Grocery Guide
How to Use This Grocery Guide
Use this guide to make informed choices while following the Daily Benefit® Detox Program, whether you are grocery shopping, meal prepping, or dining out.
- Items with a
strikethroughshould be avoided during the detox. - Items marked with (organic only) are part of the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list, meaning they typically have higher pesticide levels. Choose organic versions whenever possible, or avoid them if organic is not available.
- Items marked with * are acceptable only if you are not trying to lose weight.
- Whenever possible, choose organic, seasonal fruits and vegetables for the best quality and the lowest pesticide exposure.
For more information on produce safety, refer to the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists.
Vegetables
| Artichoke | Corn | Green (String) Beans (organic only) | Mustard Greens | Sprouts |
| Arugula | Cucumber | Jicama | Okra | Squash (starchy varieties)* |
| Asparagus | Dandelion | Kale (organic only) | Onions | Sweet Potato* |
| Beets and Beet Greens | Eggplant | Kelp | Parsley | Swiss Chard |
| Bok Choy | Endive | Kimchi | Parsnips* | Tomatillo |
| Broccoli | Escarole | Kohlrabi | Peppers (Hot & Sweet) | Tomato |
| Broccoli Rabe | Fennel | Leeks | Pumpkin | Turnips |
| Brussels Sprouts | Garlic | Lettuces | Radicchio | Watercress |
| Cabbage | Ginger Root | Mushrooms | Radishes | White Potato |
| Carrots | Green (String) Beans (organic only) | Mustard Greens | Rutabaga | Yams* |
| Cassava (Yuca)* | Jicama | Kale (organic only) | Scallions | Zucchini |
| Cauliflower | Kelp | Kimchi | Seaweed (Nori) |
Legumes
| Beans (all varieties)* | Lentils* | Peas | Soybeans | Tofu (organic only) |
| Edamame | Peanuts and Peanut Butter |
Protein Sources
| Conventional/Grain-Fed Beef | Organic, Pastured Chicken | Wild-Caught Fish: |
- Freshwater Trout |
-
Sardines (canned or fresh) |
| Organic, Grass-Fed Beef | Organic, Pastured Eggs | - Alaskan Cod |
- Lobster |
-
Sea Bream |
| Conventional Chicken | Conventional Turkey | - Alaskan Salmon | - Mackerel |
- Shrimp |
| Organic, Pastured Chicken | Organic, Pastured Turkey | - Blue Crab | - Pollock | - Swordfish |
| Organic, Pastured Eggs | Farmed Fish | - Branzino |
- Raw Fish (Sushi & Sashimi) |
- Tilapia |
| Conventional Turkey | |
- Catfish | - Red Mullet | - Tuna |
Dairy
| All dairy should be avoided during the detox | Cheese | Kefir | Sour Cream | Yogurt |
| Butter | Ghee |
Seasonal Fruit
| Acai Berry | Cherries (organic only) | Guava | Nectarines (organic only) | Plantains |
| Apples (organic only) | Coconut (unsweetened) | Honeydew Melon | Olives | Plums |
| Apricot | Currant | Jackfruit | Oranges | Pomegranate |
| Avocado (limit to ½ per day) | Dragonfruit | Kiwi | Papaya | Raspberries |
| Bananas | Dried Fruits (all varieties) | Kumquat | Passionfruit | Rhubarb |
| Blackberries | Figs | Lemon (for flavoring) | Peaches (organic only) | Strawberries (organic only) |
| Blueberries (organic only) | Goji Berries | Lime (for flavoring) | Pears (organic only) | Tamarind |
| Canned Fruit | Grapes (organic only) | Lychee | Persimmon | Watermelon |
| Cantaloupe | Grapefruit (red and white) | Mango | Pineapple |
Grains
| Amaranth | Corn | Oats | Spelt | White Rice |
| Barley | Einkorn | Quinoa* | Triticale | |
| Brown Rice* | Flour (all) | Rye | Wheat | |
| Buckwheat* | Kamut | Sorghum | Wild Rice |
Drinks
| Alcohol (especially beer & wine) | Apple Cider | Coffee | Herbal Teas (unsweetened) | Water (1½–2½ liters) |
| Alcoholic Cider | Black Tea (unsweetened) | Fruit juice | Kombucha | Yerba Maté Tea |
| Aloe (unsweetened) | Club Soda | Green/Matcha Tea (unsweetened) | Sodas |
Oils
| Avocado Oil | Corn Oil | Flax seed oil (dressing only) | Sesame Oil | Walnut Oil |
| Canola (Rapeseed) Oil | Cottonseed Oil | Grapeseed oil | Soy Bean Oil | |
| Coconut Oil | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Hemp Seed Oil (dressing only) | Sunflower (seed) Oil |
Sweeteners
| Agave | Evaporated Cane Crystals & Juice | Lohan | Sorbitol | Sucralose |
| Aspartame | Erythritol | Maple syrup | Stevia | Sugar |
| Confectioners glaze | Honey | Molasses | Saccharin | Xylitol |
Seeds / Nuts
Acceptable if you are not trying to lose weight.
Herbs/spices
| All Common Herbs | Black Pepper | Cayenne Pepper | Chili Powder | Sea Salt |
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