Key Points
* Minimize consumption of processed or high-sugar foods
* Avoid vegetable oils high in omega-6 fatty acids
* Fill your plate with vegetables on high-protein foods
Foods to Eat
Protein Foods
* Greek yogurt
* MIlk
* Lean fish (tuna, cod, haddock)
* Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, herring)
* Poultry
* Eggs
* Lean Meats (pork, beef, lamb)
* Beans and lentils (black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas)
Healthy Fats
* Avocado/avocado oil
* Olives/olive oil
* Fish oil
* Nuts (walnuts, cashews, macadamias)
* Seeds (chia, pumpkin, sunflower)
* Dark Chocolate (70% or higher)
Healthy Carbs
* Whole wheat bread
* Brown rice
* Whole wheat pasta
* Sweet potato
* Oats
* Barley
* Fruit (bananas, apples, pears)
* Raisins
* Dates
Foods to Avoid
* Vegetable and hydrogenated oils (soy, corn, canola, sunflower)
* Sugary drinks (coffee, juice, soda)
* Baked goods (cakes, pies, pastries)
* Anything deep-fried
* Granola and milk chocolate bars
* Sweets
* White rice, bread, or pasta