Avoid red meats, dairy and most grains (oatmeal is a worthy exception, but in moderation).
Avoid anything unnatural, such as artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, trans fats, etc.
Try to eat whole foods versus processed foods.
Avoid overly processed drinks of any kind, including sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, premade protein drinks, etc.
And avoid fruit drinks of any kind (even unprocessed).
Try to eat a variety of berries and vegetables. The bigger fruits, like apples, bananas and oranges, should be rare treats.
Eat high-quality, lean protein each meal, at no less than 30% of the total caloric intake.
If you eat fish, make sure itβs not farm-raised β instead eat cold water (stream or ocean) fish.
Avoid omega-6 vegetable oils, especially salad dressings (the exception is extra virgin olive oil as a salad dressing, an omega-9 oil).
No fried foods. Ever.
Keep starches to a minimum, such as rice, potatoes, pasta, etc.
Do not burn foods, and never eat anything burnt.
Generally, eat a lot more salads with salmon, chicken and turkey, and eat a lot more non-creamy soups that contain a high-quality protein.