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- Cheeses (except ricotta), check labels for 4 grams or less of carbohydrates
- Eggs, preferably egg whites
- Most fresh fish and seafood
- Pork, lamb and veal
- Poultry: chicken, turkey, particufarly white meat, preferably skinless
- Red meats, particularly round cuts and top sirloin
- Tofu is healthy, but contains some carbohydrates
- Soy milk or soy cheeses
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CAUTION!
- Cottage cheese
- Dark meat: chicken or turkey
- Low-fat cold cuts
- Red meats, the choice cuts
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- High-fat cheeses
- Milk and yogurt
- Organ meats
- Processed meats such as bacon, sausage, ham, salami, bologna, pastrami, hot dogs and smoked fish (high-salt foods such as processed meats and smoked fish contain unnecessary levels of sodium that can contribute to water retention)
- All protein is permissible, almost in any quantity desired, but it is healthier to consume lean meats, low-fat proteins and whole non-processed foods
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