FOODS TO EAT Fruit * Bananas * Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit * Kiwi * Raspberries Veggies * Artichokes * Asparagus * Avocados * Bok choy * Broccoli * Garlic * Jicama * Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, chard, and romaine * Leeks * Mushrooms * Onions * Sauerkraut * Seaweed * Spicy peppers Protein * Beans * Eggs * Lean beef and pork * Skinless chicken breast * Fish, such as tuna, mackerel, herring, and salmon Grains * Brown rice * Bulgur * Farro * Oatmeal * Quinoa * Whole wheat bread Dairy * Milk[1] * Yogurt (no added sugar) Fats * Coconut oil Other * Chia seeds * Dark chocolate * Green tea * Soups (especially broth-based or veggie-based soups) * Water with lemon FOODS TO AVOID Grains Avoid all refined carbs, including the following: * Flour tortillas * Regular pasta * White bread * Other baked goods made with white flour such as bagels, naan, biscuits, croissants, and rolls Sugar Avoid all foods with added sugar, including the following: * Cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods * Candy * Packaged food such as cereal, flavored yogurt, crackers, cookies, salad dressing, and condiments * Pies, tarts, and other pastries * Soda Alcohol * Beer * Wine * Liquor ________________ [1] https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-12-8