lets talk about eating clean

[sarahkate_m]

Originally Posted by stevemorse

I see this so much linked to exercise. I got the eggs, proteins, veggies. Here is the hard part, can I have a damn slice of whole grain bread or carbs that are starchy ?? I am not a huge fan of oatmeal, what carbs can one eat to eat clean???? List some ideas for all types of clean foods . I cant live my life on eggs, chicken and steamed veggies!!!

low glycemic carbs that are not overprocessed.

regarding oatmeal: scottish steel cut: yummy!

and... veggies are pretty much carbs.... the starchier, the more carbs. low glycemic means less of it turns into sugar in your bloodstream...

potatoes: high glycemic. low glycemic: probably the less exciting veggies...

google low glycemic foods!!!!

have fun & be healthy,

kate

[cubssoxfan]

As a long distance cyclist (20 miles is a maintenance ride) I must keep carbs in my diet. As mentioned, staying away from/or reduced processed carbs (white bread, white rice) or from the relishes (sour cream & butter)is important. I tend to watch fat intake more closely- try to make wise low fat choices.

[emilybh]

Originally Posted by stevemorse

I see this so much linked to exercise. I got the eggs, proteins, veggies. Here is the hard part, can I have a damn slice of whole grain bread or carbs that are starchy ?? I am not a huge fan of oatmeal, what carbs can one eat to eat clean???? List some ideas for all types of clean foods . I cant live my life on eggs, chicken and steamed veggies!!!

If you want to eat really REALLY clean you need to follow the Macrobiotic diet that thousands of Cancer patients have found help them reverse their disease and eliminate it due to its perfect balancing of foods and pH.

Generally this means whole grains, fresh vegetables and occasionally a fruit.

Vegetables also include sea vegetables which are GREAT at absorbing toxins and providing minerals

Vegetables also would include certain nuts and seeds and legumes and fermented vegetables like Miso

Grains would include whole grain brown rice, amaranth, quinoa, millet and buckwheat. If you aren't too sick or out of balance you could add in whole wheat, barley and oats but these are gluten grains and can act like glue and clog up your system.

For snacks if you crave carbs, try a rice cake with apple sauce and cinnamon and a few raisins on it if you want something filling and sweet. Try a rice cake with hummus and some veggie garnish if you want something savory. Another sweet option would be a rice cake with almond butter (not peanut butter) almoond butter is MUCH better for you and some natural jelly without chemicals or sugar or fruit preserves without sugar.

Certain herbs are WONDERFUL for a clean diet but again they should be used carefully. Find out how to use them by reading up on Macrobiotic diets.

Meat. eggs and cheese are used VERY sparingly in a macrobiotic diet.

If you are disciplined to stick with it and do it right, getting sick is nearly impossible.

[sarahkate_m]

Originally Posted by sarahkate_m

low glycemic carbs that are not overprocessed.

regarding oatmeal: scottish steel cut: yummy!

and... veggies are pretty much carbs.... the starchier, the more carbs. low glycemic means less of it turns into sugar in your bloodstream...

potatoes: high glycemic. low glycemic: probably the less exciting veggies...

google low glycemic foods!!!!

have fun & be healthy,

kate

personally, i love the "zone" concept as presented by Dr. Barry Sears. it helps me with metabolic issues that are related to insulin, although i don't have diabetes.

however, more & more I hear of people espousing the "alkaline vs acidic" diet. one of my cousins is the most well kept of my relatives. he's always been the cool dude, put together, well spoken & good looking. i asked him what he's into these days & he said what most people i hear are saying....

he asked his dentist for a recommendation for a good eating style & was advised to go with the alkaline lifestyle. cancer, it's said, hates an alkaline environment. i read in an old prevention style book that when the body becomes overly acidic, the body releases ammonia into the bloodstream, which is an unhealthy state. this may have been an oversimplification but it made sense to me. anything that helps prevent or slows down oxidation is ultimately good for our bodies.

for all it's worth: i want to be more on the alkaline side but it's asking alot!

it took me a long time to get a grip on the zone!

kate

[cityhopper]

I am not ready to be on the macrobiotic diet yet (I love cheese and ice cream too much and can't except substitutes). In general, my goal is to eat minimally processed foods. I cook at home. I hope to be mixing/baking my own bread by the end of the year. I buy produce and meats from the farmers market. The only thing I buy "packaged" are nuts, grains, herbs. Every meal I have to prepared (exception cereals). I feel good about this transition because its adopting a way of life I should have been living all along. I like the control I feel have over my diet and what goes into my body.

[BCG8]

cityhopper, i admire your lifestyle. i wish i had the willpower like that. We try to be 'unprocessed' as much as we can but it's tough.

[cityhopper]

Originally Posted by stoymonkey

cityhopper, i admire your lifestyle. i wish i had the willpower like that. We try to be 'unprocessed' as much as we can but it's tough.

Thanks. Its not easy...and I am not perfect. From time to time I go out to eat but I am selective in the places I choose (example, french bakery vs. dunkin' donuts). I should also mention with me being home more, it has given me more time to transition and get comfortable with this way of life.

I have found that I get full quicker and feel satisfied. Without directly trying, I automatically eat smaller portions. I am not a great cook but am learning. I also realized its a lot easier to recreate those "processed" dishes at home in a decent time, with better quality product at an equal or lesser price.