What to eat

[Silviagtronco]

Everyone is saying this and that but at the end exactly what do I eat what are the best choices no bread,no pasta, no this or that, so it comes down to what am clueless when it comes to cooking. Please any ideas,tips, hints, or recipes.

[Trooper]

First, try to avoid the fried foods. I use a lot of cooking spray for cooking. Remove skin from fresh chicken, and bake or broil it. Eat the leanest Ground Beef you can buy. It is more expensive, but better for your health in the long run. Second, watch your sugar intake. Many of the so called low fat, fat free, and healthy foods are loaded to the max with tons of sugar and lots of salt. Try to go sugar free as much as possible. Preparing home cooked low fat low calorie meals is better than buying processed foods because the processed foods are loaded with tons of salt. But it is also good to keep them on hand in the freezer for days when you are craving pizza. On those days, a Lean Cuisine Pepperoni Pizza will satisfy your craving. Want a Fried Chicken Dinner, have a HealthyChoice Chicken and Mashed Potatoe meal ready to go. As far as sweets are concerned, you can keep some Smart One Desserts or Fiber One or Special K snacks at about 70, 80, or 100 calories ready to go. And some final advice. You have to eat what you like, but you are going to have plan or have an idea of what you are  going to eat before you actually eat. Think of eat as planning a trip. You know ahead of time what you need for the trip, and so you go out and buy what you need for that week. Do that for your weight loss too!! And finally, make sure you count, measure, and weigh everything. People spend thousands on Nutri System meals because Nutri System counts for you. But you can do that yourself by buying your own meals or making them at home. Whatever works for you. Good luck!!

[dancefoxtrot]

silvia

Eat veggies, raw as salads and snacks, steamed or roasted veggies, some whole fruit, lean protein like beans or fish or turkey in 3 to 4 oz. sizes.  A few nuts for snacks. Water, 8 glasses, a day.

Go to DrFuhrman.com for good simple recipes. 

Best,

Barbara G

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

Change food habits gradually, try aiming to have natural as minimal as processed foods overall which provide the body with healthy nutrients and benefit your body the most.

Lower in calories, feeling satisfied for longer.

Fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, fish..

Try tuning in with your body what it is asking for, for example a banana could be looking most appealing to have in the moment if not so hungry instead of other foods available or your body can say nah i'd like that other fruit instead or some yoghurt..

Your body knows what it needs, it's very complex and clever, knowing which nutrients it needs more from and which foods contains the nutrients it's needing.

When allowing to have what your body desires if possible,  being more satisfied. Since if not having what your body truly needs first just eating to eat then eventually having what your body truly needed, not really needing the other food, though eaten the other food anyway, possibly leading to eating unnecessary more in the longer run.

When having what your body desires, being satisfied, not needing the other food..

If needing nourishment but the food your body is asking for isn't available, see which foods are available and which alternative food looks most appealing to have.. 

For example at a restaurant we choose from the menu.. somehow your body decides which food it's seeking.. to nourish the most.

Have fun

[MRose · Accepted solution]

Hi @Silviagtronco! Welcome to the fun!

The "best" thing really depends on a lot more than just a website, blog, or book on the shelf. What is your fitness level/activity? What are your medical issues you'd like to see improved? Are you looking to lose weight or maintain? Are you paleo, vegetarian, LCHF, etc? What does your food budget look like? Don't feel like you have to answer all this, but it's important to consider.

As a general blanket statement, go for raw/whole (unprocessed) foods as often as you can. Wheat/grains are preferrably eliminated unless you need the carb boost (which can certainly come from other sources, but it tends to be a bit more expensive), and refined sugar has no place on your plate unless it's your wedding day (fruit/honey and the like is okay, of course, but I have a friend who eats sugar cubes as snacks. Really not the best....).

For some awesome ideas/threads, check out the What's Cooking? discussion forum. You'll find some killer recipes and ideas there!!

[divedragon]

Silviagtronco

Eat a diet high in protein, especially if you are trying to lose weight.  Protien will provide you will the essential amino acids your body needs to maintain muscle mass.  Protein also satiates you longer.  Make sure its high quality protien such as fish, grassfed beef, lamb or other lean source.  If you eat veggies, eat organic and non-GMO and cook them al dente.  Raw food is great, but some veggies like carrots release more of their nutrients if heated.  Minimize grains and eat only whole grains.  Brown or black rice is always a great alternative since it doesn't have gluten.  Corn would be next.

[Silviagtronco]

Thank you this helps and is small changes I have been eating driffrent veggies steam no raw for me. But I have a lot of allergies which makes it harder for me to find good food choices. Am allergic to nuts,soy,fish,eggs,tomatoes,and lactose anti tolerance. So is hard for me to find things to eat and to ,specially snack on.

[DevilTeeth]

Educated yourself.   In a nutshell...The FDA sold us out to BIG corporate.   90%+  off the stuff they push on us is so laden to poision it shold not even be allowed to be called food.    The system is a JOKE.   Now go from there 😉    Veggies, fruit, whole grain, salads, kale,  get a Salad Genius . I stopped dairy milk is for babies.   Stay away from "Fake Food" A.K.A McDonalds, BurgerKing,Wendy,and any other fake food pusher.   Have a healty life Bro 😉