Cruise Control Diet Frequently Asked Questions

Food: Allowed Foods

• Meats & Seafood

  • What kind of seafood can I have?
  • Can I have imitation crab meat?
  • Can I have bacon?
  • Can I have deli meats?
  • Can I have beef jerkey?
  • How big of a pork loin should I get?

• Soy Products & Other Meat Substitutions

  • Can I have meat substitutes?
  • Can I have soy/tofu products?

• Fruits

  • Recommended fruit and servings
  • What are good fruits to have?
  • What are some low GI fruits?
  • Can apple cider vinegar replace an apple a day?
  • Can I have mangos?
  • Can I have kiwi?
  • Can I have cantaloupe?
  • Can I have watermelon?
  • Can I have green bananas?
  • Can I have plaintains?

• Vegetables

  • Can I have beets?
  • Can I have squash or pumpkins on the diet?
  • Can I have tomatoes on the diet?
  • Can I have jicama while on the Cruise Control Diet?
  • What if I do not like one vegetable that is called for?
  • Is there a limit to vegetables that I can have?

• Breads & Grains

  • Can I have bread on the Cruise Control Diet?
  • What kind of flour can I use?
  • Can I have Gluten Free?
  • Can I have oatmeal?
  • Can I have rice?
  • Can I have Shirataki noodles?
  • Can I have sourdough bread?
  • Can I have quinoa?

• Dairy

  • Can I have dairy products?
  • Can I have Almond/Coconut Milk?
  • Can I have butter on the diet?
  • Can I have cheese?
  • Can I have lactaid milk?
  • Can I have sour cream?

• Legumes

  • Can I have legumes on the program?
  • Can I have beans on the diet?
  • Can I have chick peas or hummus on the diet?

• Snacks

  • Snacks
  • Can I have popcorn while on the Cruise Control Diet?
  • Can I have peanut butter while on the Cruise Control Diet?
  • What varieties of nuts and seeds can we have on the Cruise Control Diet?

• Dressings & Sauces & Dips

  • Lacto-Fermented Homemade Ketchup
  • Can I have guacamole on the Cruise Control Diet?
  • Can I have mayonnaise on the diet?
  • Can I have barbecue (BBQ) sauce while on the Cruise Control Diet?
  • Salad Dressings

• Sweets and Sweeteners

  • Can I have sugar free items?
  • What sweetener do you recommend if not sugar?
  • Can I have agave?
  • Can I have brown sugar?
  • Can I have chocolate?
  • Can I have coconut sugar?
  • Can I have honey?
  • Can I have Stevia?
  • Can I have Xylitol?

• Beverages & Alcohol

  • What can I drink while on the diet?
  • Can I drink alcohol?
  • Can I drink Crystal Light?
  • Can I drink fruit juice?
  • Can I drink fruit smoothies?
  • Can I drink Kombucha?
  • Can I drink protien shakes?
  • Can I drink seltzer water?
  • Can I drink soda?
  • Can I drink tea?
  • Can I drink V8 juice?
  • Can I drink Vitamin Water Zero?

• Miscellaneous

  • Breakfast Ideas
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Herbs and Condiments
  • Are egg beaters allowed on this program?
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Can I have Atkins bars on the diet?