FOODS |
ALLOWED FOODS (in unlimited quantities) |
NON-STARCHY VEGETABLES
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Artichokes Arugula Asparagus Beet greens Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Chard Chives Collard greens Cucumber Dandelion greens Endive Fennel Garlic Green beans Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce (all types) Mustard greens Okra Olives (brine soaked whithout vinegar/citric acid) Onions Parsley Pickles (when brine soaked without vinegar/citric acid) Radish Rutabaga Scallions Shallots Snow pea pods Spinach Swiss chard Turnip Watercress Zucchini
Always buy your vegetables raw or frozen and eat them raw, steamed or light fried
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STARCHY VEGETABLES |
May provoke a reaction in some patients because of it's starchcontent
Celeriac parsley root Summer squash Spaghetti squash
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NIGHTSHADE VEGETABLES
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May cause allergenic reactions, used in rotation.
Bell Peppers Cayenne eggplant ground cherry pepino Paprika Tomato Tomato paste (pure and organic)
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SPICES AND HERBS
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Basil, Cayenne, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cress, Cumin, Curry, Dill, Garlic, Ginger, Nutmeg, Oregano, Paprika, Rosemary, Tarragon, Thyme, Turmeric
Organic fresh herbs are best. Use dried herbs that are less than 6 months old. Shift between them in order to avoid new allergenic reactions
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FRUITS |
Only if tolerated, use in rotation. Avocado Lemons and limes (Organic) Rhubarb
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NUTS AND SEEDS |
Only if tolerated, use in rotation. Especially nuts can cause allergenic reactions.
Nuts: Almonds Coconut meat (unsweetened, raw) Hazelnuts Macadamia Nuts Pine nuts
Seeds: Flax Seeds Hemp Seeds (shelled) Pumpkin Seeds Sesame seeds Sunflower Seeds Chiasamen
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NUT- AND SEED BUTTERS (RAW)
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May cause allergenic reactions, only use in rotation.
Almond Macademia Hemp seed Sesame (tahini) Sunflower
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GRAINS |
Amaranth Black quinoa Red quinoa Oat bran Brown millet
Use in moderation due to high starch / sugar content (See CAUTION Food): White quinoa Black long grain rice Millet Buckwheat
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LEGUMES |
Beans are rich in fibers and can be hart to digest. Chickpeas are easier do digest. Azuki Beans Black beans Brown beans Kidney beans Lupini beans Mung Beans Navy Beans Yellow Chickpeas Brown Chickpeas (very suitable) Black Chickpeas (very suitable)
Starchy legumes: (Use in moderation because of high starch content) Black eyed peas Lentils (brown and green) Pinto beans Romano
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MEAT AND EGGS |
Eat pure meat and never processed, smoked or vacumm packed. Organic is always the best because antibiotics residues often occur in mass produced meat. Beef Buffalo Chicken Duck Goose Game birds Hen Lamb Rabbit Turkey Veal Vernison Offal meat from cow, veal and chicken (liver and heart are very nutritious)
Eggs (organic and only if tolerated)
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FISH |
Fish are a source to mercury and other toxins, 2 or less servings/week. Oily fish are most contaminated.
Less contaminated oily fish: Anchovies Herring kippers Sardines Trout Salmon (use in moderation)
Non-oily Cod Flounder Halibut Tilapia Turbot
Buy fish fresh, frozen or canned in olive oil or water.
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FATS AND OILS |
Buy high quality and cold-pressed oils. Coconut Oil Flax Oil Ghee Olive Oil Pumpkin seed oil Red Palm Oil Safflower Oil Sesame Oil Sunflower Oil Butter (best without salt)
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BEVERAGE |
Water (avoid chlorinated water) Lemon or lime water (if tolerated) Lemonjuice (organic, if tolerated) Fresh non-sweet veggie juices Herbal Tea (high quality and fresh from Cinnamon, Clove, Chamomile, Pau D'Arco, Peppermint, Ginger, Licorice, Lemongrass etc) Chicory root coffee Nut milk, unsweetened (only if tolerated)
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SWEETENERS
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Only if tolerated. Stevia extract Chicory extract Vegetable glycerin (only coconut/palm or beet sourced and only if tolerated) Xylithol (only if tolerated)
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MISCELLAUNEUS
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Pure seasalt or Himalayasalt (in moderation) Seaweed (Spirulina, Chlorella etc.)
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