Protein
It’s important that you get enough protein, which should be roughly 20 percent
of daily food intake for most of us. If you’re very athletic and involved in
anaerobic activities like weight lifting, you can eat a little more than that. If
you’re not very active, 15 percent should be plenty.
Remember, the Perfect 10 Diet is flexible and versatile, and designed to meet
your needs. Most people will need about 50 to 160 grams of protein daily for
optimal health. You should divide this amount equally throughout the day to
stabilize your blood sugar levels. Eating too much or too little protein can be
detrimental to your hormones and overall health.
Protein to Enjoy
• All shellfish
• Fish (halibut, herring, tuna, sardines, and wild salmon)
• Legumes (except soy)
• Liver
• Mushrooms
• Ostrich
• Poultry, including chicken, Cornish game hen, duck, turkey, goose, and
pheasant
• Rabbit
Protein Sources to Eat Sparingly
• Buffalo burgers
• Organic red meat, pork, and lamb (eat moderately or sparingly, as their
frequent consumption has been related to colon cancer)
• Soy (tofu, tempeh)
Protein Sources to Avoid
• Canned tuna in soybean oil (contains trans fats)
• Cow brain (linked to mad cow disease)
• Nitrite-containing products, including hot dogs, bacon, Canadian bacon,
ham, and sausage (avoid completely for the strong link to colon cancer)
• Soy protein isolate (chemically treated with nitrites)
• Soy burgers made with soy protein isolate