Saturday, January 31, 2009

In the Kitchen.

Having trouble giving up the junk? Below are list of replacements that can still satisfy your sweet tooth.
Soda/Sugar drinks… replace with… Crystal Light drinks. (I actually prefer the Wal-Mart Great Value brand)
Chocolate cake… replace with… Sugar Free Jell-O is only 60 calories! Put a dollop of whipped cream on top and its only 70-80 calories for a delicious dessert.

Already dieting…try challenging yourself to “eating clean”. Yup, that’s right, NO PROCESSED FOOD! Eating clean really kicked my fitness/health into high gear. I’m on the go, so TV dinners were my friends! Although, they were low calorie the high sodium and sugar was working against my workout efforts. It was difficult at first but I had to learn how to plan my meals and shop ahead of time. Cutting out processed foods really increased my energy and overall attitude. Below is a great list of food to start you off!

Extra-Lean Proteins
Chicken Breasts
Cod
Crab Egg Whites (boxed works well)
Cottage Cheese
Flounder
Extra Lean Ground Turkey, Chicken, or Beef (at least 95% lean)
Halibut
Perch
Protein Powder (low carb & sugar)
Shrimp
Tuna
Turkey Breasts
NY boneless strip steak

Complex Carbs
Beans (black,red, brown)
Brown Rice
Cream of Rice
Ezekiel Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Oatmeal
Rice Cakes (non-flavored)
Tortillas (corn or rice)
Wild Rice
Sweet Potatoes

Healthy Fats
Almonds
Avocados
Coconut Oil
Flax Seeds
Flax Oil
Macadamia Nuts
Natural Peanut Butter (no oil added)
Olive Oil
Pecans
Pumpkin Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Walnuts

Veggies
Artichokes
Asparagus
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Kale
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Onion
Peppers
Radishes
Rhubarb
Spinach
Water Chestnuts
Zucchini

Fruits:
Apples
Orange
Pears
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blueberries

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