What Foods Should I Eat and What Foods Should I Not Eat
By Coach Scott Black on Mar 5, 2010 | In Announcements, Tip Of The day | 4 comments »
This posting is not meant as a nutrition meal plan instead it is an insight into which foods you should or should not use during your daily meal planning. If you need help with with meal planning then contact me @ getfit@coachscottblack.com Nor does this list include what supplements you should or shouldn't be ingesting. I will discuss this in later postings.
Obviously, listing every type of food is impossible, but you can follow this rule of thumb to determine which category a food belongs in: If a food is overly processed, non-organic, or altered in any major way from the way it was created, you can be pretty sure that it belongs in the “Neutral” or “Dangerous” category.
Do your best to choose foods exclusively from the “Super” and the “Healthy” category in a 75 percent to 25 percent ratio. Only after you are free of symptoms for at least three months can you more than occasionally eat foods from the “Neutral” food category.
Avoid foods from the “Dangerous” category altogether. These foods do not impart any beneficial qualities and can actually cause harm to the body. These foods should be avoided by everyone whether healthy or ill.
List of “Super,” “Healthy,” “Neutral” and “Dangerous” foods follow. (This list in part is curtousey of Dr. Jordan Rubin) -
Now before we get into the major list please be aware of the following top 10 foods to avoid. The name says it all but these are the must avoid items! Then folow the below food guide.
1. Pork, high fat luncheon meats, ham, pepperoni, hot dogs , bacon and sausage meat 2. Shell Fish: oysters, scallops, clams, crab, and lobster. They are scavengers and feed off the bottom of the ocean. Also contain high levels of Mercury 3. Aspartame: nutrasweet, equal etc 4. Hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated oils or lard 5. Junk Food: snack cakes, candy, cola, fast food, pizza etc. 6. Caffeine: 1 tidbit - according to the British Medical Journal, just 5 cups per day will increase a man's risk of heart disease by 50% 7. Dairy products: 60% of the allergies affecting people in the country are contributed to the consumption of dairy products. 8. Chlorine in Water. Either use a filter or become a filter! 9. Alcohol: Just 1 oz of alcohol reduces the body’s ability to burn fat by 1/3. 10. Pasta & Breads, the only breads I recommend are sprouted grains products like Ezekiel.
SUPER FOODS
Meats and fowl raised organically beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, duck (no antibiotics or hormones). Grass fed meat and fowl is preferable. Game (venison, buffalo, elk). Eggs (at the very least free range, fertile or organic, but preferably eggs that are high in omega-3 fats) Fish with fins and scales. Deep-water ocean fish, not farm raised. The best ocean fish are salmon, halibut, tuna, cod, sea bass and sardines (canned sardines packed in water or olive oil but not soy bean oil; look for fat content of 16-22 grams per serving). Organ meats (liver and heart) only from organic sources. Protein powders: Goat, soy, Ideal health’s or whey in some cases Raw, organic/chemical free butter from goats milk (or milk from grass fed animals is preferable). Do not heat. Pasteurized goats milk butter from organic raised animals. Raw flaxseed oil, organic extra virgin coconut oil, coconut milk and cream, extra virgin olive oil, hemp seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, hazel nut oil. Except for occasional use of extra virgin olive oil, other liquid oils should not be used for cooking. Olives in water, coconut and avocado. To be in this category all foods should be certified organic, or locally grown, and or herbicide and pesticide. Udo’s Choice or Ideal Health’s OmegaGrin Organic, cultured dairy products (yogurt, crème Bulgare, Kefir) from whole goats milk. Filtered, non-carbonated, high mineral or catalyst altered water, meat stocks and vegetable broths, raw vegetable juices and lacto fermented beverages. Celtic sea salt, lacto fermented sauces and condiments, raw homemade salsa, guacamole, home made salad dressing, apple cider vinegar and organic herbs and spices with no added starches sugars or stabilizers. Grains and Starches Certified organic, sprouted or yeast free sourdough whole grain breads (Ezekial bread, sprouted bread, manna bread etc.) Soaked non-gluten whole grains and soaked whole grain meals and flours. (quinoa, amaranth, millet, buckwheat and brown rice) Vegetables Vegetables (raw frozen or cooked), organic or unsprayed or non genetically modified are best, including squash (winter and summer), broccoli, artichoke, asparagus, beets, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplant, pumpkin, garlic, onion, kale, collard greens, okra, lettuce, and greens of all kinds, mushrooms, peas, peppers, string beans, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, sprouts (broccoli, sunflower, peashoots, etc.) AVOID bean and alfalfa sprouts, corn potatoes, yams and sweet potatoes. Unheated lacto fermented vegetables including sauerkraut Raw vegetable juices made from recommended vegetables, including wheat grass juice (field grown is preferred). If using commercially grown vegetables, wash the vegetables thoroughly to remove the pesticide residues and chemical. Organic, unsprayed (fresh frozen or cooked), fully ripened fruits (fruits should be limited to 2 to 3 pieces per day) Raw unheated, unpasterized honey (in moderation), filtered or unfiltered. Small amounts of the fermented soy product miso (used in soup) Organic soaked or sprouted nuts and seeds (no cashews or peanuts). Organic nut and seed butters; organic raw nut and seed flours (no cashews or peanuts)
PROTEIN
FATS
Dairy
Beverages
Condiments
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
Fruits
Sweeteners
Legumes
Beans
Nuts/Seeds
HEALTHY
Foods in the healthy category should make up about 25% of your diet, especially during your first year program.
Protein |
Conventional meat and poultry. Fish (farm raised, fresh water); canned tuna and salmon in spring water. Eggs (common supermarket eggs not raised organically). Fresh deli turkey, chicken, and roast beef from free range sources with no preservatives, and smoked fish without preservatives. |
Fats |
Pressed unrefined organic or chemical free sesame oil, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, walnut oil, conventional virgin olive oil, unrefined palm oil, palm kernel oil, avocado oil. Non organic coconut, olives in water and avocado. Chicken, goose, duck, lamb and beef fat (not cover fat) from free-range animals. |
Dairy |
Raw goats milk, pasteurized cultured dairy (yogurt or kefir) from whole goats milk, organic hard goats milk cheeses (cheddar, Swiss, Havarti, Colby), made from raw or pasteurized goats milk, dry curd cottage cheese from goats milk. |
Beverages |
Fresh raw fruit juices. Organic, unpasteurized dry red wine. Purified reverse osmosis water. Organic herbal teas (sweetened with honey) including green tea. Naturally carbonated mineral waters. |
Condiments |
Organic wheat free soy sauce (tamari), organic mustard, organic mayonnaise, mayonnaise mixed with flax |
CarbohydratesGrains/Starch |
Soaked whole grains, meals and flours (spelt, kamut, Barley, Oat, Rye, etc). |
CarbohydratesVegetables |
Heated, fermented vegetables (sauerkraut, pickles with no vinegar). Organic canned vegetables, including tomato products, fresh vegetables including sweet potatoes, yams, sea vegetables, parsnips and jicama. |
Fruits |
Conventional fruits raw or cooked and fully ripened, organic dried fruits with no added sugar or sulfites, organic canned fruits in their own juices without added sugars. |
Sweeteners |
Filtered or heated honey |
Legumes/Beans |
White beans, lentils, split peas, lima beans soaked for more than eight hours or fermented. |
Nuts and seeds |
Conventional nuts and seeds raw, soaked or sprouted. Organic roasted nut seed butters (including cashews), Organic peanut butter |
Neutral
Foods in the Neutral category should be avoided or consumed in strict moderation during the first six to twelve months of the program. And when the first twelve months have passed, make these foods a small part of your diet. When consuming Neutral foods, it is important to consume good quantities of digest enzymes to help your body break down these food types more efficiently.
