This is a list some of the foods I have been eating, And why I eat some of them.
Beans Great fiber and Protein, low fat substitute for meat.
Apples great for digestion, substitute for toast in the morning.
Blueberrys and Berrys Excellent fiber, antioxidents, vitamins, sweet alternative to candy.
Almond milk {unsweetened} Since I have trouble with lactose,Great source of vitamin E
Raw Spinach and Broccoli, Great vitamins, fiber, and you can eat lots of it with no fat.
Braggs Apple cider vinegar, I make salad dressing with it. Very healthy
Low fat cheese, Filling source of Protein, just watch the portion No more then an ounce
Bobs Redmill Scottish Oatmeal Chewy, Fiber, Wholegrain
Natural peanut butter, Again watch the portion, excellent source of protein. I like it on Apple slices.
Tofu, Excellent source of low fat Protein
Brown Rice Whole grain,Protein low fat has more nutrients then White Rice which is stripped of its nutritional value, {As is most white food!}
Bananas, Source of Potassium, Diabetics need to watch amounts.
Popcorn, Whole grain, air popped is best.
Whole grain corn chips, Mine have flaxseeds and other healthy things in them, If you gotta snack at least make sure its nutritional
Dark Chocolate I make sure mine has 60% cocoa, and only one square a day, lots of antioxidants. Not High in sugar.
Chicken ,Turkey, Fish, Lowfat good sources of protien. Never fried!
Olive oil, and olive oil mayo. Better for your heart
Baby Carrots, Super thin ones, Good for your eyes and has good vitamins, esp for your eyes. Good to snack on.
Quinoa Pasta, this is a Super whole grain alternative to wheat.
Tomatos
Avocado, Great source of vitamin E,
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
This is not a complete list, but you can get an idea of where I am going with this. If your mind is open to trying some of these foods, and pushing away the JUNK you should start to feel better and have more Energy. It takes some time to adjust but your body will get used to the changes and you will start enjoying trying some different ways of seeing food!
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