Rowing machine, jump rope, dumbbells, pull-up/dip station, treadmill.
| Food | Serving | Protein | Cals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rotisserie chicken breast | 100g | 31g | 165 | Skinless. Best lean protein per dollar. |
Rotisserie chicken thigh | 100g | 26g | 210 | More flavor, slightly more fat. Still solid. |
Ground chicken (93% lean) | 100g | 27g | 148 | Great for stir fry, lettuce wraps, Japanese curry. |
Turkey breast deli meat | 3 slices ~85g | 17g | 90 | Low-effort protein. Watch sodium. |
Turkey sausage (lean) | 1 link ~85g | 17g | 170 | Good pork swap. Way less sat fat. |
Salmon (cooked) | 100g | 25g | 208 | EPA/DHA powerhouse. Aim 2× per week. |
Sardines (canned in water) | 1 can ~92g | 23g | 151 | Top omega-3 source. Liver loves these. |
Mackerel (canned) | 100g | 24g | 189 | High omega-3, convenient, anti-inflammatory. |
Greek yogurt (whole milk, plain) | 170g cup | 15g | 130 | Easy protein hit. Use in smoothies or solo. |
Cottage cheese | ½ cup ~113g | 14g | 110 | Casein-heavy — good before bed for recovery. |
Eggs (large, whole) | 2 eggs | 12g | 143 | Complete protein. Whole eggs are fine. |
| Food | Serving | Protein | Cals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rolled oats (dry) | ½ cup ~40g | 5g | 150 | Core cholesterol tool. Pair with walnuts + flax daily. |
Ground flaxseed | 1 tbsp 7g | 1g | 37 | Soluble fiber + lignans = liver + cholesterol win. |
Chia seeds | 2 tbsp 28g | 5g | 138 | Omega-3s + fiber. Good for gut and satiety. |
Whole grain bread | 2 slices ~70g | 7g | 180 | Decent fiber. Way better than white. |
Brown rice (cooked) | 1 cup ~195g | 5g | 215 | Solid carb base for Japanese curry. |
Metamucil (per dose) | 1 rounded tsp | 0g | 20 | ~3.4g psyllium husk. Your cholesterol secret weapon. |
| Food | Serving | Protein | Cals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avocado | ½ medium ~75g | 1g | 120 | Monounsaturated fat lowers LDL. High potassium. |
Walnuts | 1 oz ~28g | 4g | 185 | Best nut for omega-3s and cholesterol. Daily on oatmeal. |
Pistachios | 1 oz ~28g | 6g | 159 | Antioxidants + plant sterols. Good for liver. |
Olive oil (extra virgin) | 1 tbsp 14g | 0g | 119 | Use for cooking. Anti-inflammatory. Don't skip it. |
Hummus | 4 tbsp ~60g | 5g | 140 | Plant protein + healthy fats. Great dip or spread. |
Omega-3 capsule (Spring Valley 1000mg) | 1 capsule | 0g | 10 | 645mg EPA + 310mg DHA. Take with largest meal. |
| Food | Serving | Protein | Cals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spinach (raw) | 2 cups ~60g | 4g | 28 | Throw in smoothies. Basically free calories + nutrients. |
Cabbage (raw) | 1 cup ~90g | 1g | 22 | Fiber, antioxidants, liver-supporting compounds. |
Cucumber | 1 cup ~120g | 1g | 16 | Hydrating, anti-inflammatory, near-zero cals. |
Frozen mango | ½ cup ~82g | 0.5g | 50 | Natural sweetener for smoothies. Moderate (sugar). |
Mixed berries (frozen) | ½ cup ~74g | 0.5g | 37 | Antioxidants. Lower sugar than mango. Stack both. |
| Meal | Protein | Cals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Oatmeal + walnuts + flax + milk | 12g | 320 | Core breakfast. Add Greek yogurt alongside → 27g total. |
Smoothie (yogurt + berries + mango + oats + spinach + chia) | 22g | 420 | Good meal replacement or post-workout. |
Turkey sandwich (2 whole grain + 3 turkey slices + hummus) | 26g | 390 | Quick, no cook. Add spinach + cucumber. |
Chicken breast + brown rice + veg | 45g | 500 | Ideal training day dinner. Hits protein hard. |
Japanese curry (chicken thigh + veg + rice) | 38g | 580 | Comfort food that works for your goals. |
Cottage cheese + berries | 15g | 170 | Perfect low-effort protein hit when appetite is low. |
| Food | Issue | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Bacon / pork sausage | High sat fat | Occasional only — not weekly staples. |
Salami / pepperoni | Sat fat + sodium + processed | Skip regularly. Occasional is fine. |
Cream cheese / butter in quantity | Sat fat | Small amounts okay. Don't default to them. |
White bread / bagels / pastries | Refined carbs | Moderation. Swap whole grain where easy. |
Added sugar (sweetened drinks, desserts) | Fatty liver risk | Biggest dietary threat to liver recovery. |