Ideal ranges of macronutrients for each phase:
Carbohydrates: 5–10%
Fat: 70–80%
Protein: 10–20%
Carbohydrates: 10–30%
Fat: 50–80%
Protein: 10–20%
*In Nourish Week 3, prior to your fast if you are fasting, decrease your carb intake
to 5–15% to prepare for
your fast.
Lean Green:
Carbohydrate: 20–40% (low-moderate)
Fat: 10–15% fat (low)
Protein: 30–50% (high)
Carb Charge:
Carbohydrate: 55–70% (high)
Fat: 15–20% (low-moderate)
Protein: 15–25% (moderate)
Fat Burning:
Carbohydrates: 5–10%
Fat: 70–80%
Protein: 10–20%
As you’re learning about the nutritional makeup of your favorite foods, you can use this list to help you identify which foods are highest (or lowest) in carbohydrates:
Asparagus, 5 spears: 4g carb, 1g fiber
Artichoke hearts, 2 pieces: 5g carb, 2g fiber
Beets, ¼ cup: 3g carb, 1g fiber
Bell pepper, 1 medium: 6g carb, 2g fiber
Bok choy, 1 cup: 4g carb, 1g fiber
Broccoli, 1 medium stalk: 8g carb, 3g fiber
Broccoli slaw, ½ cup: 3g carb, 1g fiber
Brussels sprouts, ½ cup: 4g carb, 2g fiber
Butternut squash, ½ cup: 11g carb, 3g fiber
Carrot, 1 large: 7g carb, 2 g fiber
Cauliflower, ⅙ medium head: 5g carb, 2g fiber
Celery, 2 medium stalks: 4g carb, 1g fiber
Collard greens, ½ cup: 5g carb, 2g fiber
Cucumber, ⅓ medium: 2g carb, 1g fiber
Eggplant, ½ cup: 4g carb, 1g fiber
Green (snap) beans, ¾ cup cut: 5g carb, 2g fiber
Green cabbage 1/12 medium head: 5g carb, 2g fiber
Kale, 1 cup: 9g carb, 6g fiber
Lettuce, 1½ cup: 2g carb, 1g fiber
Mushrooms, 5: 3g carb, 1g fiber
Mustard greens, ½ cup: 4g carb, 2g fiber
Okra, ½ cup: 4g carb, 2g fiber
Onion, 1 medium: 11g carb, 4g fiber
Portobello mushroom, ½ cup: 3g carb, 1g fiber
Potato, 1 medium: 26g carb, 9g fiber
Radish, 7: 3g carb, 1g fiber
Rhubarb, 1 stalk: 2g carb, 1g fiber
Rutabaga, ½ cup: 6g carb, 2g fiber
Salsa, 2 Tbsp: 4g carb, 1g fiber
Spaghetti squash, 1 cup: 10g carb, 2g fiber
Spinach, 1 cup: 1g carb, 1g fiber
Sweet potato, 1 medium: 23g carb, 8g fiber
Swiss chard, ½ cup: 4g carb, 2g fiber
Tomato, 1 medium: 5g carb, 2g fiber
Turnip, 1 small: 4g carb, 1g fiber
Water chestnuts, ¼ cup: 4g carb, 1g fiber
Zucchini, ½ medium: 4g carb, 1g fiber
Apple, 1 large: 34g carb, 11g fiber
Avocado, ⅕ medium: 3g carb, 1g fiber
Banana, 1 medium: 30 g carb, 10g fiber
Blueberries, ½ cup: 10g carb, 2g fiber
Blackberries, ½ cup: 7g carb, 4g fiber
Cantaloupe, ¼ medium: 12g carb, 4g fiber
Cherries, ¼ cup: 32g carb, 2g fiber
Figs, ¼ cup: 26g carb, 5g fiber
Grapefruit, ½ medium: 15g carb, 5g fiber
Grapes, ¾ cup: 23g carb, 8g fiber
Honeydew melon, 1/10 medium: 12g carb, 4g fiber
Kiwi fruit, 2 medium: 20g carb, 7g fiber
Mango, 1 cup, 1”pieces: 27g carb, 3g fiber
Nectarine, 1 raw: 15g carb, 2g fiber
Orange, 1 medium: 19g carb, 6g fiber
Papaya, 1 cup, 1”pieces: 16g carb, 3g fiber
Peach, 1 medium: 15g carb, 5g fiber
Pear halves, ½ cup: 14g carb, 2g fiber
Pineapple, 1 cup, 1”pieces: 22g carb, 2g fiber
Pomegranate, ½ whole: 26g carb, 6g fiber
Plum, 1 whole: 8g carb, 1g fiber
Raspberries, ½ cup: 7g carb, 4g fiber
Strawberries, 8 medium: 11g carb, 4g fiber
Tangerine, 1 small: 10g carb, 1g fiber
Watermelon, 2 cups diced: 21g carb, 7g fiber
Dried dates, 6 dates: 30g carb, 3g fiber
Prunes, ¼ cup: 26g carb, 3g fiber
Raisins, ¼ cup: 28g carb, 2g fiber
Craisins, ¼ cup: 33g carb, 3g fiber
