ABC's of Food

Here's a list of the best foods to eat. "A-list" foods are super, "B-list" are average. Avoid C-list foods and don't eat F-List foods. Be sure to eat the Extra Credit foods, as they're super-healthy and good for you.
A-List Foods

Compatible with human biology: few allergic reactions, nutrient dense, contains essential nutrients.
Low-glycemic
Non-inflammatory and don't provoke cortisol/stress
Vegetables, fruit - 5-10 servings a day
Meat, fish, poultry - 3-3 ounce servings daily
Eggs-white
Nuts,
Seeds
raw Honey
yams
Olive oil, fish oil
Spices, herbs
Herbal tea
Dark Chocolate
coconut oil

B-List foods
Medium to high glycemic, Many allergic reactions
Often high in carbohydrates, Less nutrient dense, Fewer essential nutrients
May cause inflammation
Whole grains: wheat berries,
rice,
Stone ground bread,
sourdough bread
Dairy- yoghurt
Legumes: large red skin peanuts, soybeans
Juice
Fermented Soy: tempeh, tofu, miso

C-List Foods

High glycemic, causes inflammation, cortisol and stress inducing

Indicated in health conditions such as thyroid disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hormonal imbalances, cancers, autoimmune conditions

Avoid or eat infrequently

White potatoes

White and fluffy starches - breads, cookies, popcorn, rice cakes, muffins, bagels, cake

Caffeine

Soy protein isolate

Most breakfast cereals

Candy

Alcohol


F-List foods. Don't eat these.

Indicated as causes of disease conditions and obesity

Trans fats

All artificial sweeteners: aspartame, sucralose, saccharine

Modified food starch

High fructose corn syrup

Sodas - both with sugar and diet

MSG

Artificial colorings and preservatives


Extra Credit
1-2 TB fish oil daily
Eat sour foods daily
Eat 10 servings fruits and vegetables daily - 3 per meal
Drink 8 glasses purified water daily
Eat cold-water fish 3x/wk
Eat red or green chili (hot spices) often
Eat unprocessed foods
Take nutritional supplements