- Vegetables such as leafy greens (spinach, collard greens, kale, cabbage), broccoli, and carrots
- Fruits such as berries, apples, bananas, oranges, pears, grapes, and prunes
- Whole grains such as plain oatmeal, brown rice, and whole-grain bread or tortillas
- Moderate amounts of dairy foods such as milk, cheese, butter, or yogurt
- Protein-rich foods:
- Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, tuna, and trout)
- Lean meats such as 95% lean ground beef or pork tenderloin or skinless chicken or turkey
- Eggs
- Nuts, seeds, and soy products (tofu)
- Legumes such as kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, and lima beans
- Oils and foods high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats: Corn, olive, safflower, sesame, sunflower, avocado and soybean oils (not coconut or palm oil)
- Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts
- Nut and seed butters
- Salmon and trout
- Seeds (sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, or flax)
- Avocados
- Tofu
The real key is to limit simple carbohydrates, which provide little to no nutritional value, but add calories you don't need. Depending on other health issues you might have, a keto or mostly keto food plan might work best for you.
To keep from getting bored, try a variety of herbs and spices to season foods. Make interesting food combinations that you've not tried before.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.
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