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Yes, You Can Eat Dairy and Legumes on the ASSFACE Diet

  • May 19, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: May 20, 2025

Let’s clear this up once and for all.


There’s a common misconception floating around that “healthy diets” mean cutting out entire food groups. But the ASSFACE Diet was designed with real people and real lives in mind. That’s why yes, you absolutely can eat dairy and legumes.


Let’s talk about why these foods are not only allowed, but encouraged when living the ASSFACE lifestyle.

Dairy and legumes are allowed on the ASSFACE Diet

Why Dairy Works on the ASSFACE Diet


Unlike some of the more restrictive diets, the ASSFACE Diet allows dairy—because it’s nutrient-dense, versatile, and satisfying.


• High in protein and calcium: Think Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and hard cheeses.

• Naturally low in sugar: Just be sure to choose options without added sugar.

• Fills you up: Full-fat dairy keeps hunger in check and makes meals feel complete.


Example meals:

• Greek yogurt with fruit and nuts

• Cheese sticks with turkey slices

• Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes and pepper


Why Legumes Deserve a Place on Your Plate


Beans, lentils, and peas get a bad rap in some health circles, but on the ASSFACE Diet, they’re totally in-bounds.


• High in fiber and protein: Great for digestion and satiety.

• Low glycemic load: They raise blood sugar slowly—unlike refined carbs.

• Budget-friendly: An easy, affordable source of plant-based nutrition.


Example meals:


• Black bean salad bowls

• Chickpea and avocado lettuce wraps

• Lentil soup (low-sodium, canned or homemade)


ASSFACE isn’t about Extreme Restriction


We’re not here to demonize entire food groups. We’re here to eat better, feel better, and create a sustainable way of living. And if that means a slice of cheese or a bowl of chili, go for it. We want long-term success, not perfection.


Bottom line


Dairy and legumes have earned their place on your plate. Just stick to the core rule—no added sugar—and you’re living the ASSFACE lifestyle exactly as it was meant to be lived: smart, balanced, and real.

 
 
 

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About the author

Erika Rawes is an award-winning tech specialist whose work explores the intersection of human evolution and emerging tech. Most recently, her sci-fi screenplay, Ai Becomes Us, was named a semi-finalist in the 2026 Emerging Screenwriters Sci-Fi & Fantasy Competition.

 

With over 13 years of experience as a lifestyle and tech journalist, with articles published in prominent outlets such as PCMag, Tom's Hardware, Lifewire, USA Today, and Digital Trends, Erika brings a "subject matter expert" lens to her speculative fiction and to her health and fitness work.

 

In the early 2020s, Erika went on a healthy journey and lost over 100 pounds--she began studying personal training and nutrition, earning certifications in personal training, nutrition, and fitness coaching in 2023. She even competed for Miss North Carolina USA in 2024 as the oldest person to ever be named Miss Wake County USA. She earned a trademark on the ASSFACE Diet in 2025 and continues to serve as a health and wellness advocate in addition to writing.

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