The fewer the ingredients, the better!
Complex Carbs
Steel cut oats
Oatmeal
Sweet potatoes
Black beans
Kidney beans
Lentils
Ezekiel bread (available in the frozen section of grocery store)
Ezekiel brand pasta and tortillas
Wild rice
Brown rice
Wehani rice
Whole wheat orzo
Couscous
Quinoa
Quinoa flour
Wheat germ
Flax seed & flax oil
Cracked wheat
Rye flakes
Vegetables
Lettuce
Broccoli
Asparagus
Green beans
Spinach
Bell peppers
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Celery
Mushrooms (shiitake)
Pickles
Cabbage
Sprouts
Cucumber
Green and red pepper
Onions (green, red, yellow)
Garlic
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Squash
Spaghetti squash
Pumpkin (fresh & canned)
Sundried tomatoes
Cilantro
Chives
Kale
Dried split peas
Edamame
Fruits
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Lime & lemon juice
Apples
Grapes
Pears
Clementines
Watermelon
Bananas
Healthy Fats
Natural-style peanut butter (unsalted) or PB2
Avocados
Coconut oil (cooking spray)
Olive oil (cooking spray)
Pine nuts
Almonds (in moderation)
Walnuts
Proteins
Albacore tuna (water-packed)
Ahi tuna
Mahi mahi
Salmon
Shrimp
Scallops
Mussels
Crab meat
Black bean burgers
Chickpea burgers
Veggie curry burgers
Grouper burgers
Oysters
Lobster
Non-Dairy & Eggs
Eggs and/or egg whites
Dairy free yogurt
Almond milk
Fresh parmesan cheese
Feta cheese
Condiments
*READ YOUR LABELS! (NO MSG, High-Fructose Corn Syrup or Aspartame!)
Braggs liquid amino acid (sub for soy sauce)
Reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce (no corn syrup)
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinaigrette
Salsa
Mustard (yellow or Dijon)
Vanilla extract
Almond extract
Low-sodium, fat-free vegetable broth
Reduced-sodium tomato sauce & tomatoes
Worcestershire
Coconut oil
Olive oil
Sugars
Agave nectar
Molasses (organic)
Organic cane sugar
