Sunday, April 27, 2008

The INFAMOUS food list

Okay, I cautioned Captain Max to keep our posts short and light-hearted, so now I unload a TOTAL FOOD LIST on you? I couldn't resist!
This list is based on my own experience and advice from true experts in the field of fitness. As you travel the world and frequent I restaurants I find that you can still stick to this list 99% of the time. max and I will both share specific examples of items we pack on trips and the secret places we eat and how we order food when we eat out!
Enjoy! - - I welcome your feedback!

+ Below you will find a comprehensive Aircrew Fitness approved list.
+ Use this list as a guide or a bible depending of the strength and seriousness of your goals.
+ TOP PICKS are denoted with a plus + and highlighted.
+ Carefully check the sugar content of the items marked with an asterisk *
+ Be sure and consume protein and vegetables with every meal when possible.
Limit consumption of fruit to the morning and consume NO CARBOHYDRATES within 2 hours of bedtime
+ DAIRY can contain carbs and protein - thus has its own category. Limit your consumption of Dairy.
+ For those desiring more muscle, consume a Protein shake before bed to aid in recovery and growth.
+ Consume water on a regular basis. One gallon per day is a reasonable goal for an adult.




PROTEIN
MEAT & SUBSTITUTES

Protein Powder+* Lean Chicken Breast Soy/Veggie Burger Patty
Sirloin - lean (grass-fed)+ Lean Turkey Breast Tempeh / Tofu
Bison / Buffalo / Venison+ Duck / Goose / Quail / Ostrich Turkey Bacon (limited)
Lean Beef (limted) Tenderloin - lean, grass-fed Fat-free Ham (limited)



FISH/SEAFOOD

Albacore Tuna / Tuna Shrimp / Swordfish Oysters / Clams
Salmon / Trout+ Snapper / Sole Crab / Lobster
Haddock / Halibut Bass / Cod Scallops / Mussels



EGGS

Egg Beaters+ / Egg Whites+ / Eggs+ Omega 3 Eggs Duck / Goose Eggs




HEALTHY FATS
Udo's Oil+ Nuts and Seeds Natural Organic Peanut Butter
Flaxseed Oil / Groud Flaxseed+ Olive Oil / Canola Oil Oilves (limted)
Almond Butter+ Avocado Oil Avocado (limited)




CARBOHYDRATES
VEGETABLES

Sweet Potatoes / Yams+ Cilantro/Basil/Parsley/Oregano Peppers / Onion
Asparagus / Arugula Cucumber Eggplant / Mushrooms
Broccoli / Cabbage Garlic / Ginger Peas / Sprouts
Carrots (limited) Tomatoes / Zuchinni Shallots / String Beans
Celery / Cauliflower Green Beans / Squash Lettuce / Spinach
Brussel Sprouts Collard Greens / Kale Jicama / Lemongrass
Artichoke / Artichoke Hearts Hearts of palm



FRUITS

Blackberries / Blueberries+ Honeydew / Watermelon Plums / Pears
Apples / Banannas Lemons / Limes Nectarines / Oranges
Grapes / Raisins* / Cranberries* Mangoes / Papaya (limited) Strawberries / Raspberries
Cantaloupe / Cherries Apricots / Peaches Grapefruit / Kiwi



BREADS/GRAINS

Oats / Oatmeal+ Whole Sprouted Grains Bran / Bran Cereal* Bran Buds
Brown Rice / Barley Porridge Oats Whole-grain Pasta
Museli Cereal* Whole Wheat Tortilla Buckwheat / Oatbran
Red Basmati Rice Couscous / Quinoa



LEGUMES

Adzuki Beans / Navy Beans Split Peas / Black-eyed Peas Kidney Beans
Black Beans / Butter Beans Lentils Garbanzo Beans / Hummus



DAIRY/SUBSTITUTES

Low Fat Cottage Cheese+ Veggie Cheese/Almond Cheese Skim Milk (limited)
Fage Greek Yogurt+ Non-fat / Plain Yogurt* Low Fat Cheddar (limited)
Almond Milk+* Soy Milk* Low Fat Swiss (limited)
Mozzarella/Feta Cheese (limited) Ghee Goat Cheese (limited)




CONDIMENTS
Flaxseed oil+ Natural Honey (limited) Tabasco / Salsa*
Italian Salad dressing (fat-free)* Pure Fruit Jam* Marinara*
Olive Oil / Sesame Oil Mustard Worcestershire sauce / Vinegar




SEASONINGS
Cayenne+ Cumin / Chile Powder Paprika / Pepper
Stevia+ Curry / Dill Mint / Cinnamon
Caraway Seed / Celery Seed Arrowroot / Thyme Sesame Seeds / Mustard Seed




SNACKS
Protein Bars* Most Nuts / Seeds Turkey Jerky, low-sodium
Soy Nuts Wasabi Peas String Cheese (limited)




BEVERAGES
Water+ Pure Juice cut with water* Soy Milk*
Green Tea (unsweetened) Pure Juice cut with soda water* Sparkling Water (limited)
Most Teas (unsweetened) Protein RTD's* Low Sugar Protein Smoothie*




SUPPLEMENTS
Daily Vitamin/Mineral+ Omega 3 Fatty Acids+ Protein+
Creatine+ Glutamine+ Glucosamine




FORBIDDEN FOODS
Soda / Pop / Diet Soda Artificial Sweeteners/Aspartame White Bread / Rolls
White Potatoes Candy Sugar Cereals
Donuts Ice Cream Pizza
Trans Fats Partially Hydrogenated Oils Cookies/Cake
Chips Ketchup Butter / Margarine
Most Salad Dressings Mayonaise Gatorade

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