Natural / Organic fed Supermarket deli meat (conventional turkey breast, chicken, and roast beef cold cuts). Free range, health food store bought chicken, turkey or beef products such as (due to the added fat)TIP: NO NITRITES OR PORK PRODUCTS Cow’s milk butter and cream Chicken, goose, duck, lamb, and beef fat (not cover fat) from conventional farms. Expeller pressed sunflower and safflower oils, and olive oils. Dairy Non pasteurized imitation milks like soy, rice, almond Beverages Filtered or distilled water (distilled in moderation), organic coffee freshly ground, organic black tea, non organic herbal teas sweetened with honey, pasteurized 100% juice not from concentrate, unpasteurized beer, white wine, and carbonated beverages with carbonation added. Condiments Condiments with organic sugar, canola mayonnaise, unflavored gelatin, non-organic spices containing added sugars, starch and stabilizers. Grains and Starches Organic whole grains (not soaked or sprouted), whole grains flours and whole grain pastas. Vegetables Canned non-organic vegetables and tomato products. Organic white potatoes. Heated fermented vegetables with vinegar. Organic corn. Fruits Canned non organic fruits in their own juices with no added sugar, non organic dried fruits with no added sugar or sulfites Sweeteners Organic acne sugar (sucanat, rhapadura), organic maple syrup and stevia. Garbanzo beans, black-eyed peas, azuki, kidney and soy soaked for more than eight hours or fermented. Nuts and Seeds Unsoaked nuts and seeds, roasted nuts and seeds, non organic nut and seed butters.
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate
Legumes/Bean
Dangerous
Foods in the dangerous category should be strictly avoided by all individuals who want to attain and maintain health. Eating any of these foods will significantly increase your risk of illness or, if you’ve been ill/relapse. Each food in this category should read: CAUTION: Consumption of this food may cause damage to your health. In fact, many of these foods when mentioned in the Bible were described by a word meaning “no Food.” If you do consume these foods, it is prudent to consume extra digestive enzymes with the food and increase your consumption of Probiotics for three days after food is eaten!
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Protein |
Standard deli meats of any type. Shellfish (crab, lobster, shrimp, oysters, scallops, muscles and clams cooked from clean waters). Pork and pork products including ham, bacon, commercial hot dogs and sausage, cured meats. Imitation shellfish, organ meats from non-organic raised animals, farm raised smoked fish, smoked meats, and nitrite preserved meats and jerky. Imitation eggs. Any and all soy imitation protein foods (soy bacon, soy deli meats, soy burgers, meatloaf, turkey, and so on). Deep fried and breaded chicken and fish. Frozen prepared foods. |
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Fats |
All refined vegetable and seed oils from supermarkets. (corn, safflower, canola, sunflower oil). Lard. Any hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil, margarine, shortening, any refined oil, and non-dairy creamer. |
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Dairy |
All dairy and reduced fat or non-fat dairy products. All fluid dairy products pasteurized or UHT (ultra heat-treated), whether organic or commercial, as well as non-organic, homogenized dairy products. Milk, Powdered milk, acidophilus milk butter milk, pasteurized imitation milks (Pastrurized rice, soy, oat, and almond milks) Sour cream and processed cheese products, including American cheese, processed cheese foods, conventional cream cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta, and mozzarella. Ice cream and frozen yogurt |
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Beverages |
Concentrated fruit juices and frozen concentrates, soda, tap water, diet drinks, non-organic coffee, and wine with sulfates, pasteurized beer and hard liquor. |
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Condiments |
Condiments with sugar preservatives, MSG, textured vegetable protein, soy protein isolate, artificial sweeteners. Pickled ginger with sugar, bullion cubes, instant soups, agar, carrageen, commercial mayonnaise with processed soybean or other oils, bean dips and other dips. |
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Misc. Items |
Liquid medications and elixirs that contain sugars or other artificial sweeteners (ask pharmacist) |
CarbohydrateGrains/Starches |
Unbleached, bleached and fortified white flours and subsequent products, dried cereals, packaged grain products, grain flours, tapioca, arrowroot, and corn starch. Most commercially made crackers, cookies, pastries, and cakes fall into this category. |
CarbohydrateVegetable |
Deep fried or processed vegetables |
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Sweeteners |
Malt, barley malt, corn syrup, sugar, artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K, saccharin), rice syrup, fruit juice concentrate, fructose, glucose, dextrose, fructooligosaccharide, inulin and dahulin. |
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Fruits |
Canned fruits with heavy or light syrups or added sugar, dried fruits with added sugar and sulfates. |
Legumes/Bean |
Unsoaked legumes and beans |
Nuts/Seeds |
Non organic peanut products, nuts and seeds roasted in vegetable oil, honey roasted nuts and seeds, and soy nut butter |
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