Below is a pyramid that you can use as a guideline for which foods are most important in following the Otter Diet. Your meals should be primarily meat, accompanied by some fat, vegetables, and a very small amount of complex carbohydrates. A great example of an Otter meal is a pork chop with a side salad topped with an oil-based dressing, and a small side of buttered sweet potato. You have protein coming from the pork, vegetables coming from the salad, fat coming from the dressing and butter, and complex carbohydrates coming from the sweet potato. Notice there is no room for simple carbohydrates or sugars.

KEY POINTS

• Otters get maximum energy from protein and fat.
• Otters need to eat a large breakfast, then eat every 3-4 hours through the day, including a small evening snack.
• No simple carbohydrates are allowed daily, and no more than a single fruit serving.

10 Guidelines To Being An Otter

You just found out you were an Otter, either by coming into Caring Medical and having Diet Typing done, or by taking our online quiz. In both cases you may not have fully understood what it means to be an Otter! Here’s a list of the top 10 guidelines Otters should follow!

ALL OF YOUR MEALS SHOULD BE PROTEIN BASED

Not that you can’t have a snack or two that consist of nuts or veggies, but your main meals of the day should be largely protein, meaning meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or even tofu!

FAT IS NOT BAD

Don’t be scared of a food that has mostly fat calories. As an Otter you need a good amount of fat. So snack on nuts, add oil to your pan before cooking that chicken breast, and dip your carrot sticks in hummus. Top your salad with sliced avocado. This means you’re eating like an Otter.

MAKE YOUR CARBS COUNT

Because you are limited on the amount of carbs you can have each day, you should take in the most nutrient dense carbohydrates as possible. This means whole grains, high fiber choices, and most of all no processed grains like low carb bread.

KEEP YOUR ENERGY STABLE ALL DAY BY FUELING UP OFTEN

Don’t wait until you feel like you’re on empty before you grab something to eat. Otter’s tend to need frequent meals, so don’t be afraid to nibble a little here and there…as long as it’s on Otter foods! Otters typically need to eat every 4 hours, so plan on snacking.

TRY NOT TO RELY ON GRAB AND GO FOOD ALL DAY

We’re all busy and cooking takes time, so having something like a protein shake for breakfast is okay. Just don’t let that be the standard for all your meals. You’ll be missing out on some necessary nutrients. And if you are doing protein shakes, check your labels to make sure it’s a natural shake and doesn’t have a lot of carbs or sugar in it. Check out the Hauser Diet book for protein shake recipes for Otters that include protein and fats.

YOU ARE NOT ON A LOW FAT DIET

So there’s no need to have a cabinet full of low fat and fat free labeled foods. So when it comes to peanut butter and salad dressings…go full fat. Besides, when they take the fat out of these products, often times they add sugar, which Otters should avoid.

GO NATURAL!

The Hauser Diet focuses on eating natural foods that have not been processed. If you are a convenience food person, you may find that eliminating all the food chemicals and toxins that are put in those packaged items gives your health a great boost.

YOUR VEGETABLES SHOULD PROVIDE YOU WITH SOME BENEFIT

Having your daily supply of vegetables be cucumbers and celery won’t cut it. Not that these items are bad for you, but they won’t provide you with as much fiber, vitamins, and minerals as veggies such as broccoli, beets, and spinach.

SUGAR IS THE ENEMY FOR OTTERS

Whether it’s plain sugar or sugar foods and drinks, they will deplete your energy, hurt your immune system, and promote quick weight gain!

FRUIT IS NOT AN UNLIMITED FOOD

Having a piece a day is fine, but more than that and your sugar intake will be too high. This includes fruit juice!

Take these ten tips of the trade and put them into practice. They will help you get the most out of your Hauser Otter Diet.