Basic grocery list to start LCD
ElizabethAN2017
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Hi, would you mind sharing a few basic things I should buy to start the LCD? Yesterday, I mostly just ate salmon and cheese, as I realized (while checking carb content) that most of my fridge and shelves are full of carbohydrate laden food. I'm going to pick up some groceries today and would appreciate any help given. Thank you so much 
. Elizabeth Maryam
. Elizabeth Maryam 1
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May I suggest looking at pinterest.com for low carb high fat recipes and putting a grocery list together for the recipes you pin ...that is how I do it Good luck 3
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Check the referenced sticky post at the top of this group. I'm pretty sure @baconslave has some of the main links from previous shopping list suggestions saved there!
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10103966/start-here-the-lcd-launch-pad#latest1 -
My basic grocery list (keep in mind I'm a vegetarian):
Eggs
Tuna
Mayo
Cheese
Lettuce/Kale
Tomatoes
Protein powder
Unsweetened almond milk
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Creamy Peanut Butter
Coconut oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Butter
Full fat yogurt
Berries
Raw almonds
Almond meal
Coconut "flour"
Almond "flour"
Stevia
Low carb fruits: http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/low-carb-fruits-and-vegetables
Low carb veggies: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-ultimate-list-of-40-low-carb-foods.html
I use these foods almost every week and they are found in a lot of easy low carb recipes4 -
We eat a lot of meat, fish, shrimp, eggs and greens!
I sometimes eat cauliflower but prefer spinach and different lettuces/cabbages.
Good luck. I love this way of eating.1 -
Thank you all very much 1
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Heavy cream
lettuce for wraps
lunch meat
cheese
ground beef
spaghetti squash/zucchini
no sugar marinara
eggs
bacon
sausage
pepperoni
pork or beef roast
sour cream
almond flour
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Depends on your cooking level. I am a KISS generally.
I think it's better to keep it basic before venturing out on complicated recipes or specialty ingredients (unless you really enjoy cooking as a hobby).
Trader Joe's has pre-riced cauliflower (or you can rice your own, but again, I'm lazy). It's great for stirfrys or even a Spanish rice. Add your preferred meat, check Kirkor's link for best veggies to eat, watch the sugary sauces, and you are eating in minutes!
Eggs for daaaaaaaays!4 -
Thank you both
May I ask what KISS means? Thanks 0 -
Keep It Simple, Stupid!
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Lol1
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Have you looked at this website? http://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb
I think it's one of the nicest straight forward websites for beginners that i've come across.. it'll give you a basic list of do's and don'ts - shopping list, FAQ.. etc6 -
Mirabelle1983 wrote: »Have you looked at this website? http://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb
I think it's one of the nicest straight forward websites for beginners that i've come across.. it'll give you a basic list of do's and don'ts - shopping list, FAQ.. etc
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I wanted to ask what kiss was too, and when I saw this I nearly sprayed my coffee on the screen.... very funnyDorkothyParker wrote: »Keep It Simple, Stupid!
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my great joy on this woe is having a bowl of berries with a big slob of cream. My daughter said yesterday I thought you were watching your weight mom, I said yup this is my lose fat food...... ha ha.3
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Yep! We get the best food!
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...wondering how people left off the holy grail...AVOCADOS!3
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MaryamCh2013 wrote: »
I used to hate them until I started getting REALLY (perhaps overly?) into guacamole pre-LCHF. Now doing keto, I eat at least one full avocado daily, usually split up over the course of two means. Great in salads and wraps.0 -
MaryamCh2013 wrote: »
I used to hate them until I started getting REALLY (perhaps overly?) into guacamole pre-LCHF. Now doing keto, I eat at least one full avocado daily, usually split up over the course of two means. Great in salads and wraps.
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Shop frequently so you are buying fresh. It may cost more up front, but you throw away less food....and in the long run, save $$.
A basic rule of thumb I try and follow is this: if you can kill it or grow it, you can eat it.
My menu today:
Breakfast: Almonds
Lunch: Turkey breast and a whole avocado
Snack: jerky
Dinner: Taco salad (lettuce, ground beef, avocado, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, tomato, sour cream (don't each much dairy) and salsa.4 -
Shop frequently so you are buying fresh. It may cost more up front, but you throw away less food....and in the long run, save $$.
A basic rule of thumb I try and follow is this: if you can kill it or grow it, you can eat it.
My menu today:
Breakfast: Almonds
Lunch: Turkey breast and a whole avocado
Snack: jerky
Dinner: Taco salad (lettuce, ground beef, avocado, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, tomato, sour cream (don't each much dairy) and salsa.
Great ideas. Thank you 0 -
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KenSmith108 wrote: »
Be sure to know how to tell when an avocado is ripe and ready to eat. It should be soft but not too mushy. If it is still hard and brighter green leave it out and wait for it to get a little softer and a darker brown color. The skin will also smooth out a little.
I made the mistake the very first time I made guacamole of trying to use 3 avocados that were not yet ripe. It took me about 3 hours to pit, scoop them out and "mash" them to the best of my ability. Still ended up having to throw it away because the chunks were just way too hard. Now I make guac in 5 minutes with the right avocados.2 -
If you split open an avocado and need to pack up half for another day, put a Vitamin C tablet in the bag with the avocado and it keeps it from browning. @Sunny_Bunny_ gave that tip out a while back and it works really well. Keeps better than squeezing lemon on it!5
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samanthaluangphixay wrote: »If you split open an avocado and need to pack up half for another day, put a Vitamin C tablet in the bag with the avocado and it keeps it from browning. @Sunny_Bunny_ gave that tip out a while back and it works really well. Keeps better than squeezing lemon on it!
Will try this, I usually just wrap tightly in foil and I'll have a little bit a brown.1 -
samanthaluangphixay wrote: »If you split open an avocado and need to pack up half for another day, put a Vitamin C tablet in the bag with the avocado and it keeps it from browning. @Sunny_Bunny_ gave that tip out a while back and it works really well. Keeps better than squeezing lemon on it!
Will try this, I usually just wrap tightly in foil and I'll have a little bit a brown.
It's kind of amazing how well it works!
This one was refrigerated for a full day after being cut.
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DorkothyParker wrote: »Depends on your cooking level. I am a KISS generally.
I think it's better to keep it basic before venturing out on complicated recipes or specialty ingredients (unless you really enjoy cooking as a hobby).
Trader Joe's has pre-riced cauliflower (or you can rice your own, but again, I'm lazy). It's great for stirfrys or even a Spanish rice. Add your preferred meat, check Kirkor's link for best veggies to eat, watch the sugary sauces, and you are eating in minutes!
Eggs for daaaaaaaays!
Omg. I am so excited to tey the pre riced cauliflower!!
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »samanthaluangphixay wrote: »If you split open an avocado and need to pack up half for another day, put a Vitamin C tablet in the bag with the avocado and it keeps it from browning. @Sunny_Bunny_ gave that tip out a while back and it works really well. Keeps better than squeezing lemon on it!
Will try this, I usually just wrap tightly in foil and I'll have a little bit a brown.
It's kind of amazing how well it works!
This one was refrigerated for a full day after being cut.
Thanks everyone for the tips on avocados. Would "chewable" vitamin c tablets work? That's what my son uses. Thanks 1
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