Foods to Include

This page contains the foods to include list and the base diet plan. Please eat organic when possible to avoid pesticide residues that may disturb gut micro-bacteria. If you suspect a food intolerance or sensitivity ask the Cycle Diet Dietitian about common food sensitivity testing or an elimination hypo-allergenic diet plan. The Gluten Free Cycle Diet Workbook or hypo-allergenic diet is available with scheduled private consult. Elimination diets have a very steep learning curve. Best results are achieved when keeping supervised food-logs.

Foods Included in the Cycle Diet

Meats

Meats/Protein

Eat Mostly:

• Salmon, preferably wild
• Cod
• Sardines
• Flounder
• Haddock
• Halibut
• Ocean perch
• Sole
• Snapper
• Yellow tail
• Tuna
• Water packed tuna (avoid Albacore or regular tuna if breast feeding or pregnant)
• Mahi-mahi
• Cat Fish (not fried)
• Mackerel
• Turkey Breast
• Chicken Breast
• Organic Eggs
• Shrimp

During Follicular Phase Only:

• Pork tenderloin (white) limit to 3oz 2x's a week
• Lean hamburger (limit red meat to 3oz servings 2x's a week)
• Lean Beef, organic or grass feed (limit red meat to 3oz servings 2x's a week in follicular phase)
• avoid ALL red meat during the luteal phase

Foods in limited amounts during follicular phase
Important note: If you are lactose intolerant please avoid ALL DAIRY for at least 2 cycles and then reintroduce as a challenge. New studies show 60-70% of those with lactose intolerance are also casein and or whey protein sensitive.

• Mozzarella cheese, part-skim- watch for dairy sensitivity
• Plain organic yogurts preferred if not dairy sensitive (no aspartame or artificial sweeteners) stevia ok
• Limit added sugar to less-then 6 teaspoons a day (25 grams)
• Limit Milk (if tolerated) due to natural occurring hormones to 1 serving a day. Non-dairy milk preferred, especially if dairy sensitive
• Plain non-dairy yogurts are good (coconut, almond, cashew)
• Organic, non-hydrogenated spreads preferred
• Non-dairy topping (avoid hydrogenated oil
• Organic tortilla chips, cooked in pressed oil ok in moderation
• Limit dark meat chicken or dark meat turkey due to higher % of saturated fats to 2x's a week if having painful periods
• Limit fried foods to 1x a week in follicular phase
• Limit restaurant take-out (unless you know how it's prepared) If eating out, stick with salads, grilled chicken breast, naked potatoes & vegetables.
• Limit sweets to no more than 2 times a week. Avoid all added sugar during yeast infection or Candida overgrowth.

* Gluten Free grains. **Most oats contain cross contaminated gluten. There are pure GF verified oats available on the market.

Quinoa and organic soy are sources of complete protein, includes all 9 essential amino acids. Avoid conventionally grown soy. If you eat soy make sure it's organic and well fermented, such as miso and tamari sauce.

Special Note: It is very important to be screened for celiac disease or gluten intolerance prior to going on a gluten-free diet. Please feel free to contact the Cycle Diet Dietitian on options for food sensitivity or intolerance testing with an accredited laboratory.