Smart Foods

Approved Protein

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10-12 oz. 

  • Buffalo/Bison
  • Deli Meat

Approved Poultry

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10-12 oz.

  • Ostrich
  • Venison
  • Skinless Chicken
  • Ground Chicken
  • Ground Turkey
  • Skinless Turkey

Approved Shellfish

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10-12 oz.

  • Abalone
  • Calamari
  • Clams
  • Crab
  • Lobster
  • Mussels
  • Oysters
  • Scallops
  • Shrimp

Approved Fish

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10-12 oz.

  • Blue Fish
  • Carp
  • Catfish
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Grouper
  • Haddock
  • Halibut
  • Mahi Mahi
  • Monk Fish
  • Perch
  • Pike
  • Pollock
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon
  • Sashimi
  • Skate
  • Snapper
  • Sole
  • Striped Bass
  • Swordfish
  • Tilapia
  • Trout
  • Tuna
  • Whitefish (canned)
  • Whiting

Unlimited - As Much As You Like

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  • Alfalfa Sprouts
  • Arugula
  • Bamboo
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Celery
  • Endive
  • Cabbage
  • Lettuce
  • Mushrooms
  • Pickles
  • Spinach
  • Zucchini

Restricted to 1/2 cup

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  • Artichoke Hearts
  • Asparagus
  • Beets
  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoflower
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery Root
  • Chicory
  • Collard
  • Cucumbers
  • Edamame
  • Eggplant
  • Escarole
  • Garlic (1 clove)
  • Green Beans
  • Green, Red, & Yellow Peppers
  • Kohlrabi
  • Onions
  • Parsley
  • Peapods (snow, sugar)
  • Pumpkin
  • Spaghetti Squash
  • Radishes
  • Rhubarb
  • Turnips
  • Tomato Puree (sugar free)
  • Tomatoes
  • Water Chestnuts
  • Sweet Peas
  • Snow Peas
  • Squash

Approved Vegan/Soy Products

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10-12 oz.

  • Tempeh
  • Tofu
  • Beets
  • Vegetable
  • Soy Products
  • More Smart Choices
  • Egg Whites Substitutes
  • Dairy Free Cheese (fat free)
  • Burgers (Veggie or Soy)

Foods to Stay Away From

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  • Beef
  • Chickpeas
  • Corn
  • Egg Yolk
  • Kidney Beans
  • Lamb
  • Legumes
  • Peas
  • Potatoes
  • Pork
  • Veal