The gold standard for weight loss is maintaining a calorie deficit. That is to say, you lose weight by consuming fewer calories than you burn. However, on this specific diet, weight loss happens regardless of calories because of the types of foods you choose. So, with that said, calories won’t be the focus here.

This diet focuses on specific foods that influence metabolic hormones. While not everyone knows the details, the science is well documented. If you’re curious, you can explore nutrition science and human physiology to learn more—but for now, you can take this knowledge for granted.

For 7 days you will be consuming only natural water and raw foods including herbs, fruits, and vegetables.

These foods are mandatory:

• Fresh Coconut Water and/or Mineral Water
• Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil and/or Tahini
• Coconut Meat (Soft or Hard)
• Banana (or another berry: Strawberry, Blueberry)
• Carrot and/or Beet
• Broccoli and/or Cauliflower
• Tomato and/or Red/Yellow Bell Pepper
• Caynne Powder
• Onion
• Lime
• Cilantro
• Garlic
• Ginger

Recipes

Raw-Vegan Fruit Purée

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 Banana
• 2 Tbs Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil
• 1 Thumb of Ginger

Instructions:

1. Blend the banana until smooth.
2. Add ginger and blend again until fully incorporated.
3. Chill for 3–5 minutes before serving.

Charcuterie Plant Board

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Carrot Sticks (or Beetroot)
• 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (or Cauliflower)
• 1 Bell Large Pepper
• 2 to 3 Tbs Tahini
• A Few Sprigs of Cilantro
• A Few Slices of Onion
• 1 Clove of Garlic
• Pinch of Cayenne Powder
• 1 lime, Juiced
• Pinch of Salt

Instructions:

1. Arrange the carrot sticks and broccoli florets on a serving board.
2. Blend the tahini, bell pepper, cayenne powder, onion, lime, cilantro, salt, and garlic until completely smooth.
3. Serve the blended tahini dip alongside the vegetables.

Michelin-Starred Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 Small Tomato
• Pinch of Cayenne Powder
• A Few Slices of Onion
• A Few Sprigs of Cilantro
• 2 Tbs Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil
• 1 lime, Juiced
• Pinch of Salt

Instructions:

1. Chop the tomato, onion, and cilantro finely.
2. Mix with lime juice, salt, cayenne powder, and coconut oil.
3. Stir well and serve artfully on a white dinner plate.

Cruelty-Free French Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1/2 of One Coconut’s Coconut Meat
• 1 Banana

Instructions:

1. Blend the coconut meat until smooth.
2. Add the banana and blend into a thick, creamy base.
3. Chill the mixture in the freezer for at least 1 hours before serving.

Questions & Answers

Q. What does a perfect day on the diet looks like?
A. Follow this order:

1. Drink Water upon waking
2. Eat Light Meal 1 for breakfast
3. Drink Water before lunch
4. Eat The Appetizer for lunch
5. Drink Water before dinner
6. Eat The Main Meal for dinner
7. Eat Light Meal 2 for dessert
8. Drink Water before sleeping

Q. Water?
A. Quench your thirst fully and only with fresh coconut water or mineral water.

What is Light Meal 1?
The Raw Vegan Fruit Purée

What is Light Meal 2?
The Cruelty-Free French Ice Cream

What is The Appetizer?
The Charcuterie Plant Board

What is The Main Meal?
The Michelin-Starred Tomato Salad

What about hunger or thirst panics?
Occasionally during the diet you will have intense or immediate cravings for food. They can seem very intense and you may want to run to the kitchen and eat or drink everything in sight. Well, DON’T. These are just temporary metabolic shifts in your body. Don’t attach to them and they will be gone in minutes, if not seconds. Note: You should NEVER feel hungry or thirsty on this diet. If you do, you need to drink MORE liquid or eat more food. If you still feel hungry or thirsty, WAIT a few minutes, drink more or eat more and keep drinking and eating more until you are full.

What about my energy level?
When you are consuming specific foods, or unfamiliar food, you may experience occasional energy lulls. You may suddenly feel like, “I have no energy in my body. I can’t get up.” Listen, just relax. Don’t panic. This feeling will only last a few minutes and then you will have more energy than you know what to do with. Short, temporary, energy dips are common when dieting, especially during a diet with only raw foods. But intense energy blast are even more common.

What about burping, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, or constipation?
These symptoms can occur, and they’re usually not a cause for concern—except in the case of constipation. If constipation becomes an issue, simply add more water-rich fresh fruits and vegetables to meals.