Free Your Body. Free Your Soul.
The Matol Diet: it’s about living consciously and eating consciously. It’s about self-respect and self confidence. It’s about educating ourselves on the nature of foods and their effect on us. It’s about getting back control of our body and our life. It’s about revealing the beauty in us and all of the energy locked up inside of us. It’s about living life to the fullest. 

Claim to Fame
The Matol Diet can not only help you lose weight, it protects and maintains your muscle mass which most diets can’t guarantee. The Matol Diet also addresses the root of your weight problem and is capable of reversing the physiological mechanisms that predispose you to weight gain in the first place.

The Matol Diet consists of high biological value protein foods that are low in fat and carbs, specially formulated with just the right amount of protein to sustain your muscle mass, combined with select natural foods and a strict nutritional supplementation regimen. This regimen is spearheaded by Km®, our flagship botanical and mineral tonic for the blood, the engine that drives the Matol Diet. The results, as demonstrated by the testimonials on this website, are awesome: 3 to 4 pounds per week for women and 5 to 7 pounds per week for men.

Men lose weight more quickly than women because they have more muscle mass and muscle is the engine that burns fat. Keep in mind that muscle weighs twice as much as fat. You’ll not only see pounds melt away but you’ll be amazed at how your body reshapes itself, tightening up from within.    

 

MATOL DIET ORIGINS The Matol Diet has its roots in a protein blend that was developed by Dr. G Blackburn from Harvard Medical School in 1973. This protein blend was later significantly improved by Dr. Tran Tien Chanh, a reputable MD and doctor in nutrition, biology and sports medicine. His medical practice at the time focused primarily on high performance athletes. Dr. Chanh reformulated the protein blend with the objective to shed the athletes’ excess weight and maintain their muscle mass. A team of Matol scientists incorporated this superior biological value protein blend into a unique, pH-regulating, detoxifying and energizing botanical, vitamin and mineral weight loss regimen.

Insulin dysfunction at the root of weight problems
Most weight problems have one thing in common: an overproduction of insulin caused by a dysfunctional pancreas. This dysfunction occurs over time as a result of a diet grossly disproportionate in its share of saturated fats and simple sugars, a.k.a. simple carbohydrates, such as those found in many commercial foods, including breads, cereals, muffins, cakes and pastries, pasta and pizza – much like the North American diet. This sort of diet causes the pancreas to produce an overabundance of insulin. This excess insulin stays in your system and puts your blood sugar level in a negative balance.

When your blood sugar level is in negative, you feel weak, sometimes irritated and hungry and what do you do? You reach out for more food, and so on and so on. It’s a vicious cycle that traps people, making them particularly dependent on certain foods. The need for sugar is very real when the sugar level in your blood is in negative.  

A well functioning pancreas will produce just the right amount of insulin to regulate your blood sugar level. A dysfunctional pancreas produces too much insulin, which stays in your system and puts your blood sugar level in a negative balance.

Understanding why, helps you break the vicious cycle
The Matol Diet teaches you important distinctions about your body and how it metabolizes nutrients. That knowledge is power because it will forever change the way that you look at food, empowering you to make healthier food choices, each and every day.

You learn about the pancreas, that little gland located just beneath your stomach, whose job is very important: to produce insulin, a hormone that not only regulates blood sugar levels in your body, it also makes you gain weight by transforming the fat that you eat into fat cells.
 
You learn which foods make you gain weight, which foods can prevent you from losing weight and, most important of all, which foods and food combinations to avoid, to stay healthy and fit, day after day.

So, how does the Matol Diet help you shed mostly fat?
The Matol Diet helps you shed fat by deliberately creating an imbalance in your food regimen, diminishing greatly, temporarily , the carbohydrates from your diet: breads, cereals, legumes, rice, even healthy fruits and certain vegetables that are high in sugar.

Why? Because as long as sugar, in any form, is entering your body, your body is simply not burning fat.

Live off of your body’s fat reserves
To breathe, to think or even to move, your body draws on its three energy reserves: approximately 1.5% of its energy is stored in glycogen derived from carbohydrates, the equivalent of 3-4 days’ worth of energy. 18.5% is from protein in muscle tissue and the remaining 80% is fat.

