Cycle 1

If you're on the go a lot, like myself, you may find yourself often wondering, "is this ____(fill in food item name here)___on the Cycle 1 food list?". While I believe the book is necessary in achieving optimal results following this diet, I will be including the food list associated with each cycle to help you out along the way when you don't have the book on hand.

There are many forums that discuss the addition of certain food items during the various cycles, but I will only include the items listed by Dr. Mike Moreno himself. I will be adding a "FAQ" page shortly, as I have found myself often wondering if I can make certain substitutions in recipes or have had questions regarding what cycle a recipe may fall under. Many online communities have been helpful in finding answers to my own questions, which is why I hope it will be helpful to add to this blog.

 Cycle 1 Grocery List

Lean Proteins: (Unlimited)

Fish:
Salmon, Canned or fresh
Sole
Flounder
Catfish
Tilapia
Canned light tuna (in water)

Poultry:

Chicken Breasts
Turkey Breasts
Ground turkey, lean
Eggs (2 eggs= 1 serving)
Egg Whites  (4 egg whites= 1 serving)

Cleansing Vegetables (Unlimited)

Artichoke
Artichoke Hearts
Asparagus
Bell peppers (green, orange, red, yellow)
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green, leafy vegetables (including beet greens, turnip greens, collard greens)
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce, all varieties
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Parsley
Scallions
Spinach
Tomatoes
Watercress

Low-Sugar Fruit (2 Servings Daily)

Apples
Berries, all types
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Prickly Pear Cactus
Prunes
Red grapes

Probiotic Foods (2 Servings Daily)

Yogurt, any type, including Greek-style, sugar free fruit flavored, plain, and low-fat (6 oz = 1 serving)
Kefir
Low-fat acidophilus milk (1 cup= 1 serving)
Breakstone LiveActive cotage cheese (1/2 cup= 1 serving)
Reduced salt miso dissolved in low-fat, low-sodium broth
Tempeh (4 oz=1 serving)
Sauerkraut (1/2 cup=1 serving)
Kimchee (1/2 cup= 1 serving)

Friendly Fats (1-2 Servings Daily)

Olive Oil
Flaxseed oil

Condiments

Salsa
Low-carb marinara
Light soy sauce
Low-carb ketchup
Fat free sour cream
Low-fat, low-sodium broth
Truvia
Sugar free jams and jellies
Vegetable cooking spray
Fat free cheeses
Fat free salad dressing
Salt
Pepper
Vinagar
Mustard
Herbs & spices