Healthy Food Ideas

Previously I had you clean out the cupboards and the fridge.  Now I am going to give you some healthy ideas on what to restock with.  These are examples of things you will find in my cupboards and fridge!  I believe if you have junk in the house and stashed you will eat it.  Remove temptation. 


It all starts with the grocery store.  Remember nutrition comprises 80-90% of all losses and gains in any fitness program!  So  make a list and stick with it then all your choices will be healthy. 

Start with The Fridge: 

• I always start with fresh veggies like carrots, celery, mushrooms , broccoli, spinach, zucchini and red, green and yellow peppers.
•   Cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt.
• Whole eggs - cage free or organic.  Eggs are full of nutrients and they do increase your GOOD cholesterol.
• Salsa - I try to get creative and put salsa on everything!
• Avocados - a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and other nutrients. Put them in wraps, on salads, or sandwiches.
•  Lettuces and spinach for salads and sandwiches.
• Flavored vinegars, extra virgin olive oil and plain non-fat Greek yogurt-to make your own dressings.

The Freezer:

• Keep a supply of frozen blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, cherries to add to high fiber cereal, oatmeal, cottage cheese, yogurt, or smoothies. 
• Frozen fish - Trader Joe's has a great variety to keep you from getting bored. 
• Frozen chicken breasts - very convenient for a quick addition to eggs, sandwiches, salads or mixed with veggies for quick meals. 
• Veggie burgers .
• Frozen veggies.  There are a great many varieties and I stock them all. 

The Cupboards:

• Oat bran and steel cut oats 
• Brown rice and other higher fiber rice - NEVER white rice
•  Stevia or Truvia - a natural non-caloric sweetener.
•  Cans of black beans.
• Popcorn- 100 calorie packs. 

I know everyone has their favorites but I think you get the drift and I hope this will be helpful.

Commit to get fit,
Debra