Dr.

Greens Autoimmune Food Protocol

The goal of eating this way is to promote change through the removal of foods that are,
in any possible way, inflammatory. If you cheat you are only making this process
slower. As you know, you have made a financial investment in your health and this is
where that investment pays off. Its important to shop for quality food at butchers shops,
farmers markets, fish markets and natural food stores. The worst foods to cheat with are
going to be Gluten !heat, "arley, #ye, $alt, %pelt&, 'airy and %oy proteins. I typically
will start adding foods back once we notice a significant change in your symptoms. This
occurs in ()* weeks in healthier people and ()* months in sicker people.
Basic Guidelines Not Specific to your Food Sensitivities
+. ,at ()- small meals per day.
.. $ake sure you eat within /0 minutes of rising in the morning.
/. Always have a carbohydrate, fat and protein with each meal.
(. ,at twice as many vegetables as fruit over the course of the day. #aw
vegetables are best if you want to lose weight.
1. #emember that eating this way will be new and sometimes a challenge to
achieve. 2reparing single servings of food that can be fro3en will save you from
having to cook meals when life gets busy.
-. 2repare large batches of staples like spaghetti sauce and soups for free3ing in
single serve containers. I may not let you eat tomatoes right away so keep that
in mind. If you must reheat food in the microwave, transfer the food to a glass
container. 2lastic releases harmful chemicals into your food when heated in a
microwave.
4. $eats5 from best to worst&. 6ish, !ild Game venison, bison&, 7hicken, "eef,
Turkey, 2ork. ()1 servings of fish a week is recommended. Avoid farm)raised
fish. %moked salmon is acceptable. 8ary the other meats in frequency. 7ured
meats like ham, bacon and sausage can be eaten but not as an everyday staple.
9Al 6resco: is a great chicken sausage that is gluten free, dairy free, nitrate free
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and available at local grocers. ;rganic, grass fed, free range is best. If it is
wrapped in plastic or packaged you probably dont want to eat it.
*. 8egetables5 6resh veggies are best. $ultiple colors are even better. ,at at least
a couple of servings of raw veggies per day. This is where you will get most of
your really good minerals and vitamins. 6ocus on what is in season. 2ass on
veggies in cans. <ale is a versatile lettuce that works well in salads, saut=s and
soups and is your best choice for nutrition. %weet potatoes are okay but skip the
white ones. Avoid rice but try >uinoa. It is a grain with a nutty flavor and works
well as a substitute for rice and potatoes. %paghetti squash is a staple for us.
Always keep spaghetti sauce available for a quick meal. Add different meats
each time for variety.
?. %alads5 7hoose dark green leafy lettuces like kale, spinach or spring mi@. Avoid
iceberg altogether. Ase many different vegetables in your salads and always top
with some sort of protein. Grilled chicken, fish, beef, shrimp are some of our
favorites. Buts and fruit are great in salads. Avoid bottled salad dressings.
7hoose vinegar and oil or seasonings to spice up your salad. Cuice from a D
lemon or orange also makes a great dressing.
+0. All 6ruits5 .)/ servings per day. <eep in mind this is a sugar source and sugar
addicts can easily eat too much fruit. 6ro3en berries are ok, in small amounts.
'iabetics should be very careful here. !ash all fruit prior to eating it.
++. ,ggs5 6arm fresh, no egg substitutes. Eolks A#, good for you. ,at them.
+.. "roth5 To make soups. #ead the labels and make sure there is not gluten or
other thickening agents. 7hoose low sodium brands or use the water from
blanching vegetables and cooking meats as your broth.
+/. Buts5 #aw nuts are best but roasted are okay also. Avoid salted and nuts
covered in honey. 7hoose a variety but watch the amount if you wish to lose
weight. A serving of nuts should be the equivalent of * almonds.
+(. 'rinks5 !ater with lemon is going to be the drink of choice. Fave a /. fluid ounce
bottle filled in the morning and drink it by lunch. #epeat in the afternoon. %elt3er
water and herbal tea is ok also. 7offee and alcohol are no)nos. Almond milk
unsweetened if you are diabetic& and 7oconut milk are good replacements for
dairy milk. If you need a sweetener, try %tevia.
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+1. 7ooking ;ils5 %aut= with ;live ;il. If you need to use higher temps, use 7oconut
;il. If I let you eat dairy, then butter is ok, not margarine. 7anola oil, vegetable
oil, corn oil and soybean oils are "A'.
+-. %pices5 All are ok. <eep salt to fewer than +100mg if blood pressure is an issue.
+4. %upplements5 $ake sure anything you are taking is passed by me first. Any liquid
or powdered supplements can be added to your morning fruit smoothie.
+*. $edications5 Bever stop your meds unless you have discussed it with your doc.
$any meds can be eliminated or reduced having gone through my program.
+?. 'esserts5 7oconut ice cream is a special treat and should be savored. "aking
fruit like apples and peaches are fabulous alternatives to processed desserts.
Ase spices to add flavor.
.0. %nacks5 Fummus with carrot and celery sticks is a favorite. Eou can purchase
pre)made brands or make your own with garban3o, black or Borthern white
beans. ;rganic almond or cashew butter is a better choice than peanut butter but
as long as it is organic and natural, peanut butter is fine. Bo processed brands
like %kippy or Cif. !hole food snack bars like $acro or <ind may be eaten as a
snack D bar at a time, no more than one bar per day.
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