Hi Hayley

I hope you don't mind but I've put some articles together on Dukan Diet Recipes that visitors to your site might find useful. I've included the link to the capstone article which links to the other articles.

Amber:)

 I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate your recipes. I am just beginning this change of life style and I am having a hard time setting up a "delicious" menu. Your recipes sure helped.

 more info about the first 5 days and next

 thanks for all the ideas. yours is the best site i have found.

 What kind of bacon are you using? Turkey?

 Hi,

Thank you for your recipes. I am def going to be trying some of them.

Michelle

 Hi Hayley,
great website!!
I've just ordered my "Dukan Diet" book and I hope it helps me as much as it did you.
I'm definetely borrowing a few recipies from your blog though!!

 Can I use chicken stock in the attack phase

 This is day two and I have a screaming headache - is it sugar withdrawls? I have been drinking enough water, so I don't know what else it would be - just wanna go to bed and sleep - I am anxious for the energy feeling!

 Just started the diet today,attack phase. I have made up my mind to do this. I know this is what I need to do for health reasons.I had two hard boiled eggs for breakfast, two grilled chicken cutlets for lunch, and half pound of grilled ground sirloin for dinner. O calorie cola and skim milk for a snack. I am 61, 5'6" tall and weigh 160 lbs. I would like to loose 20lbs. I exercise 5-6 days a week. Excercise alone was just not working!

 do you have the recipe for beef stroganoff?

 I just started the Dukan Diet today and was trying to find Oat Bran. Would Steel Ground oats be comparable? They looks coarse like I thought it should look. Don't know where to get this stuff in the USA-HELP.Thanks for your helpful website!

 Hi,

I've been doing this diet for a few days, however I am really struggling with breakfast. I've had eggs and various yogurts to death and am running out of inspiration; I really miss my cereal.I take it even bran flakes aren't allowed?

Any suggestion will be well received!

Thanks

Amy :-)

 Try the 1& 1/2 tablespoons of oatbran cooked with Fat free milk and some sweetener, then when you go on to Cruise make 2 Tbsp of oatbran and milk
Or eat your oatbran in ff Greek yogurt with sweetener and oneTsp of Vanilla, Lemon, banana,Or what ever flavoring you choose.
Sometimes I have a small hamburger( or mince meat)
Yesterday I had 4 shrimp and an hb egg.

 Hi
I read about the Dukan diet last October in a women's magazine and decided to give it a try. Well, it's now May, and the 30 lbs. that came off and stayed off, and now my daughter has been on this new lifestyle of eating and has lost 8 lbs. Keep it up ladies, because it works, but remember, it's a lifestyle change, not a diet!!
You've got some great recipes, especially the chicken ones.

 Thank god for this site. I'm just completing the attack phase for the 2nd time and was really starting to to feel like I wouldn't make it. I've been eating the same foods everyday and very little being that I can barely look at it anymore. I now feel like there are enough ideas to keep me going.

Thank you so much :)

 Hi There, I have met someone today that has lost 3 stone in 11 weeks by following this diet, I am now looking into starting this, I am struggling with breakfast items during the AP, can anyone help? Thanks

 Does anyone know if Agave Nectar is an acceptable sweetner?

 For all you pasta starved Dukanites out there- I have discovered something amazing. There is a Japanese noodle called Shirataki noodles made from Konjaku (glucomannan) which is nothing but a gelatanous soluble fiber. It has NO calories and several grams of fiber.
You can get this in Japanese/Korean /Asian grocery stores. Sometimes it lists "yam flour" on the label for shirataki noodles.Don't be put off by this as the 'yam" they are talking about has nothing to do with the yams we know: You can tell the difference by looking at the fiber content. "Yam flour" is sometimes used to describe the ingredient Konjaku - there are various variations on the word (the actual name of the fiber is glucomannen) in its various forms. The fiber content on the label will tell you if this is the right product.
The thing with this product is it has a slightly different texture to flour noodle products, BUT it is tasteless and will absorb the flavor of what ever you cook it in or serve with it. You must rinse it very well ( it comes packed in water, with about a 6 month shelf life- not refrigeration, but kept in a cool place) to get rid of the very slight fishy smell. Beware that the longer you cook it the chewier it gets (some suggest boiling it for 1minute, I don't). I just rinse well, dry the noodles well and then put sauce or chicken flavored ( or whatever flavor you wish- pasta sauce, curry, tex-mex, etc) on them to give them flavor). Use in your favorite recipes.
If you can get past the slightly chewy texture- a whole new world opens up to you for meals.
Great for soups, stir-fry, pasta dishes and and so forth. Wherever you would use pasta.

