DietNet - Robert McFerran 9 - Agriculturist Diet

The agriculturist diet was the result of over 15,000 years of dietary adaptation probably starting around 20,000 years ago. The ancestors of the first Agriculturists were decidedly hunter-gatherer in their eating habits. As wild game became scarce many of these hunter-gatherers simply migrated to new geographies where game was more plentiful. Those that remained slowly & persistently increased their consumption of agricultural products while reducing their intake of meat.

CORE	SUPPLEMENTAL	AVOID	ELIMINATE
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
All light colored poultry & fish. Chicken & turkey (breast meat). Scrod, cod, sole, turbot, haddock, albacore tuna, catfish, perch, bass, carp, halibut, grouper, mackerel, mahi-mahi, monkfish, red snapper, sea bass, shark & sole. *Meat, fish or poultry should NEVER be eaten at breakfast.*	Light colored pork.	All organ meats (liver, kidney, tongue, tripe, brain, sweet breads, etc.) & all red meats from the following : Beef, lamb, venison, buffalo, bison & elk. Dark meats (thigh & leg) of chicken, turkey, duck, goose, Cornish hen, partridge, pheasant & quail. All crustaceans & dark colored fishes including lobster, scallop, shrimp, crab, conch, squid, octopus, abalone, anchovy, sardine, herring, dark tuna, swordfish, salmon, clam, caviar, crayfish & frog.	All commercial ham, bacon & sausage. These food products are not whole foods since they contain many additives & preservatives including monosodium glutamate, sugar & high levels of salt.
VEGETABLES
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, peppers, garlic, horseradish, onions, leeks, scallions, cabbage, broccoli, broccoli raabe, mustard greens, eggplant, brussel sprouts, bean sprouts, zucchini, spaghetti squash, kale, beets, sweet potato & yams. *Fresh salads should be eaten on a daily basis.*	Potato, carrots, celery, parsnips, celery, , water cress, sea vegetables (including kelp, dulse, alaria & laver), swiss chard & yellow (summer) squash, turnip & rutabaga. *Carrots & celery can be eaten in small quantity. Carrot shavings but not whole carrots can be used in salads.*	All beans including aduke, azuki, black, broad, cannellini, fava, garbanzo, green, jicama, kidney, lima, navy, northern, pinto red, snap, string & white beans. All lentils & peas. Soybeans & all whole soy products (including tofu). Spinach, asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms & cauliflower. Although beans have been used as a staple in vegetarian diets their purine content interferes with the Agriculturist metabolism. If beans are eaten they should only be consumed in small quantities with the evening meal.	Check the blood type chart & eliminate any vegetables that are inappropriate for your specific blood type.
FRUITS
Melons including watermelon, cantaloupe, musk melon, casaba, crenshaw, honeydew & spanish melon. Tropical fruit including orange, tangerine, tangelos, grapefruit, lemon, lime, kiwi, kumquat, starfruit, mangoes, pomegranate, papaya & pineapple. These fruits are most effective in reversing ‘metabolic drift’ experienced during overnight sleep. They are excellent choices for breakfast meals.	Apple, pear, plums, nectarines, apricots, peaches, rhubarb, cherries, dates & grapes. Berries including blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, coconut, elderberries & gooseberries. *These fruits should NOT be eaten for breakfast but can be enjoyed any time during the afternoon or evening.*	Banana. *Bananas may be used sparingly as part of the evening meal. No more than 2 bananas should be consumed weekly.*	Avocadoes & olives.
DAIRY & EGGS
None.	Eggs. *Eggs should not be eaten for breakfast.*	Cheeses & yogurt (should be 2% or less in milk fat). Small amounts of low fat cheeses & yogurt can be used but only in condiment quantities. These foods should not be used on a regular basis.	All high fat milk, buttermilk, yogurt & cheeses. Butter. Non-dairy acidophillus or lactobacillus supplements should be used instead of yogurt to assist in re-populating the colon with beneficial bacteria.
GRAINS
None	Rice, oats & buckwheat. While the Agriculturist metabolism is somewhat better suited for grains they should not be overeaten and should not be used as a staple in your diet. Most oats found in groceries are contaminated with wheat. Only use oats if the package labeling specifically states that there is no contamination with other grains.	Amaranth, quinoa, kamut, kasha and spelt. *These grain alternatives can be eaten occasionally and in small quantities*	Wheat, corn, millet, barley, oats (contaminated with wheat) and rye.
NUTS AND SEEDS
None. The high fat and purine content of nuts and seeds make them inappropriate for the Agriculturist metabolism. They should only be eaten in small quantities (one handful) in the afternoon or evening.	None.	All nuts and seeds including cashew, walnut, chestnut, hazelnut, almond, brazil nuts, pistachio, hickory, litchi, macadamia, pecan, pignola (pine nuts), poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and tahini.	Peanut.
FATS
Flaxseed, borage and primrose oil. *These oils should not be used for cooking (see Supplements section).*	Safflower, canola, sesame and sunflower oils.	Olive oil and butter. Small amounts of olive oil (preferably extra virgin and/or cold pressed) and butter can be occasionally used with the evening meal.	Lard, corn, cottonseed and peanut oil as well as all margarines.
BEVERAGES
Spring, artesian or deep well water. Lemon or lime slices may be added to water if desired. Sample different spring waters available in your area. Taste varies with different waters from different sources. Once you become accustomed to high quality spring water you’ll be surprised at the taste difference with other types of water. Spring waters do not contain fluorine, an element added to tap water to battle tooth decay. Use fluoridated toothpaste instead.	Filtered drinking water and low sodium mineral or sparkling waters. Caffeinated coffee and tea. Freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. Caffeinated drinks may be used in the morning and early afternoon. They serve a therapeutic use in assisting the agriculturist metabolism. Most individuals find they can easily wean off of all caffeine after two or three months on the agriculturist diet.	Distilled water, tap water and sparkling waters. Caffeine-free tea and decaffeinated coffee. Distilled waters lack trace minerals and are often contaminated with metals from the distillation process. Many find they are sensitive to the bacteria-killing chlorine found in most tap waters.	Soft drinks.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mineral and sea salt. Salt should be minimally processed and a dirty white or gray color. Bright white sea salt should be avoided since it lacks naturally occurring trace minerals. Foods should be salted to taste.	Garlic, vinegar, mustard, ketchup, horseradish. *Check the ingredients of all condiments for possible food allergens. Other herbs should be tested on an individual basis.*	Black and white pepper.	None.