Probably the most vital component of a healthy diet is to control insulin.

Insulin inhibits an enzyme called delta 6 desaturase.

Delta 6 desaturase is vital for the production of good eicosanoids – the "master" hormones which directly or indirectly control nearly every function of the body.

Insulin also stimulates the production of delta 5 desaturase.

Delta 5 desaturase is essential for your body’s production of bad eicosanoids.

Bad eicosanoids are implicated in every major western disease from heart disease to cancer.

Insulin also stimulates an enzyme which stores fat and inhibits and enzyme that turns stored body fat into energy.

So excess insulin can make you put on fat and can lead to serious disease.

The diet below will help your body control your insulin production, produce more good eicosanoids and should help your body burn rather than store fat.

First look at your hand.

It’s vital for a healthy, mood elevating diet that you learn to control the ratio of protein to carbohydrate in your meals:

With the correct ratio of protein to carbohydrates you won’t feel hungry two to three hours after the meal.

If you’re very hungry two to three hours after a meal and you find it difficult to focus mentally you’ve probably eaten too many carbohydrates in that meal.

If you’re very hungry two to three hours after a meal and you can still concentrate well mentally you probably haven’t eaten enough carbohydrates in that meal.

You can adjust your protein/carbohydrate balance with your next meal and monitor your progress.

Alfalfa sprouts, broccoli (raw), cabbage, cauliflower, celery (raw), chives, endive, lettuce, mushrooms, spring onions, parsley, radishes, rocket, shallots, spinach.

Asparagus, bamboo shoots, broccoli (cooked), brussel sprouts, capsicum, celery (cooked), cucumber, fennel, green beans, peppers (sweet and chilli), rhubarb, tomatoes, turnips, strawberries.

Artichoke, butter beans, carrots (raw), coleslaw, corn on the cob (including the cob), garlic, ginger, leeks, okra, onions, peas, sauerkraut, swedes, swiss chard, wax beans.

Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, currants (raw), grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, lemons, limes, nectarines, oranges, passionfruit, peaches, pears, pineapple (raw), watermelon.

Beans, beetroot, black beans, carrots (cooked), chickpeas, corn (pieces), cowpeas, fava beans, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, navy beans, parsnip, pinto beans, red beans, tomatoes (sun dried or paste), water chestnuts, yams.

Applesauce (unsweetened), kiwifruit, mandarin, mango, papaya (paw paw), plums.

Hummus, split peas, sweet potato, potato, bananas, dates (dried), figs (raw), pineapple (canned), prunes (dried).

Bagels, bread, muffins, pancakes, pasta, pizza crust, porridge, rice, spaghetti, tortillas, waffles.

Cranberry sauce, dried fruit, dried cranberries (craisins), figs (dried), fruit jam, raisins, biscuits, cookies.

There are no health contradictions with this diet. Every recommendation is healthy.
This diet:

• Increases your intake of tryptophan, the basic building block of serotonin.
• Reduces your intake of animal fats (saturated fats) and trans fatty acids.
• Increases your intake of fish oil.
• Ensures adequate but not excessive protein.
• Promotes eating plenty of fruits and vegetables high in vitamins and minerals.
• Provides adequate, good quality carbohydrates.
• Promotes foods that convert to blood glucose slowly helping to control your body’s insulin production.
• Ensures you eat enough essential fatty acids (good fats) vital for health.
• Promotes eating plenty of lettuce and greens full of the vitamins and minerals excellent for health.
• Is low in calories. A diet low in calories with excellent nutrition is the only scientifically accepted way of extending life span.
• A diet low in calories can also help reduce excess body fat dangerous to your health.
• It is a diet with a moderate intake of protein, carbohydrate and fat. This diet is also high in antioxidants and micronutrients.

Andrew Cavanagh is a professional health writer and speaker and a member of the Australasian Medical Writer's Association. He is the author of One hour to glorious health and permanent weight loss and the groundbreaking From depression to glorious health. Both books can be downloaded free at www.geocities.com/glorioushealth

Instructions: 
1.Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Combine cereal and parsley, stirring well. Brush each chicken breast with mayonnaise mixture; dredge in cereal mixture.  

2.Place chicken on rack of a broiler pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400o for 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Serve warm.  

Quantity:   
Makes 4 servings 

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