Safe phase 3 foods:
Fats
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
- Avocado oil
- Butter
- Coconut milk
- Sunflower oil
Baking ingredients
- Almond flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Flaxseed meal
- Coconut flour
- Gelatin
- Grind pumpkin seed for flour
- Sunflower seed
- Hemp seeds
- Unsweetened dark chocolate
Sweetener
- Stevia
- Splenda/ Sucralose
- Xylitol
Milk
- Unsweetened Hemp milk
- Coconut milk
Other protein sources:
- Hummus
- Protein powder
- Raw organic whey
- Organic whey
- Vegan’s protein
- Tofu
- Soy
Seeds
- Flax seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chia seeds
- Sesame seeds
Dairy products
- Cheese
- Cottage cheese
- Yogurt
NOTE: Avoid sweet fruits like grapes and banana. Avoid veggies like potato and corn especially during the first and second week of phase 3. You can try adding them slowly as you are about to end the maintenance phase.
Be careful with these foods:
Dairy
- Cheese
- Sour cream
- Milk products
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Whipped cream
Baking ingredients:
- Refined flour
- Almond butter
Nuts
- Peanut
- Cashew nut
- Almond
- Pecans
- Macadamia
- Walnut
- Pistachio
Protein
- Lentils
- Fava beans
- Lima beans
- Pinto beans
Vegetables
- Carrots
- Yams
- Peas
- Beets
- Artichoke
- Sweet potatoes
- Parsnip
- Butter squash
- Leeks
Fruits
- Mangos
- Prunes
- Cherries
- Banana
- Tangerines
- Raisins
- Pomegranate
- Dates
Milk
- Almond milk
- Cashew milk
Alcohol
- Red wine
NOTE: DO NOT eat too many cautionary foods on the same day. Cautionary food items like milk, cheese, starchier veggies, and high-sugar fruits can cause weight gain. Dr. Simeons mentions a glass of wine would do in a meal. Fruit juices with no added sugar are allowed in moderation but you have to watch the portion sizes.
Still not allowed on phase 3:
Beans
- Kidney beans
- Edamame
- Black beans
- Garbanzo beans
- Refried beans
Grains
- Corn product
- Oats
- Millet
- Oatmeal
- Barley
- Pasta
- White rice
- Wheat flour
- Spouted wheat products
Baking ingredients
- Cornstarch
- Tapioca starch
- Dates
- Potato starch
Sugar
- Refined sugar
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Molasses
- Agave nectar
NOTE: Any foods that are considered as processed carbs are not allowed. This includes all types of cereals, rice, bread, pasta, pizza, pastries, cookies, donuts, bagels, potato chips, nachos, and anything that is crunchy and comes in a bag. Canned fruits are also not allowed.