Posted by C.J. Easter in Body transformation, Sports performance on October 3rd, 2014
Special Guest Post by Dr. Mike Roussell, PHD, a nutritional consultant and author known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional habits that his clients can use to ensure permanent weight loss and long lasting health.
The 30 Power Foods should be the center pieces of your diet. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, fiber, and phytochemicals (the things that scientists know are good for you but don’t know exactly why yet).
The Power Foods are separated into five groups: Starches (faster acting carbohydrates), Fruits & Vegetables (and other slow carbohydrates), Proteins, Fats, and the Power Food Add-Ons (these don’t fit into any of the previous categories and are commonly added to a Power Food meal).
Fruits & Vegetables
Apples
Blueberries
Broccoli
Onions
Oranges
Pumpkin
Raspberries
Spinach
Tomatoes
Beans
Starches & Grains
Quinoa
Oats
Yams
Fats
Avocado
Extra virgin olive oil
Flaxseed/flaxseed oil
Walnuts
Pistachios
Proteins
Lean poultry
Salmon
Lean red meat
Omega-3 eggs
Cottage cheese (with live cultures)
Milk protein powder
Power Food Add-Ons
Green tea
Cinnamon
Garlic
Hot peppers
Cacao (dark chocolate)
Chia seeds
Thanks for the info Dr. Mike.
-Coach C.J.
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