 Hi! I've been on the Dukan Diet for 3 days and I think I maaay have just slipped because I had hot sauce that had sugar in the ingrediants! =O
Is this ok?
Do I need to start all over again.

I will so appreciate feedback! thanks! =)

 I am on Day 1 of First attempt at Attack Phase. I think your diary is going to be a big help. Thanks.

 i am 28 years old and and my tall is 157cm
i have 90 weight.

 Thanks for all of the recipes!! I have been on this diet for about 2 1/2 months I think and I have lost 18 pounds. For all of you just starting, it does work! I am glad I found your site, because I was starting to get a little bored with everything. I can't wait to start trying recipes!!

 I'm doing the Dukan diet and I can not find or I've missed where you can use honey or not....any help from be appreciated. And I too love this site.

 Hi there started the Dukan Diet 3 days ago on Monday its now Thursday and I have already lost 4 pounds which is pretty good going when I only need to loose 1stone. Will do for 5 days and then go onto the next stage its pretty tough going on the attak phase but with results showing each day its a great incentive to carry on. Feeling better every day in my clothes, not as bloated and sleeping better (?) Keep up the good work and encouragement guys.

 hi this is my first day on dukan diet, i don't eat beef,pork or bacon. i only eat fish,chicken and egg or lamb.so can u post more chicken recipes.i don't have time for excercises i come home very late so any suggestions for me please thank you keep up the good work.

 Tip for muffin lovers. Dukan muffins call for 3 tablespoons oat bran but in cruise we can only have 2 per day. I adjusted the recipe and only put in 2 tablespoons. It seems to make no difference so I get to start my day with 2 freshly baked muffins and take two more on my busy day for snacks.

 Thank you for this site. I just started the Dukan Diet today and now, almost time to go to bed i was surfing the net looking for recipes and I found your site. I love it! Thank you

 Are lentils allowed in the cruise phase?

 Hayley, a great idea your website. My wife and I have been on the diet for a week and seen great results. My concern is that protein can be uninviting sometimes by itself. I have heard about the Dukan Diet Book and wonder if it can give me furhter ideas and recipes to compliment your great ideas. What is the best place to view these receipes or order the book?

 Love this website and your recipes. Has anyone tried the Dukan Bread? Was in month 4 before I discovered it. It's very easy to make. Have made using very low fat cream cheese (with herbs), 0 fat yogurt and 0 fat sour cream. All are good and you can make a proper sandwich. I have made tilapia sandwiches, burgers with a dukan bun. Don't give up. I started May 2nd and am now down 58.5 lbs. I set up a chart with my goal weight and date and the amount that I should weigh at the end of each month. I am 10 lbs ahead of where I should be. I am very very happy with Dukan. Never lost weight so easily in my life. I am a little nervous about going in to the stabilization phase as I now have on only 7 lbs to go. Good luck to everyone.

 Hi All...My mum and I will be commencing the diet tomorrow. Sounds silly but can I confirm for the attack phase is it just protein?

Kym

 Hi Hayley,

Thank you for putting together such an amazing website! I am in week 3 and have lost nearly 6kgs. However, I have BIG problems with water retention and believe that 5kgs of that is probably water. It still feels amazing though! My goal is 10kgs so I have a bit further to go...

