All GM diet guides
Every guide on the site, grouped by topic.
Start here
- Does the GM diet work?How it is supposed to work, what the evidence says and who should avoid it.
- How the GM diet worksCalorie deficit, glycogen and water, and the myths that do not hold up.
- The 7-day planEvery day in one table, plus the rules that apply all week.
- Questions and answersTea, coffee, alcohol, repeating the plan and what to eat afterwards.
Day by day
- Day 1Fruit only
- Day 2Vegetables only
- Day 3Fruit and vegetables
- Day 4Bananas and milk
- Day 5Protein and tomatoes
- Day 6Protein and vegetables
- Day 7Rice, vegetables and juice
Versions
- VegetarianPaneer, tofu, sprouts or brown rice on days 5 and 6.
- Non-vegetarianLean chicken, fish or meat on days 5 and 6.
- IndianLocal produce, Indian recipes and chapati on day 7.
Food and preparation
- Wonder soupThe no-oil vegetable soup for every day of the plan.
- Recipes by dayVegetarian, Indian and chicken dishes, labelled by day.
- Indian recipesLauki sabzi, kosambari, paneer bhurji, palak paneer and pulao.
- Vegetarian recipesMeatless meals for all seven days.
- Chicken recipesLean chicken meals for days 5 and 6.
- Grocery listWhat to buy for each day, for one person.
- How to get readyWhat to do in the days before you start.
- TipsBefore, during and after the week, including when to stop.
Health and fitness
GM Diet MagicPlain-language guides to the 7-day GM diet, with honest answers about what it can and cannot do.
Food and tools
General information only, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before starting any weight-loss plan. Medical disclaimer.