{"id":19809,"date":"2020-06-24T21:32:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T21:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=19809"},"modified":"2024-12-20T21:27:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T21:27:13","slug":"what-is-the-galveston-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-the-galveston-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"And RD&#8217;s Honest Review of the Galveston Diet for Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>What is the Galveston Diet, exactly? <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/author\/carrie-gabriel\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\"><em>Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN<\/em><\/a><em>, explains this eating plan for people in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/natural-relief-from-menopause-symptoms\/\">menopause<\/a> and reviews its pros and cons.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>You can find just about any eating plan out there that\u2019s suitable for young adults, athletes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitex-for-fertility\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">women trying to get pregnant<\/a> and looking to reach a healthy weight. However, there aren\u2019t nearly as many diets specifically geared towards weight maintenance for people during menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Enter: the Galveston Diet, created by board-certified OB-GYN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galvestondiet.com\/about-mary-claire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mary Claire Haver, MD<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-month\/\">Weight loss<\/a> aside, this trending diet plan also aims to help ease the hormonal symptoms of menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a comprehensive list of this diet&#8217;s basics principles, including the best Galveston Diet eating plan, and how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/intermittent-fasting\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">intermittent fasting<\/a> is integral to its success. Plus, read on for this dietitian\u2019s complete review.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-galveston-diet\">What is the Galveston Diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Galveston Diet was designed to help reduce symptoms people experience during menopause, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slower metabolism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle\/\">inflammation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/natural-remedies-for-hot-flashes\/\">Hot flashes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>The theory is that you can curb these symptoms by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eating the right foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limiting eating hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cutting out ingredients that trigger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle\/\">inflammation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>In order to get full scope of the Galveston Diet, you must pay a one-time $59 fee on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galvestondiet.com\/\">official website<\/a>. From there, you\u2019ll get access to a curriculum covering hormones, inflammation, and other topics that impact women\u2019s health around menopause. There are also Galveston Diet meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"785844\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #785844;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Grass-Fed-Meat-What-to-Eat-on-the-Galveston-Diet-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Mature woman cutting grass-fed meat for dinner, one of the best foods on the Galveston Diet, to support weight loss and reduce symptoms of menopause\" class=\"wp-image-19815 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-galveston-diet-vs-the-mediterranean-diet\">The Galveston Diet vs. the Mediterranean Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Galveston Diet is actually not all that different from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-the-mediterranean-diet\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">Mediterranean diet<\/a>. \u201cBoth focus on reducing added sugars, processed foods, and refined grains,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/author\/gaby-vaca-flores\/#:~:text=Gaby%20Vaca%2DFlores%2C%20RDN%2C%20CLE%2C%20is%20the%20education,nutritionist%20and%20certified%20lactation%20educator.\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN<\/a>, an education specialist at HUM Nutrition. And both diets are anti-inflammatory and have a goal of healthy weight management.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>But the Galveston Diet is a little bit different, because there\u2019s more of a focus on lean <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/why-do-we-need-protein\/\">protein<\/a>, whereas the Mediterranean diet emphasizes legumes, whole grains, and nuts and seeds as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/healthy-fats-list\/\">healthy fats<\/a> over lean protein. The Galveston Diet is slightly more restrictive than the Mediterranean diet. \u201cIt only allows low-glycemic fruits like berries, whereas the Mediterranean diet is inclusive of most fruits,\u201d Vaca-Flores says. The Galveston Diet is also a gluten-free diet, as compared to the Mediterranean diet, which allows whole grains, including whole-wheat pasta and whole-wheat bread. Plus, the Galveston Diet involves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/intermittent-fasting\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a>, unlike the Mediterranean diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"related-block bg-lighter -mx-4 md:mx-0 p-4 md:p-6 grid grid-cols-2 gap-4 sm:gap-6 my-10\">\n\t<div class=\"col-span-2 text-xs font-semibold uppercase\">Related Stories<\/div>\n\t\n<article><a class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row group !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/fan-club-clinical-trial-results\/\">\n<div class=\"aspect-square bg-lighter mb-4 sm:mb-0 sm:mr-4 w-full sm:w-20 sm:shrink-0\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fan-club-bottle-hero-jpg-120x120.webp\" class=\"object-cover w-full block h-full transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-80 !mb-0 not-transparent wp-post-image\" alt=\"fan club bottle hero\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fan-club-bottle-hero-jpg-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fan-club-bottle-hero-jpg-245x245.