One of the biggest problems for me has been trying to make the diet interesting. I am really unimaginative when it comes to food and so often end up having a dinner of crab sticks on a bed of - well porcelain really, which is SO boring. Your recipes have inspired me to go on, thank you!

Did you feel very washed out during the diet? I have managed to do the 20-30 minutes walking each day because I have a dog (!), but I used to play badminton. I really don't have the energy for that since i started the diet, but I have been doing the diet on a very strict/no cheating basis. How did you keep your energy up to do all that exercise? Well done by the way, you look amazing!

 In cruise phase. Generally very happy with Dukan Diet however, very constipated. Any suggestions?

 i have about 28 lbs to loose. i would love to get your resieps.

 hello everyone.
i have just kick started my attack phase today (all those uneaten avocados in the fridge...
=( ) and have done a bit of browsing noticing many get really hungry during this phase whereas i dont think ive had too many problems with that.
so far my meals for today consisted of:

skinny milk and egg for breaky
turkey pieces / yoghurt for snack
75g and 2 think strips of smoked turkey for lunch
2 pieces of coon light cheese in the arvo
dinner was 5 prawns, egg, slice of coon light cheese and yoghurt with chilli flakes. and not yet to refill my 750ml pump bottle.

have a done anything wrong?

 hey i plan on starting tomorrow 14/11/11 any ideas on breakfast recipes?

 Not more than 3 cans of soda in a day, that is.

 Hi everyone, started the diet 2 days ago and already lost 6lb ! Good luck to everyone. Just thought I'd share this because it was yummy. To make you chicken breast less boring, slit a hole down the middle of it and stuff with extra light philidelphia then wrap the breast in wafer thin ham. Stick in the oven for 40mins ish. Its lovely. I had 2 for my dinner. Yum yum

 I have intolerance to Gluten, Artificial sweeteners, Dairy and Soy. I am tolerating the oat bran at the moment but finding meat an eggs very monotonous.
I wanted to try to incorporate oat bran eggs and pumpkin to make a sweet muffin. Does anybody have an idea how or other recipes I might be able to make.

 hi everyone i'm from the usa and my daughter and i have been doing this diet now for awhile we like the way we both have been losing. so why can't we use crystal lite for drinks? does anyone know because we use it with our yogurt,oat bran in the morning and it taste so good. so is anyone could tell us why i would really appreiate it.

 Check the following site for a list of tolerated foods: http://thedukandietsite.com/761/dukan-diet-tolerated-foods/

The only thing I used from that list was the stewed rhubarb when I had a good supply of it. :( Now I have to wait until it's in season again. I had 1/2 cup almost everyday on the Cruise phase. Tasted good with my 0% Greek yogurt. Often added both of these to my bowl of oat bran porridge in the morning. Also tried goji berries once. It tasted good but it's very expensive and hard to find.

Congratulations on your weight loss! Keep up the good work. Stay away from the tolerated foods if you can.

BTW Only 2 tolerated foods are allowed per day. If you stagnate or gain weight stop eating tolerated foods. In case anyone else reads this -- tolerated foods are not recommended in the Attack phase as it will reduce the great weight loss benefits you will get from this part of the diet..

 Hi Midz,
Check out this site for a few fish recipes:
http://amberallen.hubpages.com/hub/Dukan-Diet-Recipes-Fish-and-Seafood

Check around this site also, there's a lot of info here. There's about 5 or so seafood recipes.
http://thedukandietsite.com/

The following site has seafood recipes and more!!!
http://dukanitout.com/recipes

 Thanks! Btw, getting tired of drinking water and plain tea only.. Other than juices and sodas, which are not allowed, what else is there to drink??

 Are lean lunch meats allowed in attack phase?

 Hi Marcie,

Not sure what your define 'lunch meat' as, the nearest we get to that in the UK is luncheon meat which is upmarket SPAM - and that is fatty!.

Basically, for attack - if it's not on the list - it's a NO-NO.
So, wafer thin ham; wafer thin turkey or chicken; lean tongue or wafer thin beef or pork slices (but not pork from the joint as it is too fatty).
You can have fat free cottage cheese and eggs too, as well as any fish you can think of, so there's lots to choose from.

