Which Foods are Best?

Question: Hey Dr. Clay, I am a personal trainer myself and i am trying to get and understand more knowledge of training and diet. I have been reading some your articles especially the ones on carb cycling.

I understand how your eating changes from day to day, but can you give an idea of the types of foods that you would want to eat at the different meals, especially on the days where you eat higher fats.

Thank You,

Jeremy S.

Answer: that’s a very good question Jeremy.  Before I get into the answer, I want to commend you on your seeking more knowledge about nutrition.  That will definitely help you to be a top-notch trainer, no doubt.

Although this list will by no means be comprehensive, let me give you some of the main protein, carb, and fat sources that people should be eating.

Here’s a list of what I call clean foods.

Good Protein Sources:

egg whites, chicken breast, turkey breast, lean red meat, cottage cheese, and/or a good quality protein powder or a good, custom-made protein blend.

Good Carb Sources:

oats (old-fashioned or steel cut), quinoa, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, Ezekiel bread (which I mentioned in episode 6 of the Dr. Clay show), fruit, rice, and/or beans (black beans, red beans, navy beans, etc.).

Good Fat Sources:

avocado, olives, flax oil, extra virgin olive oil, almonds, walnuts,  pistachios,egg yolks (omega-3 enriched), and/or fatty acid supplements like fish oil.

Good Fiber Sources:

Broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, carrots, asparagus, spinach, Romain lettuce, onions, bell peppers, and/or other fibrous vegetables

I hope this helps you out, Jeremy, and gets you started in the right direction.

Best,

Dr Clay