Animal based proteins
High protein, Low carbs, Healthy fats
- Chicken,
- Whole eggs
- Fish
- Red meat
Dairy
High protein, Moderate fat, Moderate carbs
- Whole milk
- Paneer
- Yogurt
- Curd
- Unprocessed cheese(like cheddar, mozzarella)
Nuts
High healthy fat, Moderate protein, Low carbs, Vitamins and Minerals
- Almonds
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Flax seeds
- Cashews
- Pistachio
- Hazelnuts
- Chia seeds
Plant-based proteins
High carb, Moderate protein, Low fat
- Pulses – Different kinds of Beans, Lentils, Peas
- Also refer Plant based protein rich foods
Whole Grains
High carb, Moderate protein, High fiber, Low fat
- Oats
- Different kinds of Millets
- Whole Wheat
- Brown rice
- Rice
Also refer Plant based protein rich foods
Vegetables
High Fiber, Rich in Minerals and Vitamins, Low Carbs, Low Fat, Low Protein
- Especially focus on the ones which are rich in color (red, yellow, purple, green).
• Broccoli
• Mushrooms
• Green peas
• Spinach
• Cauliflower
• Sweet corns
• Ladies finger
• Carrot
• Beat root
• Spinach, coriander, pudina and all other green leafy vegetables
• Cabbage
• Radish
• Tomato
• Capsicum
• Brinjal (Egg plant)
• Bitter gourd (Kakara)
• Lady finger (Okra)
• Sprouts
Fruits
High Fiber, Rich in Minerals and Vitamins, Moderate Carbs, Low Fat, Low Protein
- All kinds of fruits. Focus more on colorful fruits, berries and citrus fruits.
- Also read Fruits with Lower Calories and High Nutrition – Fit Body to Fit Mind
- Also read High Calorie Fruits for Energy and for Weight Gain – Fit Body to Fit Mind
Healthy Fats
Unrefined or Cold pressed oils are highly recommended.
- Cold pressed Olive Oil
- Cold pressed Mustard Oil
- Cold pressed Coconut Oil
- Ghee
- Butter
- Other native cold pressed or unrefined oils can be used.
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