Foods

Food Group

Foods Recommended

Foods to limit

Meats, Poultry, Fish, Egss

Baked, broiled, grilled or steamed: lean cuts of meats/poultry (without skin)/fish; canned tuna in water, eggs, egg whites, low fat/non fat deli meat slices

Fried, fatty or heavily marbled meats/poultry (with skin), organ meats (liver, etc.), duck, fried eggs, bacon, canned tuna in oil, whole fat processed meats: hot dogs, salami, sausages, etc.

Dairy

Low fat/non fat dairy: milk, cheese, cottage cheese, cultured yogurt, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sour cream

Creamy/cheesy sauces, cream, fried cheese, whole fat dairy, milkshakes, half and half

Meat, Dairy Alternatives

Almond/rice milk and its products, beans, lentils, soy products, tofu

Coconut milk, nuts, nut butters, refried beans, fried tofu 

Grains

Whole grains: bagels, breads, bran, buns, hot/cold cereals, couscous, low fat crackers, noodles, pancakes, pastas, light butter popcorn, English muffins, rice, corn or flour tortilla, waffles

Fried grains, biscuits, croissants, french fries, fried potato or corn chips, granola, fried rice, sweet rolls, muffins

Fruits

Fresh, frozen and canned fruits

Avocado, fried fruits

Vegetables

Fresh, frozen and cooked vegetables

Fried/stir fried vegetables

Desserts

Applesauce, angel food cake, gelatin, fruit ice, popsicles, puddings, sherbet, sorbet, small amounts of chocolate

Fried desserts, brownies, cake, candy, coconut, cookies, custard, donuts, pastries, pies

Beverages

Coffee, fruit and vegetable juices, hot chocolate, sport drinks, tea

Beverages with cream, eggnog, sodas

Seasonings, Condiments

Spices/herbs (as tolerated), jam, butter/margarine/cooking oils (small amounts), broth, honey, low fat/light salad dressings, maple syrup, low fat/fat free mayonnaise, non-dairy creamer, mustard, salt, sugar

Lard, meat drippings, regular mayonnaise, olives, seeds, regular salad dressings, shortening, tahini paste