Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 > > > Foods to stock up on > Get rid of the High Carbs! and get these.. > > 1. Water! If you're looking for something with more zing than tap > water, use unflavored mineral water or choose flavored waters that > are calorie (and carbohydrate) free. > > 2. Whole grain breads and cereals. Look for the word " whole " in the > first ingredient. For example, Shredded Wheat is " whole wheat " and > nothing else! Don't let the brown color of some breads and cereals > fool you -- it can be added with food coloring! Also make sure that > sugar isn't one of the first three ingredients listed. > > 3. Brown rice or pasta products. While these foods contain > carbohydrates, they also contain more fiber and healthy vitamins, > minerals and beneficial phytochemicals, which may help fight > disease. The key is to eat them in small to moderate portions. > > 4. Nuts and seeds. They make great snacks on their own or you can > toss them into fresh vegetable salads for added protein and fiber. > > 5. Individual portions of canned tuna or salmon and snack-size > portions of low-fat cottage cheese. They make great snacks on their > own or add fresh veggies to make quick meals. > > 6. Low-carb veggies, which are any veggie except potatoes, corn, > green peas, winter squash and lima beans. Set a goal of filling half > your plate at lunch and dinner with them. There are dozens of ways > to prepare low-carb veggies from fresh salads, frozen mixed veggies, > canned vegetables, soup with vegetables, as much fresh veggies as > you can stack on a sandwich, raw veggies such as grape tomatoes or > carrot sticks, to salads-in-a-bag. > > Foods to stock up on > " Low-Sugar Shopping List " > > 1. Water! Enjoy tap water, plain mineral water if you like something > fizzy or bottled water if you prefer the taste. Avoid flavored > waters that may be calorie-free but still taste sweet. > > 2. Trail mix. Make your own healthy snack by mixing together a > variety of nuts and seeds with a handful of dried fruit. You'll love > the crunch and the surprise of something naturally sweet in every > handful. Be careful with portion sizes -- a handful really is one > serving. > > 3. Plain yogurt. Mix it with cut up pieces of fresh fruit and a > handful of whole grain, low sugar cereal for breakfast or a great > snack. > > 4. Frozen fruit -- without added sugar, of course. Blend frozen > fruit with plain yogurt for a delicious smoothie, enjoy frozen fruit > right from the freezer or add thawed frozen fruit to hot cereal for > breakfast. You can purchase frozen fruit, or make your own. Bananas > (peeled and wrapped in plastic wrap) and grapes freeze especially > well. > > 5. Nuts and seeds (portions should be less than a handful), and > guacamole or hummus with fresh veggies. These tasty treats contain > healthy sources of fat, so they keep hunger -- and sugar cravings -- > at bay. > > 6. Whole grain breakfast foods. If you're used to eating a muffin or > doughnut with your morning coffee, substitute the sugary baked good > for something you can really sink your teeth into. Try spreading low- > fat cream cheese on half of a toasted whole grain bagel, or enjoy a > slice of hearty whole grain bread topped with tub margarine. > > Foods to stock up on > " Low-Fat Shopping List " > 1. Low-fat soups. Look for 's Healthy Request as one option > (most soup companies have similar lower-fat versions of their > favorites as well). > > 2. Plain popcorn and pretzels. > > 3. Seafood and skinless poultry. Choose seafood that's not breaded; > along with the breading you get lots of added fat. > > 4. Oil-free vegetable spray to use in cooking. You can even spray > the butter-flavored versions on plain popcorn to add taste without > fat. > > 5. Low-fat or nonfat cheeses. Try reduced-fat cream cheese on your > morning bagel, fat-free cottage cheese with fruit for a morning > snack, low-fat mozzarella on your lunch sandwich or reduced-fat > cheddar in your favorite dinner casserole. > > 6. Fat-free Fudgesicles, fat-free frozen yogurt and fruit sorbet. > These are great treats when you have a craving for something sweet > and creamy. Eat slowly and savor every delicious bite. > > > Ahh to get rid of the OMS!!! > > Foods to stock up on > " Beat Bloat Shopping List " > > 1. Rice. Try a variety of different types including brown rice, > basmati or jasmine. > > 2. Grains such as quinoa and amaranth. These whole grains have great > texture and fantastic taste, plus they're packed with vitamins and > minerals. > > 3. Ginger or peppermint tea. Sip these teas after meals to settle > your stomach and help with digestion. > > 4. Plain water -- no additives, sugar, or sugar substitutes. > > 5. Foods that contain acidophilus, like yogurt. Acidophilus promotes > healthy bacteria in the digestive tract, which can even out a > sluggish digestive system. You can find acidophilus in powder or > pill form at the grocery or health food store. The most active > varieties need to be refrigerated. > > Found thsi on I Villiage..there are also things to take out of the > onatry and things to keep in addition to these shopping tips. Here > is the addy if anyone wants to read the whole thing. If you scroll > all the way to the bottom you will see the shopping list. > > http://www.ivillage.com/diet/experts/askdiet > > Rhonda > > > > > > ---------- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 > > > Foods to stock up on > Get rid of the High Carbs! and get these.. > > 1. Water! If you're looking for something with more zing than tap > water, use unflavored mineral water or choose flavored waters that > are calorie (and carbohydrate) free. > > 2. Whole grain breads and cereals. Look for the word " whole " in the > first ingredient. For example, Shredded Wheat is " whole wheat " and > nothing else! Don't let the brown color of some breads and cereals > fool you -- it can be added with food coloring! Also make sure that > sugar isn't one of the first three ingredients listed. > > 3. Brown rice or pasta products. While these foods contain > carbohydrates, they also contain more fiber and healthy vitamins, > minerals and beneficial phytochemicals, which may help fight > disease. The key is to eat them in small to moderate portions. > > 4. Nuts and seeds. They make great snacks on their own or you can > toss them into fresh vegetable salads for added protein and fiber. > > 5. Individual portions of canned tuna or salmon and snack-size > portions of low-fat cottage cheese. They make great snacks on their > own or add fresh veggies to make quick meals. > > 6. Low-carb veggies, which are any veggie except potatoes, corn, > green peas, winter squash and lima beans. Set a goal of filling half > your plate at lunch and dinner with them. There are dozens of ways > to prepare low-carb veggies from fresh salads, frozen mixed veggies, > canned vegetables, soup with vegetables, as much fresh veggies as > you can stack on a sandwich, raw veggies such as grape tomatoes or > carrot sticks, to salads-in-a-bag. > > Foods to stock up on > " Low-Sugar Shopping List " > > 1. Water! Enjoy tap water, plain mineral water if you like something > fizzy or bottled water if you prefer the taste. Avoid flavored > waters that may be calorie-free but still taste sweet. > > 2. Trail mix. Make your own healthy snack by mixing together a > variety of nuts and seeds with a handful of dried fruit. You'll love > the crunch and the surprise of something naturally sweet in every > handful. Be careful with portion sizes -- a handful really is one > serving. > > 3. Plain yogurt. Mix it with cut up pieces of fresh fruit and a > handful of whole grain, low sugar cereal for breakfast or a great > snack. > > 4. Frozen fruit -- without added sugar, of course. Blend frozen > fruit with plain yogurt for a delicious smoothie, enjoy frozen fruit > right from the freezer or add thawed frozen fruit to hot cereal for > breakfast. You can purchase frozen fruit, or make your own. Bananas > (peeled and wrapped in plastic wrap) and grapes freeze especially > well. > > 5. Nuts and seeds (portions should be less than a handful), and > guacamole or hummus with fresh veggies. These tasty treats contain > healthy sources of fat, so they keep hunger -- and sugar cravings -- > at bay. > > 6. Whole grain breakfast foods. If you're used to eating a muffin or > doughnut with your morning coffee, substitute the sugary baked good > for something you can really sink your teeth into. Try spreading low- > fat cream cheese on half of a toasted whole grain bagel, or enjoy a > slice of hearty whole grain bread topped with tub margarine. > > Foods to stock up on > " Low-Fat Shopping List " > 1. Low-fat soups. Look for 's Healthy Request as one option > (most soup companies have similar lower-fat versions of their > favorites as well). > > 2. Plain popcorn and pretzels. > > 3. Seafood and skinless poultry. Choose seafood that's not breaded; > along with the breading you get lots of added fat. > > 4. Oil-free vegetable spray to use in cooking. You can even spray > the butter-flavored versions on plain popcorn to add taste without > fat. > > 5. Low-fat or nonfat cheeses. Try reduced-fat cream cheese on your > morning bagel, fat-free cottage cheese with fruit for a morning > snack, low-fat mozzarella on your lunch sandwich or reduced-fat > cheddar in your favorite dinner casserole. > > 6. Fat-free Fudgesicles, fat-free frozen yogurt and fruit sorbet. > These are great treats when you have a craving for something sweet > and creamy. Eat slowly and savor every delicious bite. > > > Ahh to get rid of the OMS!!! > > Foods to stock up on > " Beat Bloat Shopping List " > > 1. Rice. Try a variety of different types including brown rice, > basmati or jasmine. > > 2. Grains such as quinoa and amaranth. These whole grains have great > texture and fantastic taste, plus they're packed with vitamins and > minerals. > > 3. Ginger or peppermint tea. Sip these teas after meals to settle > your stomach and help with digestion. > > 4. Plain water -- no additives, sugar, or sugar substitutes. > > 5. Foods that contain acidophilus, like yogurt. Acidophilus promotes > healthy bacteria in the digestive tract, which can even out a > sluggish digestive system. You can find acidophilus in powder or > pill form at the grocery or health food store. The most active > varieties need to be refrigerated. > > Found thsi on I Villiage..there are also things to take out of the > onatry and things to keep in addition to these shopping tips. Here > is the addy if anyone wants to read the whole thing. If you scroll > all the way to the bottom you will see the shopping list. > > http://www.ivillage.com/diet/experts/askdiet > > Rhonda > > > > > > ---------- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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