Meats and Poultry |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Beef
Beef, ground
Buffalo
Heart
Lamb
Liver
Mutton
Veal
Venison |
Chicken
Cornish Hens
Duck
Partridge
Pheasant
Rabbit
Turkey
Quail |
Bacon
Goose
Ham
Pork |
Seafood |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Bluefish
Cod
Hake
Halibut
Herring
Mackerel
Pike
Rainbow Trout
Red Snapper
Salmon
Sardine
Shad
Snapper
Sole
Striped Bass
Sturgeon
Tilefish
White Perch
Whitefish
Yellow Perch
Yellowtail |
Abalone
Albacore (Tuna)
Anchovy
Beluga
Bluegill bass
Carp
Clam
Crab
Crayfish
Eel
Flounder
Frog
Gray sole
Haddock
Lobster
Mahimahi
Monkfish
Mussels
Ocean perch
Oysters
Pickerel
Porgy
Sailfish
Scallop
Sea bass
Sea trout
Shark
Shrimp
Silver perch
Smelt
Squid (calamari)
Turtle
Weakfish |
Barracuda
Catfish
Caviar
Conch
Herring (pickled)
Lox (smoked salmon)
Octopus |
Dairy and Eggs |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
— |
Butter
Farmer
Feta
Goat cheese
Mozzarella
Soy cheese*
Soy milk*
*Good dairy alternatives |
American cheese
Blue cheese
Brie
Buttermilk
Camembert
Casein
Cheddar
Colby
Cottage
Cream cheese
Edam
Emmenthal
Goat milk
Gouda
Gruyere
Ice Cream
Jarlsburg
Kefir
Monterey Jack
Munster
Parmesan
Provolone
Neufchatel
Ricotta
Skim or 2% milk
String cheese
Swiss
Whey
Whole milk
Yogurt, all varieties |
Oils and Fats |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Linseed (Flaxseed) oil
Olive Oil |
Canola oil
Cod liver oil
Sesame oil |
Corn oil
Cottonseed oil
Peanut oil
Safflower oil |
Nuts and Seeds |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Pumpkin
seeds
Walnuts |
Almonds
Almond butter
Chestnuts
Filbert
Hickory
Macadamia
Pecans
Pignola (pine)
Sesame butter (tahini)
Sesame seeds
Sunflower butter
Sunflower seeds |
Brazil
Cashew
Litchi
Peanuts
Peanut butter
Pistachios
Poppy seeds |
Beans and Legumes |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Beans, aduke
Beans, azuki
Beans, pinto
Beans, black-eyed |
Beans, black
Beans, broad
Beans, cannelloni
Beans, fava
Beans, garbonzo
Beans, green
Beans, jicama
Beans, Lima
Beans, northern
Beans, red
Beans, red soy
Beans, snap
Beans, string
Beans, white
Beans, green
Beans, pod |
Beans, copper
Beans, kidney
Beans, navy
Beans, tamarind
Lentils, domestic
Lentils, green
Lentils, red |
Cereals |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
— |
Amaranth
Barley
Buckwheat
Cream of rice
Kamut
Kasha
Millet, puffed
Rice bran
Rice, puffed
Spelt |
Cornflakes
Cornmeal
Familia
Farina
Grape nuts
Oat bran
Seven-grain
Shredded wheat
Wheat bran
Wheat germ |
Breads and Muffins |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Essene Bread
Ezekial Bread |
Brown rice bread
Fin crisp
Gluten-free bread
Ideal Flat bread
Millet
Rice cakes
100% Rye bread
Rye crisps
Rye Vita
Soy flour bread
Spelt bread
Wasa bread |
Bagels, wheat
Corn muffins
Durum wheat
English muffins
High-protein bread
Matzos, wheat
Multi-grain bread
Oat bran muffins
Pumpernickel
Sprouted wheat bread
Wheat bran muffins
Whole wheat bread |
Grains and Pasta |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
— |
Barley flour
Buckwheat
Kasha
Pasta, artichoke
Quinoa
Rice, basmati
Rice, brown
Rice, white
Rice, wild
Rice flour
Rye flour
Spelt flour |
Bulgur wheat flour
Couscous flour
Durum wheat flour
Gluten flour
Oat flour
Soba noodles
Pasta, semolina
Pasta, spinach
Sprouted wheat flour
White flour
Whole wheat flour |
Vegetables |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Artichoke, domestic
Artichoke, Jerusalem
Beet leaves
Broccoli
Chicory
Collard greens
Dandelion
Escarole
Garlic
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leek
Lettuce, romaine
Okra
Onions, red
Onions, Spanish
Onions, yellow
Parsley
Parsnips
Peppers, red
Potatoes, sweet
Pumpkin
Seaweed
Spinach
Swiss chard
Turnips |
Arugual
Asparagus
Bamboo shoots
