew, a strategy that restricts carbohydrate intake after 5 p.m. to help you consume nutrients at the right time of day and maximize weight loss. It also has a high content of liquid-based foods, such as soups, stews and juices, because research has shown that these leave you feeling more satiated than a drier diet, even those that involve a high water intake. In one study, women who sipped a broth before they ate lunch consumed 100 fewer calories than those who did not – and felt less hungry later in the day.

The eating plan is easy to follow and clearly explained, with options for cooking at home as well as eating on the run, and while it is a low-calorie diet – providing approximately 1300 cals a day (1600 for men) – you can be assured that it’s nutrient rich.