Still – despite the many health benefits of a sugar-free diet – one of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to JERFin’ is that your food options become limited. *Cue eye roll*
In reality, real food means variety. And to prove it, here’s a quick breakdown of the many (many!) options you can dish up when you begin to JERF…
Fruits + veg.
Veggies don’t need to be boring and at every opportunity, we encourage you to branch out in terms of the varieties you pop on your plate. Did you know there are 7500 varieties of apple available around the world? Some common categories of fruits and vegetables are listed below, but bear in mind that this is by no means an exhaustive list and each category literally contains THOUSANDS of different varieties.
- Leafy greens
- Cruciferous
- Root veggies
- Allium
- Tubers
- Funghi
- Nightshades
- Citrus
- Stone fruit
- Berries
- Melons
Meat, poultry + seafood.
When it comes to protein, again, you may not realise just how many options of meat, poultry and seafood there are to choose from…
- There are literally hundreds of species of fish and seafood!
- More than 70 different cuts of beef (that we found!)
- 24 different retail cuts of pork
- Around 17 different popular cuts of chicken
- 10 delicious cuts of lamb
- 8 different kinds of bird eggs (who knew?!)
And they’re just some of the common proteins… kangaroo for dinner anyone?
Dairy.
Now, when it comes to dairy we stick to full-fat varieties for a number of reasons – not to mention the fact that the evidence that once converted your mum to skinny lattes was based on some pretty shonky science! Some of our fave products include butter, ghee, cow’s milk, goat’s milk, Greek yoghurt, hard cheese, soft cheese, cottage cheese, cream, buttermilk… yep, we love dairy!
Nuts + seeds.
Truth be told, we’re nuts about nuts and obsessed with seeds! From almonds to cashews, macadamias to pecans, sesame, pepitas, sunflower and everything in between – toss some crushed nuts into your salad or pop some seeds into your smoothie to get great nutritional bang for your buck. Or whip up a batch of these Peanut Butter Seedy Rye Crackers for a perfect afternoon snack!
Grains + legumes.
When it comes to bulking out meals, grains and legumes are a great option! Not only can they boost the nutrient-density of your dish, but they help keep you satiated too. Check out our full guides to grains and legumes, or try one of our fave varieties listed below:
- Lentils
- Oats
- Quinoa
- Buckwheat
- Basmati rice
Herbs + spices.
Put simply, herbs and spices can take even the most simple dishes from zero to hero – adding flavour, texture, aroma and freshness! Most supermarkets now stock a huge variety of both fresh and dried herbs and spices, but here are some of our go-to’s…
- Mint
- Basil
- Coriander
- Parsley
- Thyme
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Paprika
- Chilli
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Curry powder
- Salt + pepper
- Cumin
- Nutmeg
Now, who else is hungry?
Keen to give the JERF lifestyle a go? Sign up for our next 8-Week Program and you can nosh on nutrient-dense dishes, breakfast, lunch and dinner!
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