Just to be clear, I don’t follow these rules. Not even close. It’s just a list I’ve compiled over years of researching different diets. Most of it is based on a paleo approach to eating. I strive to follow as many of these rules as I can, but I find it impossible.
- No calories from beverages (except occasional alcohol)
- No added sugar in any form – refined, corn syrup (especially HFCS), etc.
- 3 to 6 meals per day
- Drink at least 4 liters of water per day
- Favor green tea over coffee
- Avoid artificial sweeteners, colorings, preservatives, flavor enhancers (MSG)
- No grains, especially gluten grains (No corn, rice, wheat, soy, etc)
- No legumes (peanuts, beans)
- Eat lean meats, nuts, fruits, and vegetables
- Don’t add salt to food
- Eat nothing deep fried
- Do not eat white potatoes (occasional sweet potatoes are okay)
- Avoid dairy products
- Avoid anything packaged in a box, wrapped in plastic, or found in the center of a grocery store (Factory food)
- When consuming sugar (fructose) it must be accompanied with fiber (Eat a carrot, don’t drink carrot juice)
- Favor low Glycemic Load (not Index) fruits and vegetables
- Do not eat trans fats
- 5-A-Day the color way (Blue/Purple, White, Red, Green, Yellow/Orange)
- Favor locally grown, fresh, organic produce. Grow your own if possible.
- Balance diet toward alkalinity
- Eat lean protein within 1 hour of exercise
- Avoid starchy fruits and vegetables such as bananas
- Use fresh herbs and spices daily
- Avoid dried fruits, due to the sugar concentration
- Eat raw foods every day
- Avoid “Reduced Fat” or “Lite” foods, as fat is replaced with sugar.
- Process and cook food minimally
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