Another very important point is that the body’s first source of energy from food is its glycogen reserves. Only once the glycogen reserve is entirely depleted does the body turn, simultaneously, to its other two energy reserves, the protein in muscles and fat.

Think of it: if you restrict your intake of sugars in Stages 1 and 2 of the Matol Diet and if your body only stores 3-4 days’ worth of glycogen, this means that right from Day 4, your body will turn to its muscles and fat for energy.

The first 3-4 days on the Matol Diet are critical because a body that’s been accustomed to receive sugar, each and every day, for the last 20-30-40-50 years -- whether it’s in the form of table sugar, bread, cereal, potato or even rice, all of which are different forms of carbohydrates --may be craving for its sugar fix in the first few days of the Matol Diet. That being said, most people feel utterly satisfied with the foods provided during the Matol Diet and, as a result, experience no discomfort whatsoever. 

Lose fat, not muscle
How does the Matol Diet preserve and even enhance your muscle mass, if both fat and muscle energy reserves are depleted simultaneously? In a number of ways. First, the potassium in Km® is a key ingredient in muscle building and development. Secondly, you eat delicious Matol Diet protein foods that average 19 grams of protein of a very high biological value per portion, are 95% absorbable and are complete with all 9 essential amino acids that your body does not manufacture and which must come from food or supplementation. These amino acids are the building blocks of your body.

The protein in our Matol Diet foods is derived from whey isolate, soy isolate and/or albumine from eggs, with only select amino acids extracted from these protein sources and none of the other constituents. Best of all, Matol Diet foods are delicious. Choose among Matol Diet soups, beverages, puddings, pancakes, oatmeal, even a scrumptious Matol Diet protein bar.

And just in case you wondered why eating protein foods is so important, remember that protein is the fabric of your muscle tissue, vital organs, eyes, hair, nails, even your cells, hormones, enzymes and immune system.

And don’t forget that muscles are the engine that help you burn calories, hence the need to feed your fire, throughout the day.

Km®: the engine that drives the Matol Diet
The engine that drives the Matol Diet is Km®, our pH-regulating, detoxifying and energizing health tonic. Keeping the acid in check while the body is metabolizing fat is critical to healthy weight loss. Km® also nourishes, maintains and protects your muscle mass, as potassium is a main ingredient in muscle building and development and the main ingredient in Km®. Km® also provides essential minerals and phyto-elements, most of which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, not to mention its detoxifying properties. For all those good reasons, we double the dose of Km® during Stages 1 and 2 of the Matol Diet.

The three other Matol Diet nutritional supplements, Matol Calcium & Magnesium, Matol Omega 3-6-9 and Matol MegaVitamins, provide you with all of the essential vitamins, minerals and trace minerals normally added to the foods that are temporarily restricted on the Matol Diet like breads, pastries, cereals, pastas and fruits. Without these 4 supplements, your body would be lacking essential nutrients that it needs in order to shed fat, maintain your muscle mass, rehabilitate your pancreas and properly feed you.

 

DAILY REGIMEN OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Km®: 2 tablespoons (30 ml), twice a day, at any hour, morning and night. Matol Omega 3-6-9: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) or 4 capsules daily, at any time. Matol MegaVitamins: 4 caplets daily, with water, preferably in the morning. Matol Calcium & Magnesium: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) twice a day, with meals. (If on medication, take 2 hours prior or 4 hours after medication with a little food.) Note: Absorption of vitamins and minerals is compromised somewhat by caffeine and fiber. If you consume either, you may want to modify the intake of your vitamins and minerals.

Cravings-free diet? More energy?
Yes and yes. How does the Matol Diet free you from cravings and energize you like never before? By burning your fat, that’s how. You see, the metabolic process that transforms fat into energy in your body is called ketosis. Ketosis produces ketonic bodies, which, it just so happens are not only natural appetite suppressants but natural energizers, as well, which explains why the vast majority of people on the Matol Diet report no cravings and more energy than ever.

Being in ketosis can cause bad breath, even chills, as your body literally shed layers of fat in your body, changing your body temperature. It’s normal. Just cover up, breathe deeply and relax. And again, feel confident that your body is getting all of the nutrients it needs to function, not only properly, but optimally. As for the bad breath, simply brush your teeth more often during the day or keep sugar-less mints or gum handy.

