Proteins
- [ ] Eggs + Egg Whites
- [ ] Wild-caught salmon
- [ ] Tuna (packed in water or olive oil)
- [ ] Organic chicken breast or thighs
- [ ] Ground turkey or turkey breast
- [ ] Grass-fed beef (in moderation)
- [ ] Greek yogurt (unsweetened, dairy or plant-based)
- [ ] Cottage cheese or sheep/goat cheese (if tolerated)
- [ ] Lentils, black beans, chickpeas
- [ ] Tempeh or tofu
- [ ] Protein powder (pea, whey isolate, collagen)
Healthy Fats
- [ ] Avocados
- [ ] Extra virgin olive oil
- [ ] Coconut oil
- [ ] Nuts: almonds, walnuts, pistachios
- [ ] Seeds: chia, flax, pumpkin, hemp
- [ ] Nut butters (no added sugar/oils)
- [ ] Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel)
- [ ] Olives
Non-Starchy Vegetables
- [ ] Leafy greens: spinach, arugula, kale, romaine
- [ ] Cruciferous veggies: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts
- [ ] Zucchini, bell peppers, cucumbers
- [ ] Asparagus, green beans, mushrooms
- [ ] Onions, garlic, leeks
- [ ] Carrots, celery, radishes
Smart Carbohydrates
- [ ] Sweet potatoes
- [ ] Quinoa
- [ ] Steel-cut or rolled oats
- [ ] Brown rice or wild rice
- [ ] Lentils and legumes
- [ ] Berries: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
- [ ] Apples, pears, kiwi
- [ ] Beets and winter squash
- [ ] Sprouted grain or low-carb tortillas
- [ ] Sprouted non-flour bread (e.g., Ezekiel 4:9, Silver Hills Sprouted Power)
- [ ] Sourdough bread (preferably whole grain, naturally fermented)
Fermented & Gut-Health Foods
- [ ] Sauerkraut or kimchi
- [ ] Greek or coconut yogurt with live cultures
- [ ] Miso paste
- [ ] Apple cider vinegar
- [ ] Kombucha (low sugar)
Pantry Staples
- [ ] Low-sodium bone broth or veggie broth
- [ ] Canned wild salmon or sardines
- [ ] Coconut milk (unsweetened)
- [ ] Tamari or coconut aminos
- [ ] Herbs and spices: turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, rosemary, cumin
- [ ] Green tea or herbal teas
- [ ] Dark chocolate (70%+ cacao, minimal sugar)
Optional Supplements to Discuss with Your Coach
- [ ] Magnesium (glycinate or citrate)
- [ ] Omega-3s
- [ ] Vitamin D3 + K2
- [ ] Ashwagandha or adaptogens (case-by-case)
- [ ] Creatine