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fan-club-bottle-hero-jpg-302x302.webp 302w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"9c64ac\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9c64ac;\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"text-xs sm:text-base line-clamp-3 font-semibold group-hover:text-primary\">The Results Are In: HUM\u2019s Fan Club Is Clinically-Proven to Decrease Menopause Symptoms in 90% of Users<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/article>\n\n<article><a class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row group !no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-causes-night-sweats\/\">\n<div class=\"aspect-square bg-lighter mb-4 sm:mb-0 sm:mr-4 w-full sm:w-20 sm:shrink-0\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/what-causes-night-sweats-jpg-120x120.webp\" class=\"object-cover w-full block h-full transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-80 !mb-0 not-transparent wp-post-image\" alt=\"What Causes Night Sweats\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/what-causes-night-sweats-jpg-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/what-causes-night-sweats-jpg-245x245.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/what-causes-night-sweats-jpg-302x302.webp 302w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"756e7a\" style=\"--dominant-color: #756e7a;\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"text-xs sm:text-base line-clamp-3 font-semibold group-hover:text-primary\">Cool Down Night Sweats with These 11 Expert-Approved Tips<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-the-galveston-diet-like-the-keto-diet\">Is the Galveston Diet like the Keto Diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Both the Galveston diet and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/keto-for-beginners\/#:~:text=The%20keto%20diet%20(short%20for,and%2010%20percent%20from%20carbohydrates\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">keto diet<\/a> are high fat and low carb, explains Vaca-Flores. When diets are low in carbs and whole grains, that can disrupt your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-soluble-fiber-vs-insoluble-fiber\/\">fiber<\/a> intake overall. \u201cFortunately, people who are eating the recommended fruit and vegetables on the Galveston Diet shouldn\u2019t have this problem,\u201d says Vaca-Flores.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-galveston-diet-plan\">What is the Galveston Diet Plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In short, the Galveston Diet meal plan prizes lean proteins, low carbohydrates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/healthy-fats-list\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">healthy fats<\/a>, and select produce.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a closer look at the Galveston Diet macros and Galveston Diet food list.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lean-proteins\">Lean Proteins<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>For the sake of avoiding excessive saturated fat (which is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5452168\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">linked to weight gain<\/a>), only lean proteins are allowed on the Galveston Diet meal plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Galveston Diet-approved sources of lean proteins include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>salmon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lean + grass-fed beef, turkey, and chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>In addition, Greek yogurt is the sole recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/dairy-and-acne\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">dairy<\/a> product because it has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6503736\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">twice as many amino acids<\/a> as other yogurts. Further, it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/natural-probiotics-holiday-foods-for-gut-health\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">great source of probiotics<\/a> and calcium.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Lastly, it\u2019s worth noting that quinoa is the only grain-like food allowed on this diet. It\u2019s the sole exception since it packs all nine essential amino acids and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-to-build-muscle\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">helps with muscle maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-healthy-fats\">Healthy Fats<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>You can eat unsaturated fats on the Galveston Diet meal plan, as they\u2019re a healthier choice for anyone trying to lose weight and support overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The best sources of healthy fats to add to your Galveston Diet shopping list include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>avocado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EVOO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nuts (walnuts, almonds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>seeds (pumpkin, pine nuts, sunflower)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vegetables\">Vegetables<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The ideal vegetables for the Galveston Diet are those that are low in starch and high in anti-inflammatory antioxidants, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cauliflower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cucumbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zucchini<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fruits\">Fruits<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Fruits that are low in sugar and rich in antioxidants are prized on this diet&#8217;s food list.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Such options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blueberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strawberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blackberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raspberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomatoes (yes, they\u2019re a fruit!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-galveston-diet-samle-menu\">What is the Galveston Diet Samle Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a sample Galveston Diet menu of meals you can eat within an 8-hour window (and fasting in between).