Get ready. Set yourself up to succeed.
How does the Matol Diet work on a daily basis? Simple. Stock up on your favorite delicious Matol Diet protein foods and the 4 Matol Diet nutritional supplements that will carry you over the first month. Load up on wholesome vegetables from a select list, your favorite salad varieties and fresh herbs. Buy fresh lime and lemon for your salads, or white vinegar, whichever you prefer, and virgin olive oil for your salads. Stock up on lean cuts of your favorite meats, poultry, fish and seafood. And, don’t forget to use natural sea salt, which is tastier and more nutritious than regular salt, fresh ground pepper and your favorite seasonings (fat free and sugar free) to add a zing to all your food.

It’s important to be well organized before going on a diet, so you won’t be caught off guard. You may even have a few Matol Diet foods ready made in the fridge or freezer, in case of an ‘emergency,’ when hunger strikes and you need food now!

FOUR STAGES TO THE MATOL DIET

Stage 1
Follow Stage 1 until you’ve reached 70% of your weight loss goal. How do you calculate the supplies you need? Simple.

What is your weight loss goal? Let’s say 30 pounds. 70% of 30 pounds is equal to 21 pounds. You’ll be on Stage 1 until you’ve lost all 21 pounds.

How much time will it take? At the rate of 3-4 pounds lost per week for women and 5-7 pounds per week for men, that would be approx. 6 weeks for a woman and 3.5 weeks for a man.

 

STAGE 1 Breakfast: 1 Matol Diet food of your choice with tea or coffee with a maximum of 1 ounce (30 mL) of milk per day (artificial sweetener permitted) Lunch: 1 Matol Diet food of your choice with vegetables (refer to select list) Supper: 7 ounces of chicken/fish/seafood OR 5 ounces of lean meats with vegetables (refer to select list) Snack: 1 Matol Diet food of your choice, after supper Important Notes Season your food to taste with sea salt as the Matol Diet is low in sodium Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day (8 oz/250 mL each) Never more than one of the Matol Diet cakes, pancakes, oatmeal and bar, as these are higher in carbs. We call these Matol Diet Treats.  If, during the first 3 days of the Matol Diet, you cannot contain your hunger, you can safely reach for an additional 1 or 2 Matol Diet foods, just don’t have more than one Matol Diet treat per day. The only other time you should reach for more Matol Diet foods is in replacement of when you cheat, which ought to be as little as possible.

 

The Recommended Food list Lean cuts of beef, veal, pork and lamb: filet, flank, lean ground, sirloin, tenderloin, roast, round, rump, sirloin  Giblets (poultry) and offal (beef, pork, etc.): heart, liver, sweetbreads, kidneys, etc. Poultry: skinless chicken, turkey, quails, wild birds Fish: bass, brill, cod, devil fish, gudgeon (blob), haddock, hake, halibut, perch, pike, ray, salmon, shark, smelt, red snapper, sole, swordfish, trout, tuna, turbot, whiting   Seafood: clams, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops, scampi, shrimp, squid, etc. Select Vegetables List One portion per meal (up to 2 cups): Asparagus, beet greens, broccoli, cabbage (collard, green, Nappa, red, Savoy), cauliflower, celeriac, fiddle heads, garlic, leeks, mushrooms, onions (raw only), shallots (raw only), Swiss chard turnip, zucchini. Unlimited: alfafa sprouts, bok/pak choy, celery, cucumber, daikon, fennel, salad (all varieties), radish, seaweed, soy bean sprouts, spinach. Once or twice a week, no more:  1/2 avocado, Brussel sprouts, eggplant, 2-3 hearts of palm, peppers, sauerkraut, snow peas, string beans (yellow and green), tomatoes and squash (summer). Raw is best, from a nutritional standpoint, with their pure enzymes, but you can also steam, roast, braise, boil or sauté them very lightly in a non-stick pan or in a little drizzle of olive oil. You can also braise them in the oven at 420 degrees F (205o C) for a few minutes, just until they begin to caramelize. Then, serve them with a little sprinkle of sea salt and crushed pepper and a splash of fresh lime or lemon. Discover the joys of simple cooking. You can also jazz up your oil with hot chili peppers, cumin, curry, rosemary, ginger, whatever you like. Not permitted during Stages 1 and 2 of the Matol Diet, because of their high sugar content: artichokes, corn, potatoes, peas, carrots, parsnips, beets, pumpkins and winter squashes, sweet potato and yams. Note: A portion of vegetables is up to two (2) full cups, approximately. Seasonings There are endless possibilities to vary the taste of your foods. Sea salt, pepper, garlic, fresh or dried ginger, zest of lemon or lime, your favorite spices, fresh or dried herbs, chili peppers, curry, curcuma, hot mustard or hot mustard powder, wasabi powder, even soy or tamarind sauce, sparingly, and the list goes on. You can vary the taste of your Matol Diet puddings with cinnamon, nutmeg, a drop of rose water, fresh ginger, unsweetened coco powder, and again, the list goes on and on. Click here to download a .pdf of of the Nutritive Value of Foods from the USDA

