Rounding out the A-grade food category are A-grade proteins, which are the
LEAN, complete proteins (those containing all the essential amino acids) and the A grade fats, which are those high in omega-3’s and other healthy essential fatty acids. Foods such as Salmon, which are high in protein and heart healthy Omega three fats could even be graded as an A+!
LEAN, complete proteins (those containing all the essential amino acids) and the A grade fats, which are those high in omega-3’s and other healthy essential fatty acids. Foods such as Salmon, which are high in protein and heart healthy Omega three fats could even be graded as an A+!
A-GRADE FIBROUS CARBS - Spinach Kale Broccoli Cauliflower Brussel sprouts Green Beans Asparagus Collard greens Green and red peppers Mushrooms Tomatoes Onions Cucumbers All other fibrous carbs, green vegetables or salad vegetables
A-GRADE STARCHY CARBS - Yams Sweet potatoes Barley Oatmeal (Old fashioned unsweetened) Beans, all types Black eye peas Slow cooked brown rice (long grain/basmati) Lentils White potatoes Red potatoes Carrots
A-GRADE SIMPLE CARBS - All fresh fruits (not including canned, sweetened, or juice) A-grade fats Flaxseed oil Udo’s Choice essential oil blend Fish Oil Fatty fish (salmon, trout, herring, sardines)
A-GRADE STARCHY CARBS - Yams Sweet potatoes Barley Oatmeal (Old fashioned unsweetened) Beans, all types Black eye peas Slow cooked brown rice (long grain/basmati) Lentils White potatoes Red potatoes Carrots
A-GRADE SIMPLE CARBS - All fresh fruits (not including canned, sweetened, or juice) A-grade fats Flaxseed oil Udo’s Choice essential oil blend Fish Oil Fatty fish (salmon, trout, herring, sardines)
A-grade proteins Chicken breast Turkey breast Extra lean ground turkey Ostrich Buffalo/Bison/lean game meats Fish, all types Shellfish Egg whites Non fat cottage cheese Top round steak (leanest cut of red meat) Protein powder supplements (whey, casein, or combination)
A-GRADE FATS - Flaxseed oil Udo’s Choice essential oil blend Fish Oil Fatty fish (salmon, trout, herring, sardines)
A-GRADE PROTEINS - Chicken breast Turkey breast Extra lean ground turkey Ostrich Buffalo/Bison/lean game meats Fish, all types Shellfish Egg whites Non fat cottage cheese Top round steak (leanest cut of red meat) Protein powder supplements (whey, casein, or combination)
B-GRADE CARBPHYDRATES - 100% whole grain, unsweetened boxed cereals 100% whole grain cooked cereals 100% whole grain pastas (amaranth, quinoa, wheat, etc) 100% whole grain breads (100% whole wheat, rye, spelt, etc) 100% Whole wheat pitas 100% Whole grain, unsweetened muffins Quick brown rice Quick oatmeal (unsweetened)
B-GRADE PROTEIN & DAIRY PRODUCTS - Flank steak Extra Lean top sirloin Extra lean ground beef Extra lean red meats, other Lowfat ground turkey Non fat or 1% low fat sour cream Non fat or 1% low fat cheese Non fat or 1% low fat cream cheese Nonfat or 1% low fat, sugar free yogurt 1% low fat cottage cheese Whole eggs (1 whole egg per 5-6 whites is a good ratio)
B-GRADE FATS - Extra virgin olive oil & olive oil salad dressings Natural peanut butter Olives Avocado Nuts & seeds Reduced fat, reduced calorie salad dressings
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