GM Diet MagicPlain-language guides to the 7-day GM diet, with honest answers about what it can and cannot do.
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General information only, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before starting any weight-loss plan. Medical disclaimer.
Non-vegetarian GM diet plan
The non-vegetarian GM diet follows the same seven days, with lean chicken, fish or meat on days 5 and 6.
The non-vegetarian version at a glance
| Day | What you eat |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fruit only, no bananas |
| Day 2 | Vegetables only, cooked without oil |
| Day 3 | Fruit and vegetables, no bananas or potatoes |
| Day 4 | About 6 bananas and 3–4 glasses of milk |
| Day 5 | Two portions of lean chicken breast, fish or lean meat, about 280 g each in the original plan, with up to 6 tomatoes. |
| Day 6 | Two portions of the same protein foods with any vegetables except potatoes. |
| Day 7 | Brown rice with vegetables and unsweetened juice. A small portion of chicken or fish is allowed in some versions. |
GM wonder soup is allowed every day. Drink water steadily and avoid sugar, alcohol and fried food all week.
How to cook it
Grill, bake, steam or cook in a non-stick pan with very little oil. Remove chicken skin. Choose fresh chicken or fish over sausages, ham and other processed meats, which are high in salt.
Recipes for this version
Grilled lemon chicken, chicken kebabs, clear chicken soup, steamed fish and no-oil tandoori chicken are on our GM diet recipes page. Plan your shopping with the grocery list.
Before you start
The GM diet is very low in calories and protein on several days, and no clinical study has tested it. Do not follow it if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, have diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, low blood pressure or a history of disordered eating, or take regular medication, unless a doctor has agreed. Stop and eat normally if you feel faint, dizzy, confused or unwell.
Frequently asked questions
Which meats are allowed on the GM diet?
Lean chicken breast, fish or lean meat on days 5 and 6. Avoid processed meats such as sausages and ham, which are high in salt.
How much chicken can I eat on day 5?
The original plan uses two portions of about 280 g each, with up to six tomatoes.
Can I eat chicken on day 7?
Some versions allow a small portion of chicken or fish with brown rice and vegetables on day 7.