GROCERY LIST – What To Eat

GROCERY LIST – What To Eat

Avoid all foods with high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners and partially hydrogenated oils.

• Nuts | walnuts, almonds, pistachios, etc... look for RAW... no salt added
• Beans | black, red kidney, pinto, great northern, garbanzo, etc. (low sodium and rinse well).
• Brown rice | brown over white because it digests more slowly, keeps insulin levels steady and keeps you full longer because of the high amounts of fiber.
• Whole grain high fiber bread, tortillas and pasta | the first ingredient should be WHOLE
• Oatmeal | not instant
• Tuna, Salmon, Sardines | in cans or pouches - high protein, low carb
• Turkey, chicken, fish, pork tenderloin, sirloin steak | baked, broiled or grilled
• Boars Head lunchmeat | if your must eat lunch meat, this brand is healthier than most
• Nut butters | almond, peanut, etc. Natural only (no added ingredients)
• Olive oil
• Cinnamon | helps control blood sugar
• Low sodium salsas
• Marinara sauce
• Spreads and Dips... hummus, pesto, guacamole, mustards | try Grey Poupon Mild and Creamy Dijon mustard
• Hard boiled eggs
• Cottage cheese (low fat) | protein, low carb, cheap, digests slowly
• Sweet potatoes | high fiber, digests slowly
• Garlic | natural antibiotic
• Spinach | supports immunity
• Asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, green pepper, onion, greens, spinach, green beans, celery, zucchini, squash, kale, etc...
• Apples, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, oranges, etc...
• Rice cakes | flavored are yummy and helps a munchie craving
• High fiber protein bars
• Whole grain, high fiber cereal
• Skim milk, almond milk
• Greek yogurt
• Unsweetened green tea, oolong tea, herbal teas, etc...
• Water! Water! Water!
• Multi-vitamin and Omega-3s

Source:

Acentra Health

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