Charles Yarbrough

A natural-food philosophy

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A natural-food philosophy based on eating foods that do not chemically defend themselves against being eaten.

The food lists

Simple foods.
Clearly organized.

Vegetables

  1. Bell pepper
  2. Ripe tomato
  3. Asparagus
  4. Lettuce
  5. Green peas
  6. Spinach
  7. Onion
  8. Green beans
  9. Broccoli
  10. Cabbage
  11. Brussels sprouts
  12. Kale

Grains & Starches

  1. Rice
  2. Oats
  3. Corn
  4. Wheat
  5. Barley
  6. Sweet potato

Fruits

  1. Watermelon
  2. Cantaloupe
  3. Grapes
  4. Blueberries
  5. Strawberries
  6. Apple
  7. Pear
  8. Peach
  9. Plum
  10. Cherry
  11. Banana
  12. Orange
  13. Avocado
  14. Coconut
  15. Olives

Nuts & Seeds

  1. Macadamia
  2. Pecan
  3. Walnut
  4. Hazelnut
  5. Pistachio
  6. Peanut
  7. Sunflower seeds
  8. Pumpkin seeds

Broad Categories

  1. Coffee
  2. Dairy
  3. Eggs
  4. Meat
  5. Common fish & seafood
  6. Common edible mushrooms
  7. Tea
  8. Matcha
01

Principle

Physical protection such as shells, husks, pits, pods and skins does not exclude a food. The focus is chemical defenses in the portion being eaten that function to deter animals or humans from consuming it.

02

Caffeine exemption

Caffeine is exempt when intentionally consumed for its stimulant effect, including coffee, tea and matcha.