Food Group

Foods to eat

Foods to Limit

Meats, Fish, Poultry, Eggs

Baked, broiled, grilled or steamed meats/poultry/fish, deli slices, eggs

Fried meats/poultry/fish/eggs

Dairy

Lactose free dairy (any)
Low lactose dairy: cream cheese, half and half, hard cheeses (cheddar, colby, parmesan, swiss, etc.), soft cheeses (feta, mozzarella, etc.), yogurt (greek)

High lactose dairy (large amounts): buttermilk, chocolate, creamy/cheesy sauces, custard, ice cream, milk (cow's, goat's, sheep's, condensed, evaporated), soft cheeses (cottage, ricotta, etc.), sour cream

Meat, Dairy Alternatives

Milk alternatives (almond, coconut, rice, soy), creamy nut butters, tofu

Beans, black eyed peas, lentils, nuts, crunchy nut butters, fried tofu, soybeans, split peas, soy/bean patties

Grains

Made with refined wheat, made with foods allowed: bagels, biscuits, breads (french, italian, pita, white, sourdough), cereals (cream of wheat, cream of rice, oatmeal, cornflakes, Cheerios, Chex, Rice Krispies, etc.), chips, crackers (graham, saltine, soda, etc.), English muffins, flour tortillas, noodles, pancakes, pastas, pretzels, tapioca, waffles, white rice

 

Made with whole wheat or made with foods to limit: barley, bran, breads (multi grain), bulgur, corn tortilla, croissants, high fiber cereals (Kashi, Fiber One, etc.), granola, popcorn, quinoa, rice (brown, wild), rye, sugary cereals (Fruit Loops, etc.), sweet rolls

Fruits

Applesauce, avocado, banana, canned fruits (drain the syrup), lemon, lime, melons, peeled: apple, apricot, peach, pear, peach, plum, etc., fruit puree/sauces (any, no pulp, no skins)

Dried fruits, fruit seeds/skins, fried fruits, berries, cherries, dates, figs, grapes, grapefruit, guava, kiwi, mango, papaya, persimmon, pineapple, pomegranate, prunes, orange

Vegetables

Cooked (no pulp, no skins): beets, carrots, green beans, potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, squash, wax beans, yams, zucchini, etc., vegetable/tomato puree/sauces (any, no pulp, no skins)

Raw vegetables, fried vegetables, vegetable seeds/skins, artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, green peas, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, tomatoes

Beverages

Decaf coffee, fruit and vegetable juices/smoothies (any, small amounts, no pulp or skins), sport drinks, tea

Caffeinated coffee, lattes, sodas, prune juice

Desserts

Angel food cake, chocolate (small amounts), marshmallows, sugar free desserts (puddings, popsicles, etc.)

Fried desserts, brownies, cakes, caramel, candy, cookies, donuts, pastries, pies, sherbet, sorbet

Seasonings, Condiments

Broth, butter, cooking oils, all spices and herbs, gravy, honey, jam/jelly, ketchup, margarine, mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, salad dressings, sauces (BBQ, soy, etc.), salt, vinegar

Coconut, maple syrup, olives, pickles, sugar (large amounts), jam/jelly with seeds, all seeds (flax, sunflower, etc.), artificial sweeteners (isomalt, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol)