Based on the GI lifestyle
I focus on :(obviously with exception of beans and lentils due to my food allergy)
- Lots of raw vegetables, salads, roasted or grilled vegetables,
- All Fruits are allowed but moderation with mango ,watermelon, and banana is recommended
- Skim milk, fat free yogurt, reduced fat Feta, cheddar, etc
- Whole grain and bran cereal with high fiber content,oatmeal,bulgur,quinoa(whole grain that cooks like rice but has higher protein), and occasional small portion of brown rice
- Lean chicken, beef, salmon, tuna(canned or fillet),tofu, grilled veggie burgers, and other lean soy protein products. I may try ground turkey soon!
- Eggs: occasionally, on Saturdays of Sundays
- Little bit of olive oil for cooking
- Occasional 8-10 raw almonds or walnuts
- Olive oil, lemon, and vinegar for salad dressing
- Occasional carbonated water and splash of lemon/lime for flavor
- Lots and lots of water, almost 90 oz per day
I do my best to avoid:
- Fried foods, fast food, candy, hydrogenated/trans fats, and high fructose corn syrup
- Fatty meats
- High sugar items and starchy food(baked potatoes, sticky rice, white pasta, white bread, etc)
- High caffeine and Diet Coke( the sugar substitute interferes with weight loss actually)
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