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PROTEIN (BEST SOURCES):
- Chicken (boneless skinless)
- Turkey (I prefer extra lean)
- Beef (grass-fed extra lean)
- Tuna
- Wild-Alaskan salmon (great source of quality protein as well as omega-3)
- Whey Protein Powder (convenience)
- Veggie Protein Powder (convenient and makes highly nutritious smoothies)
- Eggs (don’t just have the whites, eat them with the yolk!)
- Greek Yogurt (try to stick to plain and unflavored)
- Cottage Cheese (low-fat or fat-free)
CARBOHYDRATES (BEST SOURCES):
- Rice (brown or white is up to you!)
- Potatoes (all kinds!)
- Bread (whole wheat or Ezekiel)
- Pasta (whole wheat preferably)
- Oats
- Fruit (berries, bananas are my favorite)
- Quinoa (super-food!)
- Beans (all kinds!)
FATS (BEST SOURCES):
- Nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew)
- Nuts (all kinds!)
- Avocado (my favorite!)
- Butter (real grass-fed)
- Olive Oil
- Flax Seed (Omega-3)
- Coconut Oil (used for energy, use sparingly)
- Egg Yolks (don’t be afraid of cholesterol)
I hope this helps and let me know what you think!
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