DIP Diet
DIP Diet (Disciplined and Intelligent Person’s Diet)
Developed by one of my teachers Dr. Biswaroop Roy Choudhary
This plant-based, whole-food diet emphasizes natural, unprocessed foods to improve health and aid in disease management.
Meal Plan
Breakfast (until 12:00 pm)
- Fruits Only: Consume one or more types of fresh fruits.
- Portion Guide:
- For every 10 kg of body weight, consume 100 grams of fruit.
- For example, a 50 kg person would eat 500 grams, a 60 kg person 600 grams, and so on.
Lunch
- Two Plates:
- First Plate: Raw vegetables (cucumber, tomato, carrot, radish, greens, etc.).
- Portion Guide: For every 10 kg of body weight, consume 50 grams.
- For instance, a 50 kg person should consume 250 grams, a 60 kg person 300 grams, etc.
- Second Plate: Regular home-cooked vegetarian food with minimal salt and oil.
- First Plate: Raw vegetables (cucumber, tomato, carrot, radish, greens, etc.).
Snacks (Between Lunch and Dinner)
- Optional Foods:
- Raw or soaked vegetables, fruits, dry fruits (preferably soaked 5-10 hours), soaked legumes (peas, gram, peanuts, moong beans, etc.), sprouts, coconut water, juices, green leaves, and Hunza Tea.
- Portion Guide:
- For every 10 kg of body weight, consume 10 grams of snacks.
- A 50 kg person would consume 50 grams, a 60 kg person 60 grams, etc.
Dinner
- Same as lunch, with two plates:
- First Plate: Raw vegetables.
- Second Plate: Regular vegetarian meal, home-cooked with minimal salt and oil.
Hunza Tea Recipe
A nutritious tea with numerous health benefits.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of water
- 4 green cardamoms
- 2 grams cinnamon
- 11-12 basil leaves
- 11-12 mint leaves
- 2 grams fresh ginger
- Juice of half a lemon (added after cooling)
- Optional: Jaggery or honey (ensure tea temperature is below 35°C if adding honey)
Instructions:
- Boil all ingredients in water for 10 minutes.
- Strain, add lemon juice to taste, and optionally sweeten with jaggery or honey.
Benefits of Hunza Tea:
- Digestive Health: Aids digestion, enhances nutrient absorption, and inhibits harmful gut bacteria.
- Immune Support: Boosts immunity, helping prevent colds and coughs.
- Weight Management: Supports weight loss efforts.
- Blood Sugar Regulation: Cinnamon helps manage blood glucose levels, beneficial for diabetes.
- Skin Health: Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties reduce acne and oily skin.
- Stress Relief: Calming herbs reduce stress and improve mood.
- Heart Health: Antioxidants lower cholesterol and support cardiovascular health.
- Energy Boost: Improves stamina and reduces fatigue.
- Cognitive Support: Ginger and cinnamon enhance memory and cognitive function.
- Joint Health: Anti-inflammatory herbs reduce joint pain.
- Respiratory Support: Eucalyptus and ginger aid respiratory health.
- Sleep Aid: Herbs like chamomile and tulsi promote restful sleep.
Foods to Avoid
- Processed, factory-made, and packaged foods (e.g., biscuits, noodles, chips).
- Dairy products (milk, tea, coffee, yogurt, curd, ghee, butter, paneer, ice cream).
- Animal-based foods (meat, fish, eggs).
- Multivitamin capsules, tonics, allopathic medicines.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, and smoking.
Health Benefits of the DIP Diet
Within 72 hours of adopting the DIP Diet:
- Diabetes:
- 57% of Type 1 diabetes patients reduced insulin dependency.
- 100% of Type 2 diabetes patients achieved optimal blood sugar without medication.
- Medication Reduction: 52% of individuals discontinued medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, acidity, and other conditions.
- Weight Loss: An average weight reduction of 1.4 kg was observed.
Healing Time Periods by Condition:
| Time Period | Condition |
|---|---|
| 4 to 72 hours | Diabetes |
| 3-7 days | Intestinal disorders, high blood pressure, high cholesterol |
| 1 month | Heart diseases, obesity |
| 2 months | Thyroid issues |
| 6 months | Asthma, cancer, arthritis |
| 8 months | Kidney, skin, and liver disorders |
This diet prioritizes natural, plant-based foods and reduces dependence on processed or animal-derived products, offering significant benefits for health, disease management, and overall wellness.