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/low-fodmap-breakfast-recipes\/\">Breakfast<\/a><\/strong>: Spinach omelet cooked in avocado oil, with a side of strawberries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lunch<\/strong>: Plain Greek yogurt parfait topped with chia seeds, flax seeds, crushed almonds, and blueberries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snack: <\/strong>Avocado Greek yogurt dip with carrots and cucumbers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dinner<\/strong>: Grilled chicken with mixed greens, red onions, feta cheese, cashews, cranberries, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-not-to-eat\">What Not to Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The diet recommends you steer clear of the middle aisles of the grocery store, as they tend to shelve the most processed, carb-rich foods.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>These aisles are also abundant with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/no-sugar-challenge\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">foods loaded with sugar<\/a> and gluten\u2014the two major forbidden ingredients in this regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-eat-on-the-galveston-diet\">When to Eat on the Galveston Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Perhaps even more important than what you can and can&#8217;t eat on this diet plan is <em>when<\/em> you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This diet advises that you do a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/intermittent-fasting\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">daily version of intermittent fasting<\/a>. 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group-hover:text-primary\">Fan Club<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mb-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmulti-symptom relief for perimenopause and menopause\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute bottom-4 left-4 right-4 sm:bottom-0 sm:left-0 sm:right-0 sm:relative inline-flex justify-center bg-primary group-hover:bg-primary-light text-white rounded py-3 px-12 leading-none text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"pr-1.5 border-r border-primary-lightest\">$40<\/span><span class=\"pl-1.5\">SHOP NOW<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"self-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Intermittent fasting has gained popularity due to promising research on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5959807\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ability to reduce inflammation and encourage fat burn<\/a>, so it makes sense that it&#8217;d be touted for this regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure 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importantly, the diet advocates consuming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-i-eat-in-a-day-wfpb-diet\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">whole foods<\/a>, healthy fats, and lots of vegetables. 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If you\u2019re regularly getting enough fiber from fruits and vegetables, that can help tame inflammation, she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-currently-lacks-proof-of-success\">It Currently Lacks Proof of Success<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>One aspect that stands out is the use of intermittent fasting to promote weight loss, for which there&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6128599\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compelling evidence<\/a>. But does this diet work in particular?<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Presently, there&#8217;s little research that proves its success for weight loss. A nutrition plan like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-the-mediterranean-diet\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">Mediterranean diet<\/a> may be just as effective, if not more; it also doesn&#8217;t eliminate as many foods.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-can-get-expensive\">It Can Get Expensive<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, cost is an important consideration when it comes to following this diet.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>While limiting animal proteins to grass-fed options is a nice ideal, the price tag isn&#8217;t attainable for everyone. I&#8217;d prefer encouraging more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-eat-more-sustainably\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">co-ops or community gardens<\/a> with sponsors for financial support to increase food quality and affordability for everyone. 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While it may not be a Galveston Diet-approved method, it can still help you manage your weight.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-galveston-diet-faqs\">What is The Galveston Diet FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the Galveston Diet?<\/strong><br>The Galveston Diet is a science-based, intermittent fasting and low-carb diet designed specifically for women in midlife, focusing on managing hormonal changes, improving metabolism, and promoting weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>How does the Galveston Diet work?<\/strong><br>The Galveston Diet combines intermittent fasting, low glycemic eating, and anti-inflammatory foods to help regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and support fat loss during hormonal shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>What foods are allowed on the this diet?<\/strong><br>The diet emphasizes whole foods, including lean proteins, healthy fats, low-carb vegetables, and berries, while avoiding processed foods, refined sugars, and high-carb grains.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Is the Galveston Diet good for weight loss?<\/strong><br>Yes, many people find the Galveston Diet effective for weight loss, especially as it supports metabolic health, reduces inflammation, and helps balance hormones that affect weight management.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I do the diet if I&#8217;m not in menopause?<\/strong><br>While the Galveston Diet was specifically designed for women going through menopause or perimenopause, it can also be beneficial for women of any age seeking to manage weight, improve energy, and balance hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of the Galveston Diet?<\/strong><br>The Galveston Diet can help with weight loss, improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, enhanced energy, and better hormone regulation, particularly during midlife.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Overall, this diet review is that it can help with healthy weight maintenance if you adhere to the plan, and may be a good eating plan for metabolism changes during menopause because of that. 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