Daily Dozen Checklist

Dr. Greger's evidence-based daily nutrition checklist

Daily Progress
Completed: 0 / 24 servings0%
Beans0 / 3
½ cup cooked beans, ¼ cup hummus

Examples: black beans, chickpeas, lentils, tempeh

Whole Grains0 / 3
½ cup cooked grains/pasta, 1 tortilla, 3 cups popcorn

Examples: oats, quinoa, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta

Cruciferous Vegetables0 / 1
½ cup chopped, 1 tbsp horseradish

Examples: broccoli, kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts

Greens0 / 2
1 cup raw, ½ cup cooked

Examples: spinach, kale, arugula, collard greens

Other Vegetables0 / 2
½ cup raw or cooked

Examples: carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, sweet potatoes

Berries0 / 1
½ cup fresh/frozen, ¼ cup dried

Examples: blueberries, strawberries, blackberries

Other Fruits0 / 3
1 medium fruit, 1 cup cut-up, ¼ cup dried

Examples: apples, bananas, oranges, avocado

Flaxseed0 / 1
1 tablespoon ground

Examples: ground flaxseed

Nuts & Seeds0 / 1
¼ cup nuts/seeds, 2 tbsp nut butter

Examples: almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, tahini

Herbs & Spices0 / 1
¼ tsp turmeric + other herbs/spices

Examples: turmeric, garlic, ginger, basil, oregano

Beverages0 / 5
12 ounces

Examples: water, green tea, hibiscus tea, white tea

Exercise0 / 1
90 min moderate or 40 min vigorous

Examples: walking, swimming, cycling, dancing

Important Supplements

Required: Vitamin B12

At least 2,000 mcg cyanocobalamin once weekly (or 50 mcg daily). Those over 65 should take 1,000 mcg daily.

Consider: Vitamin D3, Omega-3, Iodine

Consult with a healthcare provider about additional supplements based on your needs.