But - when in doubt - leave it out is the safest bet on Attack I found.

God bless
Jamlady UK

 PS: Midz dont worry about the carbs in the oat bran... you should eat 2 tbsp during the attack and 3 during cruise... the good thing about this diet is that u can eat this carb "high" thing without worrying and u also NEED the fiber.. don't eat weetabix or any other cornflake cause u can ONLY eat oatbran... it cannot b replaced by any other bran .. and it is really useful in baking.. good luck!

 Hi, I notice that in my Dukan Book it says in the attack phase you can only have 1.5 tablespoons oatbran? I think perhaps the UK and US versions might be a bit different?
Also, are we able to use yeast?

 Yes, and if you want a low carb replacement try Cauliflower Rice or Cauliflower Mash.

http://thedukandietsite.com/1121/dukan-diet-cruise-phase-recipes-%E2%80%93-cauliflower-rice/

http://thedukandietsite.com/1094/dukan-diet-cruise-phase-recipes-cauliflower-mash/

 I am just starting out with this diet. For Breakfast I had scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and added my (ground) oatbran to it...then seasoned to taste with ground pepper.

This could be an idea for those who struggle to add oatbran to their day! :-)

 Hello Mekke,

Well done one your weight loss so far. I thought I'd share some vital information with you that might just make your stomach feel a lot more comfortable.

Firstly, as you are over 50 it is a good idea to visit your doctor for a general examination to rule out any problems.

As we age our digestive functions do slow down and Dr Dukan says it's not necessary to take vitamins, unless you have been on the diet for a long time, so down the track it is o.k. to take a daily multivitamin, especially if you are feeling tired or run down which can sometimes happen when your body is transforming into a new way of eating.

I personally have been taking a supplement called Spiralina on and off for over 20 years and Dr Dukan sells it on his Dukan shop site also I noticed. I buy mine from a local health shop.

It is well advocated that convenience foods typically increase bodyfat, raise cholesterol levels, and contribute to digestive and health challenges in later years.

Sometimes when we change out diet our systems get all stirred up and it lets us know. In your case the gas and perhaps you are experiencing bloating too. Don't be alarmed this is quite normal for most when our diets change, especially when we cut out the sugar as bad bacteria feasts on sugar and when you cut the supply your tummy gets angry.

Studies show when spirulina is added to the diet, beneficial intestinal flora increase the "Good Healthy Bacteria"

I have also used probiotics for years and it helps to balance these problems you are experiencing too as it supports the gastrointestinal system as well as assisting a healthy immune system.

It's only a suggestion, but I highly recommend it and you can discuss it with your doctor if you have any concerns.

I look forward to hearing how you go and wish you well with continued weigh loss.

Shaz
Australia

 I love the recipes on here, to keep me motivated, I have started a blog about my journey too. I especially want to concentrate on recipes and have just uploaded my second post containing 2 really awesome "Dukanised" inventions! If you like, you can follow my blog janiebdukandietblog.blogspot.com I hope I don't tread on any toes by asking here, I don't know where else to let people know about my blog!

 Are onions allowed during attack phase? I see meatball recipes and was wondering if onions are ok! Day two...yeah!!

 Can we have fat free- jello pudding?

 Dear Natasha
I know you said you don't want scramble egg/omlette advice, but someone really changed my life when they taught me how to make scrambled eggs in the microwave! Break some eggs in a glass bowl, season and scramble with a fork. 3 eggs will cook in just under 2 minutes for gorgeous silky soft creamy scrambles eggs, but will rubberise if you cook them for too long... So younput the bowl in the microwave at 100% power and stir well with your fork every 10-15 seconds. Beautiful scrambled eggs in under 2 minutes!

 also - i love scrambled eggs to the point where I am worried about eating too many eggs. How many can you have a week?
thanks for your kind support people

 well day 1 of the attack phase, i bought the Dukan diet book, but to be honest your site is far more entertaining.....anyone made the bread in the microwave yet??, i have a recipe for that, need to try it out...xxx

 hi everyone. im from uk and on day three of cruise. lost eight pounds . it seems people are talking about small portions. i thot we could eat as much as e like and thats what i am doing. thats right isnt it?