Mango, 1oz/~4 pieces: 21g carb, 1g fiber
Banana chips, ¼ cup: 17g carb, 2g fiber
Almonds, 1 oz: 6g carb, 3.5g fiber
Almond butter, 1 Tbsp: 3g carb, 1.5g fiber
Brazil nuts, 1 oz: 3.5g carb, 2g fiber
Cashews, 1 oz: 9g carb, 1g fiber
Chia seeds, 2 Tbsp: 10g carb, 9g fiber
Cheese, full-fat, 1 oz: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Coconut milk, full fat: 4 carb, 0g fiber
Egg, 1 large: 0 g carb, 0 fiber
Flax seeds, ground, 2 Tbsp: 3g carb, 2g fiber
Hazelnuts, 1 oz: 5g carb, 3g fiber
Hemp seeds, shelled, 2 Tbsp: 0g carb, 3g fiber
Kalamata olives, 3 pieces: 2g carb, 1g fiber
Macadamia nuts, 1 oz: 4g carb, 2.5g fiber
Pecans, 1 oz: 4g carb, 2.5g fiber
Peanuts, 25: 8g carb, 4g fiber
Pistachios, shelled, 1 oz: 8g carb, 3g fiber
Pine nuts, 3 Tbsp: 7g carb, 3g fiber
Pumpkin seeds, 1 oz: 15g carb, 5g fiber
Sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp: 2g carb, 1g fiber
Sunflower butter, 1 Tbsp: 3.5g carb, 2g fiber
Walnuts, 1 oz: 4g carb, 2g fiber
Whole milk (organic), 1 cup: 12g carb, 0g fiber
Whole plain organic yogurt, 1 cup: 12g carb, 0g fiber
Black beans, ½ cup cooked: 27g carb, 7g fiber
Pinto beans, ½ cup cooked: 22g carb, 8 g fiber
Red kidney beans, ½ cup cooked: 20g carb, 7g fiber
Fava beans, ½ cup cooked: 17g carb, 5g fiber
Refried beans (vegetarian), ½ cup cooked: 16g carb, 6g fiber
Garbanzo beans, ½ cup cooked: 23g carb, 6g fiber
Lentils, ½ cup cooked: 20g carb, 8g fiber
Tempeh, 4 oz: 7g carb, 5g fiber
Edamame, ½ cup: 32g carb, 10g fiber
Beef, ground, tips, steak, etc., 4 oz: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Chicken breast, grilled, 4 oz: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Chicken breast, grilled,
breaded, 4 oz: 11g carb, 0g fiber
Cod, 4 oz: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Eggs Whole, 1 egg: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Egg Yolks, 1 yolk: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Pork Tenderloin, 4 oz: 2g carb, 0g fiber
Salmon, 4 oz: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Shrimp, 4 oz: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Turkey, ground, 4 oz: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Corn, 1 large ear: 25g carb, 3g fiber
Basmati rice, ½ cup cooked: 20g carb, 0g fiber
Brown rice, ½ cup cooked: 26g carb, 2g fiber
Quinoa, ½ cup cooked: 20g carb, 3g fiber
Spelt, ½ cup cooked: 26g carb, 4g fiber
Sprouted bread, 1 slice: 16g carb, 2g fiber
Steel cut oats, ½ cup cooked: 27g carb, 4g fiber
Wild rice, ½ cup cooked: 18g carb, 2g fiber
Tall Starbucks Latte, 12 oz non-fat: 15g carb, 0g fiber
Tall Iced Vanilla Starbucks
Latte, 12 oz non-fat: 24g carb, 0g fiber
Coffee, black, 12 oz: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Fiber One Bar (90 cal Chewy Bar): 17g carb, 5g fiber
Rx Bar (Chocolate Sea Salt), 1 bar: 24g carb, 6g fiber
Lara Bar (Cashew Cookie), 1 bar: 23g carb, 3g fiber
Epic Bar (Beef- Apple): 4g carb, 0g fiber
Mini Pretzels, 20: 25g carb, 1g fiber
Gluten Free Mini Pretzels, 25 sticks: 25g carb, 1g fiber
Miracle Noodle, 6 oz: 1g carb, 1g fiber
Avocado Oil-Based Mayo, 1 tbsp: 0g carb, 0g fiber
Tortilla Chips, 1 oz/~12 chips; 17g carb, 1g fiber
Siete/Grain Free Chips. 1 oz/~9 chips: 19g carb, 2g fiber
Almond Flour Crackers (Simple Mills), 17 crackers: 17g carb, 2g fiber