What to Eat
Vegetables that are low in carbohydrates are best for gut health. Those vegetables you can eat freely include:
(In order of highest to lowest carb)
- Greens – spinach, chard, lettuce
- Hearty Greens – collards, kale, etc.
- Radicchio and endive
- Herbs – parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, turmeric, basil, thyme, etc.
- Bok Choy
- Bamboo Shoots
- Celery
- Radishes
- Mushrooms
- Cabbage (or sauerkraut)
- Jicama
- Avocado
- Asparagus
- Okra
- Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
- Green Beans and Wax Beans
- Fennel
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Peppers
- Green Bell Peppers
- Red Bell Peppers
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Summer Squash
- Zucchini
- Brussels Sprouts
- Scallions or green onions
- Snow Peas/Snap Peas/Pea Pods
- Tomatoes
- Eggplant
- Tomatillos
- Artichokes
- Turnips
- Pumpkin
- Rutabagas
- Spaghetti Squash
- Celery Root
- Carrots
- Onions
- Leeks
Protein sources
- In general minimally processed, free range and antibiotic free poultry, beef, chicken and pork.
- All fish
Fats
Avoid margin or any other chemical garbage masquerading as butter. You should eat:
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Walnut oil
- Macadamia nut oil
- Grass fed butter