Yes & No Foods


YES Foods

Fruits: whole fruits, unsweetened, frozen or water-packed, diluted natural juices

Dairy Substitutes: rice, oat, and nut milks such as almond and coconut milk

Non-gluten Grains & Starches: brown rice, millet, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat

Animal Protein: cold water fish, wild game, lean lamb, duck, chicken, turkey

Vegetable Protein: split peas, lentils, legumes (beans)

Nuts & Seeds: sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds; hazelnuts; pecans; almonds; cashews; almonds

Vegetables: preferably fresh, raw, steamed, sauteed, juiced and roasted

Oils: cold pressed olive, flax, safflower, sesame, almond, sunflower, canola, pumpkin, walnut

Drinks: filtered or distilled water, green tea, herbal teas, yerba mate

Sweeteners: brown rice syrup, agave syrup, stevia

Condiments: vinegar, all spices, sea salt, pepper, basil, carob, cinnamon, cumin, dill, garlic, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, turmeric, thyme


NO Foods

Fruits: Oranges, orange juice, grapefruit, strawberries, grapes, bananas

Dairy Substitutes: Dairy and eggs, milk, cheese, cottage cheese, cream, yogurt, butter, ice-cream, creamers


Non-gluten Grains & Starches: Wheat, corn, barley, spelt, kamut, rye, couscous, oats  

Animal Protein: Raw fish, pork, beef, veal, saussage, cold cuts, canned meats, hot dogs, shellfish

Vegetable Protein: Soybean products

Nuts & Seeds: Peanuts, peanut butter, pistachios, macadamia nuts

Vegetables: Corn, creamed vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers

Oils: Butter, margarine, shortening, processed oils, salad dressings, mayonnaise, spreads

Drinks: Alcohol, coffee, caffeinated beverages, soft drinks

Sweeteners: Refined sugar, honey, brown sugars, maple syrup, cane juice, corn syrup

Condiments: Chocolate, ketchup, relish, chutney, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, other similar condiments