ABC's of Food
Here's a list of the best foods to eat. "A-list" foods are super, "B-list" are average. Avoid C-list foods and don't eat F-List foods. Be sure to eat the Extra Credit foods, as they're super-healthy and good for you.
A-List Foods
- Compatible with human biology: few allergic reactions, nutrient dense, contains essential nutrients.
- Low-glycemic
- Non-inflammatory and don't provoke cortisol/stress
- Vegetables, fruit - 5-10 servings a day
- Meat, fish, poultry - 3-3 ounce servings daily
- Eggs
- Nuts, seeds
- Honey
- Sweet potatoes, yams
- Olive oil, butter, fish oil
- Spices, herbs
- Herbal tea
- Dark Chocolate
B-List foods
- Medium to high glycemic, Many allergic reactions
- Often high in carbohydrates, Less nutrient dense, Fewer essential nutrients
- May cause inflammation
- Whole grains: wheat berries, rice, corn
- Stone ground bread, sourdough bread
- Dairy
- Legumes: peanuts, beans, soybeans
- Juice
- Fermented Soy: tempeh, tofu, miso
C-List Foods
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High glycemic, causes inflammation, cortisol and stress inducing
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Indicated in health conditions such as thyroid disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hormonal imbalances, cancers, autoimmune conditions
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Avoid or eat infrequently
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White potatoes
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White and fluffy starches - breads, cookies, popcorn, rice cakes, muffins, bagels, cake
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Caffeine
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Soy protein isolate
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Most breakfast cereals
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Candy
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Alcohol
F-List foods. Don't eat these.
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Indicated as causes of disease conditions and obesity
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Trans fats
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All artificial sweeteners: aspartame, sucralose, saccharine
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Modified food starch
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High fructose corn syrup
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Sodas - both with sugar and diet
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MSG
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Artificial colorings and preservatives
Extra Credit
- 1-2 TB fish oil daily
- Eat sour foods daily
- Eat 10 servings fruits and vegetables daily - 3 per meal
- Drink 8 glasses purified water daily
- Eat cold-water fish 3x/wk
- Eat red or green chili (hot spices) often
- Eat unprocessed foods
- Take nutritional supplements
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