I wanted to take a moment and share with you part of the new life change I have intentionally set out for myself. I’m doing this to bring my body & life into submission. I’d appreciate any assistance with my goals.
The following are foods I will eat:
- Whole Grains: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley, Whole Grain Breads, Grits, Grain based chips (tortilla)
- Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas, Soybeans
- ALL Fruits: i.e. Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon
- ALL Vegetables: i.e. Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Ginger Root, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini, Herbs, Spices, Olives (Olive Oil), veggie burgers are an option if you not allergic to soy.
- Nuts, Seeds, Salsa
- Chicken & Fish in very small portions, Grilled or baked
- Liquids: Spring Water, Distilled Water, 100% Natural Fruit Juices, 100% Natural Vegetable Juices, Protein Drinks, Decaffeinated Beverages in moderation
- Sweeteners: Honey, Stevia & other Natural Sweeteners
Foods To Avoid
- Meat: Beef or Pork
- All Dairy Products
- White Rice
- Fried Foods
- Caffeine
- Carbonated Beverages
- Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives, Refined Sugar, or Sugar Substitutes
- White Flour and All Products Using It, Pastas
- Margarine, Butter, Shortening, and High Fat Products
- Desserts, Candy, White Sugar, etc.