Monday, January 30, 2012

A Daily Menu Example

Meal 1: Oatmeal, blueberries and 1 tbsp of flaxseed
Meal 2: Whole wheat bread with raisins, nut butter
Meal 3: Chicken with sauteed onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms
Meal 4: Pear and almonds
Meal 5: Granola and non-fat yogurt
Meal 6: Wild Salmon with pico de gallo and avocado

Healthy Carbohydrates

Fruits (apples, oranges, pears, grapefruit, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple)
Vegetables (spinach, corn, sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, cauliflower, asparagus)
Oats
Oatmeal
Whole Wheat
Oat Bran
Wheat Germ
Lentils
Garbonzo Beans
Kidney Beans
Navy Beans
Peas
Black Beans
Air popped popcorn
Fat free yogurt

Lean Proteins

Chicken Breast
Pork Tenderloin
Turkey
Fish
Nut Butters
Nuts
Soy
Pumpkin Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Oatmeal
Egg Whites
Beans

Clean Eating Basics

Eat 5-6 meals each day
Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day
Eat a lean protein with a healthy carbohydrate at each meal
Read food labels
Choose items with fewer ingredients
Recognize the ingredients on the food labels
Avoid all preservatives and processed foods
Eat to nourish your body