Ideal Foods


Greetings and Welcome to the Optimal Health eNewsletter!

It seems as if Americans are finally waking up to the fact that we are what we eat. There are seemingly unlimited types of diet information available including Atkins, South Beach, Blood Type, Gland Type, Low fat, etc. etc. Sometime too much information can be as confusing as a lack of information.

As such, we have included the top 5 foods from each of the 7 major groups of foods.

Meats/Fish/Poultry

1. Atlantic Salmon

2. Canadian-style bacon

3. Cod

4. Turkey breast

5. Venison or Yellow fin Tuna

Avoid:

1. ham

2. pork

Grains 1. Barley 2. Brown rice 3. Couscous 4. Wild rice 5. Oatmeal Avoid: 1. processed white rice 2. enriched pastas

Fruits 1. Pineapple 2. Granny Smith apples 3. Avocado 4. Mango 5. Papaya Avoid: 1. Be careful of canned fruits as they contain high amounts of sugar.

Vegetables 1. Asparagus 2. Artichoke 3. Onion 4. Cabbage 5. Garlic Avoid: 1. Again be careful of canned vegetables as most of the nutrition is absent.

Also be sure to wash prior to eating as many pesticides and other impurities may be present.

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Dairy or "Dairy-like"/Egg Products

1. Soy milk (this or almond milk is an excellent substitute for cow's milk)

2. Eggs

3. Pure butter

4. Goat's milk

5. Cottage cheese

Avoid: 1. Margarine. Perhaps the worse substance created. Legumes 1. Lima beans 2. Kidney beans 3. Soybeans 4. Lentils 5. Raw firm tofu Avoid: 1. Again be careful of canned vegetables as most of the nutrition is absent. Also be sure to wash prior to eating as many pesticides and other impurities may be present. Nuts/Seeds/Oils 1. Almonds 2. Walnuts 3. Pumpkin seeds 4. Olive oil 5. Coconut oil Avoid: 1. Peanuts if you have lung problems such as allergies. 2. Overly-processed oils



Until next week.

To your health,

Dr. David Orman

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