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Protein

Eat with every meal (3x /day) in a portion of at least the size of the palm of your hand. Preferable sources are free-range and/or organic, and minimally grain-fed or completely grass-fed/ natural diet-fed.

Beef, Lamb, Buffalo, Venison, Elk, Duck, Turkey, Chicken, Fish, Seafood, Eggs
Enjoy as steaks, roasts, chops, ribs, stews, soups, burgers, etc.

Good Fats

Unlimited Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Grass-fed Beef and Lamb Fat, Wild-caught Cold Water Fish, Free-range Eggs, Avocado
Avoid the following fats: margarine, canola oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, corn oil, Crisco, partially hydrogenated oils, vegetable oils
- these oils and fats are rancid from processing and/or contain trans fats

Vegetables

Eat all of the vegetables desired with every meal with the exception of potatoes. (Potatoes contain the same amount of sugar as a can of coke, and are a common food sensitivity.)
Lettuce, kale, chard, beets, greens, spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, snap peas, asparagus, green beans, carrots, onion, garlic, etc.

Fruit

Limit fruit to one whole piece or one cup per day.
You can mix fruit with other fruit, but eat fruit away from other foods (proteins and vegetables) by one hour.
Avoid dried fruit and fruit juices - very high in sugar.
Berries are lower in sugar than other fruits.

Water

Drink 1 liter per 50 lbs. of body weight, daily
(100 lbs = 2 liters, 150 lbs = 3 liters, 200 lbs = 4 liters)
Drink mineral, spring and/or distilled water.

Snacks

It is important to eat healthy snacks during the day to keep blood sugar balanced. Generally, eat something allowed on the diet every 2 to 3 hours. This will also help you to avoid food cravings.

Ideas: Boiled egg, can of tuna, pickled herring, piece of whole fruit, raw carrots and celery, hummus, guacamole, raw foods nutrition bar (unprocessed), sliced natural deli meats, leftovers, meat jerky

In order to gain the tremendous benefits of the above diet, avoid all food allergens and sensitivities.

Avoid: Wheat (in any form), Dairy (Milk, Cheese, Yogurt), Soy (Tofu, Soy Milk, TVP), and Refined Sugar (in any from).
Some may also be sensitive to:
Corn, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Nuts, Chocolate, Eggs, and some Fruits.

Avoid processed foods -

These include cereals, cookies, crackers, pasta, rice cakes, most snack and nutrition bars
(Typically the center aisles of grocery stores)
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