 I love ff natural yoghurt, sweetner, oatbran and vanilla essence for breakfast! Yum

 Thanks so much for all your lovely recipes. I have now lost a stone in weight and now a size 14. I am aiming for size 10-12!
Your site is such a blessing!
Many thanks

 I'm looking for the recipe for the teriyaki marinade. I know I saw it in my book but I cannot find it ANYWHERE!!! Anyone know it?

 Is hot sauce allowed in the attack phase?

 I put 8oz of natural vanilla yogurt in a bowl and mix in my full daily oat bran amount and its delicious.....easiest way to get the oat bran down!! Tried the Galette in the book and it was AWFUL!!!!

 Yes, Rosie123, it is important to be very patient on this diet and not give up.

I think that you can replace the 'quark' with fat free or low fat (less than 2% fat) cottage cheese, ricotta or cream cheese.
And for the 'creme fraiche' I think you can replace it with fat free or low fat (less than 2% fat) plain Greek yogurt, plain yogurt or sour cream.
The results might not be quite the same though.

 You're welcome, Rosie123. My husband & I started this diet together the 6th of June 2011 and we both reached our True Weight by the 29th of July. I lost 22 lbs. and he lost 44 lbs. I have been in the Stablization Phase for 3.5 months; my husband went into Stabilization just 2 weeks ago. I had no health problems but my husband was taking medication for high blood pressure before we started this diet. When we had our checkup in September the doctor reduced his medication because his BP went down.

The Stabilization Phase is what we have to follow for the rest of our lives now to maintain our ideal weight. We can eat normally as long as we follow these rules: eat 3 Tbsp. of oat bran everyday, have a Protein Thursday every week, drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water every day and walk at least 20 minutes each day...we do 30 minutes. It helps to use the Consolidation Phase as a point of reference to keep on track.

The most important thing anyone can do when starting this diet is to read the book first to get a thorough understanding of how this diet works. Stock up on allowed food so you are not tempted to eat anything that is not on the allowed list. If you really want to succeed it is essential to stick to the diet lapse free in order to obtain the best and quickest results. All lapses even minor ones are detrimental to your weight loss.

So check out the following websites:

http://www.dukandiet.co.uk/ It's important to understand that the Dukan Diet is continually being refined and adapted by Dr. Dukan so the information provided may be slightly different from other information that you have read elsewhere on the Internet or even in Dr. Dukan’s own books. So....
Keep up-to-date reading the chat history which usually appears on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You will find information not in the books and about any changes Dr. Dukan might make.

http://thedukandietsite.com/ Amber's support site provides a lot of information and some recipes. Her knowledge comes from various sources such as "The Dukan Diet" and "The Dukan Diet Life Plan" books and the official websites and Facebook pages.

http://dukanitout.com/recipes/ Recipes are categorized and tagged with phases they're allowed in.

 Hi Ellie,
If you had gone to http://www.dukandiet.co.uk/ before you started, you would have found out what your True Weight was. You would have seen a chart afterwards showing you the length of the Attack Phase and how much weight you would lose. It would have shown you also the length of the Cruise Phase to reach your True Weight. It would have also given you the length of your Consolidation Phase.

Since you have already been on the diet for a month now fill in the short questionnaire as if you hadn't lost that weight yet and calculate the number of days you need to do from the results they give you.

 Flora - Did you also get oat bran? You need to have 1.5 Tbsp. everyday on the Attack Phase. That goes up to 2 Tbsp. per day on the Cruise Phase.

You can also have 1 whole egg each day plus unlimited egg whites in all of the phases. But if you have cholesterol problems then it is 3 whole eggs per WEEK and unlimited egg whites.

Good luck!