-Fruits: Bananas, dates, berries, oranges, custard apples, grapes, papaya, pineapple, dragon fruit, persimmons, pomegranate, and avocados
-Veggies: Leafy greens (spinach, arugula, parsley) cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage), Other veggies (squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, bell peppers)
-Legumes: Black beans, pinto beans, fava beans, lentils, tofu, hummus, edamame, split peas, and kidney beans.
-Whole grain: Oats, brown rice, barley, whole wheat, millet, buckwheat, quinoa, rye, and amaranth. In their whole form or in the form whole grain bread, pasta, cereal etc.
-Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, sunflower butter, tahina (sesame butter) chia seeds, and flaxseeds.
Yes:
-Increased energy: No more relying on coffee for me!
-Healthy weight management//Weight loss
-Improved digestion: No more smelly eggy farts, bloating, constipation. When I used to eat a high protein diet, I used to be constipated ALL the time.
-Healthy, shiny, and thick hair
-Faster recovery from your workouts!
-Glowing clear skin: Especially if you eat them carrots 🥕🥕🥕
-Strong nails 💅🏾
-No restriction. No calorie counting. Eat when you're hungry and until you're 80% full (not stuffed, satisfied)
-Naturally detoxifying. Allow your body to heal itself by eating healthy ALL the time. Not just one week per year..
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