Beets
Bok choy
Caraway
Carrots
Celery
Chervil
Coriander
Cucumber
Daikon
Dill
Endive
Fennel
Fiddlehead ferns
Ginger
Lettuce, Bibb
Lettuce, Boston
Lettuce, Iceberg
Lettuce, mesclun
Lima beans
Mushrooms, abalone
Mushrooms, enoki
Mushrooms, Portobello
Mushrooms, tree oyster
Olives, green
Onions, green
Peppers, jalapeno
Peppers, yellow
Radicchio
Radishes
Rappini
Rutabaga
Scallion
Shallots
Snow peas
Sprouts, mung
Sprouts, radish
Squash, all types
Tempeh
Tofu
Tomato
Water chestnut
Yams, all types
Zucchini |
Avocado
Cabbage, Chinese
Cabbage, red
Cabbage, white
Cauliflower
Corn, white
Corn, yellow
Eggplant
Mushroom, domestic
Mushroom, shitake
Mustard greens
Olives, black
Olives, green
Olives, Spanish
Potatoes, red
Potatoes, white
Sprouts, alfalfa
Sprouts, Brussels |
Fruits |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Figs, dried
Figs, fresh
Plums, dark
Plums, green
Plums, red
Prunes |
Apples
Apricots
Bananas
Blueberries
Boysenberries
Cherries
Cranberries
Currants, black
Currants, red
Dates, red
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapefruit
Grapes, black
Grapes, concord
Grapes, green
Grapes, red
Guava
Kiwi
Kumquat
Lemons
Limes
Loganberries
Mangoes
Melon, canag
Melon, casba
Melon, Crenshaw
Melon, Christmas
Melon, must
Melon, Spanish
Melon, watermelon
Nectarines
Papayas
Peaches
Pears
Persimmons
Pineapples
Pomegrantes
Prickly pear
Raisins
Raspberries
Starfruit (carambola) |
Blackberries
Coconuts
Melon, cantaloupe
Melon, honeydew
Oranges
Plantains
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tangerines |
Juices and Fluids |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Black Cherry
Pinapple
Prune |
Apricot
Carrot
Celery
Cranberry
Cucumber
Grape
Grapefruit
Papaya
Tomato water with lemon
Vegetable juice
(corresponding with
highlighted vegetables) |
Apple
Apple Cider
Cabbage
Orange |
Spices |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Carob
Curry
Dulse
Kelp (Bladder wrack)
Parsley
Pepper, cayenne
Tumeric |
Agar
Allspice
Almond extract
Anise
Arrowroot
Barley malt
Bergamot
Brown rice syrup
Cardamom
Chervil
Chives
Chocolate
Clove
Coriander
Cream of tarter
Cumin
Dill
Garlic
Gelatin, plain
Honey
Horseradish
Maple syrup
Marjoram
Mint
Miso
Molasses
Mustard (dry)
Paprika
Pepper, peppercorn
Pepper, red pepper flakes
Peppermint
Pimiento
Rice syrup
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage
Salt
Savory
Soy sauce
Spearmint
Sucanat
Sugar, white
Sugar, brown
Tamari
Tamarind
Tapioca
Tarragon
Thyme
Wintergreen |
Capers
Cinnamon
Cornstarch
Corn syrup
Nutmeg
Pepper, ground black
Pepper, white
Vanilla
Vinegar, apple cider
Vinegar, balsamic
Vinegar, red wine
Vinegar, white |
Condiments |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
— |
Apple butter
Jam (from acceptable fruits)
Jelly (from acceptable fruits)
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Salad dressing
(lowfat from acceptable
ingredients)
Worcestershire sauce |
Ketchup
Pickles, dill
Pickles, kosher
Pickles, sweet
Pickles, sour
Relish |
Herbal Teas |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Cayenne
Chickweed
Dandelion
Fenugreek
Ginger
Hops
Linden
Mulberry
Parsley
Peppermint
Rose Hips
Sarsaparilla
Slippery Elm |
Catnip
Chamomile
Dong quai
Elder
Ginseng
Green tea
Hawthorn
Horehound
Licorice root
Mullein
Raspberry leaf
Sage
Skullcap
Spearmint
Thyme
Valerian
Vervain
White birch
White oak bark
Yarrow |
Alfalfa
Aloe
Burdock
Coltsfoot
Corn silk
Echinacea
Gentian
Goldenseal
Red clover
Rhubarb
Saint-John's-wort
Senna
Shepherds' purse
Strawberry leaf
Yellow dock |
Miscellaneous Beverages |
Highly Beneficial |
Neutral |
Avoid |
Soda, club
Seltzer water
Water |
Beer
Tea, green
Wine, red
Wine, white |
Coffee, regular
Coffee, decal
Liquor, distilled
Soda, cola
Soda, diet
Soda, other
Tea, black decaf
Tea, black regular |