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Geno Palate food guide

As I wrote about previously, I am crafting what will be my long-term diet using a variety of sources.

Next up are the food recommendations from a genetic report I received from the company Geno Palate. This report has a lot of information including recommendations for macros (carbs, fats, protein), vitamins and minerals, sensitivities to lactose and gluten, and metabolizing ability for caffeine and alcohol. While the report does recommend an overall low-carb diet for me based on genetics, it also recommends a moderately low-fat diet and moderate-high protein. I’m not sure how all that balances out, but I’m still planning a diet that is generally low carb without being strictly ketogenic.

Vegetables

soybean sprouts

red bell pepper

okra

banana peppers

winter squash

jalapeño peppers

brussels sprouts

daikon

turnip greens

collard greens

bok choy

romaine lettuce

spinach

escarole

peas

sweet potatoes

Fruits

avocados

raspberries

blackberries

strawberries

cranberries

papaya

limes 

lemons

Protein

chicken liver

bottom round steak

rabbit

veal

top round steak

eye of round beef

lean ground beef 

beef tenderloin

herring

mackerel

eel

salmon

trout

catfish

pollock

nutritional yeast

whole eggs

tofu

soy burger

white beans

navy beans

lentils

pinto beans

Fats

canola oil

flaxseed oil

safflower oil

hazelnut oil

olive oil

Dairy

ricotta, part skim

gruyere

brie

swiss

fontina

provolone

lowfat kefir

plain lowfat Greek yogurt

plain nonfat Greek yogurt

plain whole milk Greek yogurt

Milks

unsweetened soy milk

vanilla soy milk

light soy milk

vanilla almond milk

Nuts and seeds

chia seeds

soy nuts

ground flaxseeds

almonds

hazelnuts

Herbs

spearmint

bay leaf

parsley

garlic

peppermint

Grains

multigrain bagel

wheat bagel

multigrain bread

brown rice bread

tapioca bread

corn tortilla

quinoa

amaranth

oats

whole wheat noodles

egg noodles

brown rice pasta

corn pasta

Supplements

High Omega-3 fatty acids (1130mg-1600mg per day)

Low Omega-6 fatty acids (5-7% per day)

High Zinc (9mg-17mg per day)

High Vitamin A (900mcg per day)

High Vitamin B6 (> 1.3mg per day)

High Vitamin B12 (> 2.4mcg per day)

High Vitamin D (45mcg-60mcg per day)

High Vitamin E (>15mg per day)

High Folate (400mcg-1000mcg per day)