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food into 5 major groups: 1. Vegetables 2. Fruits 3. Low-Fat Protein 4. Monounsaturated Fats 5. Grains & Starches Check out the list below for a comprehensive overview of the best foods. 1. VEGETABLES Colors of the Rainbow The Zone Diet’s primary goal is to reduce inflammation. The best way to accomplish this is foods that do not submit your body to blood sugar spikes. The below is a list of vegetables that fit this criterion. Alfafa Sprouts Bamboo Shoots Bean Sprouts Bell Peppers Black Beans Bok Choy Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Chickpeas Collard Greens Cucumber Egg Plant Green Beans Iceburg or Romaine Lettuce Jalapeno Peppers Kale Kidney Beans Leeks Lentils Mushrooms Okra Onions Radishes Spaghetti Squash Spinach Tomatoes Turnips Water Chestnuts Yellow Squash Zucchini 2. FRUITS Fresh Fruits Similar to vegetables, the Zone Diet seeks to provide individuals with foods that will control inflammation and blood sugar spikes. All fruits are without a doubt “natural”, but some contain more sugar than others. Rely on the below list for good sources of fiber, good carbohydrates, and vitamins. Apples Apricots Blackberries Blueberries Boysenberries Cherries Grapefruit Grapes Kiwis Lemons Limes Oranges Peaches Pears Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tangerine Unsweetened Applesauce 3. LOW-FAT PROTEIN Zone Diet Low-Fat Proteins While the Zone Diet doesn’t limit fat intake, it seeks to promote high -quality fats and proteins. Many industrial meats and dairy products contain high amounts of saturated fat and inflammatory omega-6 fats. Stick with quality protein, seafood, and low-fat dairy to minimize exposure to unhealthy fats. Grass-fed Beef Chicken Breast Lean Bacon Turkey Bacon Turkey Breast Ground Turkey Most Seafood; i.e. Tuna, Salmon, Scallops, Shrimp, etc. Egg Whites Low-fat Cheese Low-fat Cottage Cheese Low-fat Greek Yogurt Low-Fat Milk Low-Fat Yogurt Soybean Products 4. MONOUNSATURATED FATS Healthy Fats Monounsaturated fats are ideal for optimal health. They reduce bad cholesterol levels and provide antioxidants to help grow and maintain your body’s cells. Contrary to some saturated fats and Omega-6 fats, they serve as healthy building blocks to the human body. Almond Butter Almond Oil Almonds Avocados Canola Oil Cashes Macadamia Nuts Olive Oil Olives Peanuts Peanut Butter Walnuts 5. GRAINS & STARCHES Keeping it Simple The list for grains is quite short. The primary concern – these foods just don’t have the same mineral and vitamin content of vegetable and fruit alternatives. The Zone Diet advocates for vegetarian-based carbohydrates first and foremost. The below grains are still acceptable, and while most other grains are “questionable”. Barley Oatmeal WRAP UP The above mentioned foods represent the highest quality foods that fit the Zone Diet. With many diets, there are foods that fall in between “good” and “bad”. For additional information on these questionable foods, check out the official Zone Diet website. If you’re an athlete or just trying to brainstorm some new Zone Diet recipes; the above list is a great starting ===> wodfever.com/blogs/new-posts/the-ultimate-zone-diet-food-list

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