# Brain Rescue Protocol: Master Ingredient & Sauce Reference
This is the approved master reference list for the Brain Rescue Protocol. All ingredients and sauces on this list must be prepared using only protocol-compliant rules: olive oil, avocado oil, or MCT oil as the fat base; non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt where a creamy base is needed; and pure Stevia, pure Monk Fruit, or pure Allulose as the only sweeteners. No butter, cream, seed oils, added sugars, or excluded ingredients are permitted.
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## PROTEINS
*All meats and fish except farm-raised tilapia, swordfish, king mackerel, shark, tilefish, or processed meats with added sugar/nitrates.*
1. Chicken Breast
2. Chicken Thighs
3. Salmon (Wild Caught preferred)
4. Beef Chuck Roast
5. Lean Ground Beef
6. Flank Steak
7. Sirloin Steak
8. Lamb Chops
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## STARCHES
*Smart starches. Serve in half-cup portions.*
1. Quinoa
2. Wild Rice
3. Brown Rice
4. Barley
5. Buckwheat
6. Bulgur Wheat
7. Spelt
8. Steel Cut Oats
9. Sweet Potato
10. Butternut Squash
11. Spaghetti Squash
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## VEGETABLES
*All cruciferous and non-starchy vegetables suitable for Instant Pot cooking.*
1. Broccoli
2. Cauliflower Florets
3. Asparagus
4. Green Beans
5. Zucchini
6. Yellow Squash
7. Brussels Sprouts
8. Swiss Chard
9. Bok Choy
10. Bell Peppers (Red, Green, Yellow)
11. Mushrooms (Button, Portobello, Cremini)
12. Carrots
13. Snap Peas
14. Snow Peas
15. Fennel
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## SAUCES
*For hot meals, cooked proteins, starches, and cooked vegetables.*
1. Lemon Herb Olive Oil
2. Avocado Lime Sauce
3. Roasted Garlic Olive Oil
4. Ginger Avocado Oil Sauce
5. Tomato Basil Marinara
6. Greek Yogurt Tzatziki
7. Classic Chimichurri
8. Turmeric Black Pepper Oil
9. Cilantro Lime Sauce
10. Balsamic Reduction
11. Dairy-Free Basil Pesto
12. Spicy Harissa Olive Oil
13. Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce
14. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
15. Garlic Herb Yogurt Sauce
16. Mustard Herb Sauce
17. Olive Oil Gremolata
18. Lemon Caper Sauce
19. Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
20. Rosemary Olive Oil
21. Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce
22. Smoked Paprika Oil
23. Mint Yogurt Sauce
24. Sage and Garlic Oil
25. Lemon Garlic MCT Sauce
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## SALAD DRESSINGS
*For raw greens, salads, and cold bowls only.*
1. Classic Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette
2. Balsamic Mustard Dressing
3. Avocado Oil Ranch (Yogurt-Based)
4. Greek Vinaigrette
5. Apple Cider Vinaigrette
6. Creamy Avocado Dressing
7. Italian Vinaigrette
8. Dijon MCT Oil Dressing
9. Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
10. Creamy Garlic Dressing
11. Raspberry Vinaigrette (No Sugar)
12. Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
13. Lemon Mustard Dressing
14. Herb Yogurt Dressing
15. Zesty Lime Avocado Oil Dressing
16. Red Wine Vinaigrette
17. Champagne Vinaigrette
18. Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing
19. MCT Oil Lemon Pepper Dressing
20. Spicy Avocado Dressing
21. Oregano Olive Oil Dressing
22. Mint Citrus Dressing
23. Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
24. Basil Yogurt Dressing
25. Simple MCT Balsamic