As I walk through the grocery stores and shop for the food that I will be consuming for my weekly meal preparations, I can’t help but notice the size of the isles of sugar loaded foods keep growing. From processed cereals, bars and soda, {also known as pop} to the processed breads, the demand for these foods have noticeably increased sadly. The frozen food coolers have also grown much more. When we walk through the vegetables, meats and healthy food isles, we notice it is stagnant in comparison. Than we wonder why we have so many health related problems such as heart disease and even cancers. The affordability of organic food is becoming difficult for many to go the route of non preservatives or pesticides. And as inflation is kicking in, more and more people will be going with processed food due to the cost being less as they are loaded with fillers and replacements such as soy.
Many of these foods have been linked to many of the modern day illnesses. We know soy is estrogenic and not a healthy source of food. Sugar is not only addictive to many people but is a major source of the obesity and health problems in the western countries. One thing the pandemic has taught us is that the majority of people whom either passed or struggled to survive getting through the virus were obese and had preexisting conditions that were attributed to nutrition and obesity. not to mention low in vitamin D among other micronutrients.
The phrase you are what you eat holds a lot of truth to it. If you drive a Ferrari, you will not be using cheap and lousy gas. So why treat our bodies any different. The more you let yourself go, the harder it will be to reverse all the damages you are doing to your body.
On previous post I have written much on the Ketogenic diet, which I believe is an excellent diet. Especially if you have inflammatory problems or are high risk for diseases such as cancer. Currently I have began a diet which includes carbohydrates and has less grams of fat that would be consumed in a ketogenic diet. So what is in my shopping cart as per the title? We will proceed now as for those who read my blogs before know that i keep them short and sweet.
Currently I am keeping my protein intake to sources like chicken and lean steaks. I am buying chicken breast are a preference. I will purchase green peppers, onions and red bell peppers and cook up fajitas on a pan to keep them from getting dry. I add plenty of seasoning to allow me to keep hydrated after training. Ground chicken is also a great choice as I will purchase spaghetti squash and cook up some tasty and healthy meals. I will consume red meats once or twice a week at most. Too much of red meats are not advisable in my case, plus we get to save some money at the prices red meats are going for. My preference for red meats are anything that ends with loin. Sirloin is a favorite of mine. Another protein source is whole eggs. A perfect protein source in my book. Don’t believe the noise on cholesterol and saturated fats. Salmon is another great source of protein.
When it comes to the greens which many of us avoid, anything that is dark will be in my cart. For my salads or even a steak meal with a side of spinach. My cart will have romaine lettuce, Spinach, bell peppers, onions, kale and asparagus. There are many options as long as you go with dark vegetables which are higher in nutrients. Regular lettuce has no nutritional value whatsoever.
As for carbohydrates, My cart will include breads that have no preservatives as the photo above shows. I prefer this bread as it is more of a protein source. Though you may have to freeze it as it will not last long outside a refrigerator. Steel cut oats are another great source of carbohydrates. Brown rice and quinoa are okay but are both boring and lack nutrients unlike a protein bread. When getting carbs from protein bars or similar items, reading the label is important as many have hidden sugars and fillers that are unhealthy and defeat the purpose of clean eating. A cheat meal here and there is okay as long as you do not make it a cheat day. As a reminder that many vegetables do have carbohydrates, just to little for me to count or add to any macronutrient meal plan. Simply by eating the right carb sources will make a huge difference in any meal plan. Cooking your own meals will not only save you money, but will make a huge difference if your goal is to be fit and a better version of yourself.
As long as you are willing to do the work! See you out there.
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