The vegetables at lunch and supper are not optional. The lean cuts of meat, poultry, fish or seafood, when indicated, are not optional either. The Matol Diet has been calibrated with specific foods and nutrients at specific times throughout the day to produce specific results in the body. Follow it faithfully and you’ll see quick results. Don’t let sugared gum, condiments and commercial salad dressings spoil your efforts.

Feeling hungry, queasy? Hang in there.
Some of you may experience some carbohydrate withdrawal symptoms in the first three days of the Matol Diet: hunger, mild nausea, headaches and fatigue. Don’t panic. Hang in there. Know that it will soon pass. It’s simply your body calling out for its sugar fix. Just relax, sit down for a minute, breathe deeply and drink a large glass of water. Above all, be confident in the knowledge that your body is receiving all of the nutrients it needs in order to function optimally and that on Day 4 of the Matol Diet, the cravings, if any, will drift away and in their place you’ll experience a satiety and energy like never before.

Knowledge is power
Here are other potential symptoms you ought to be aware of. Muscle cramps and dehydration are a sign of a lack of salt, water, potassium and magnesium. Be sure to take all of your Matol Diet supplements rigorously. They are your assurance of your well-being during the length of the Matol Diet. If you’re constipated, eat more fiber-rich vegetables and drink more water. Go for a walk after your meals. Physical activity helps activate the metabolism. Irregular weight loss can be attributed to a number of things. Are you menstruating? If so, your body is retaining water and the weight loss will not show until after your period. You could be cheating without even realizing it with condiments, salad dressings, beverages and gum whose ingredients are carb or fat-based. Be rigorous and read labels carefully.  

What happens if you cheat?
Don’t beat yourself up and lose confidence. Simply acknowledge it, remind yourself why you committed to the Matol Diet in the first place and get right back on track.

Stage 2
You’ll be on Stage 2 until you’ve lost the remaining 30% of your weight loss goal.

 

STAGE 2 Breakfast: 1 Matol Diet food of your choice with tea or coffee with a maximum of 1 ounce (30 mL) of milk per day (artificial sweetener permitted) Lunch & Supper: 7 ounces of chicken/fish/seafood OR 5 ounces of lean meats with vegetables (refer to select list) Snack: 1 Matol Diet food of your choice, after supper Important Notes Season your food to taste with sea salt as the Matol Diet is low in sodium Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day (8oz/250 mL each) Never more than one of the Matol Diet cakes, pancakes, oatmeal and bar, as these are higher in carbs. We call these Matol Diet Treats.

Stage 3
By the time you reach Stage 3, you will have lost 100% of your weight loss goal.

Congratulations!

Now is the time to have faith in the knowledge that you have given your pancreas a chance to rest and restore its ability to metabolize sugars properly. You will now begin to slowly reintroduce carbs into your daily diet, in the morning, so your body has the whole day to break down what in your case will be better carb choices and better fat choices. Stage 3 is only 2 weeks long.

Knowing that the mind rules the body, banish all fears of regaining your weight back from your mind with positive affirmations: I am healthy. I am strong. I make the right food choices for every cell in my body to thrive.

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