How do you eat?

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Sometimes with a fork. Sometimes with my hands or a spoon.

*Damn it. Someone already made this joke on page one.

But really I just eat food that I like, that I can afford, that fit into my macros and the time I have or want to take to prepare it, and that have relative overall nutritional benefit.

harshman18

with politeness well
i hope so anyways..........lol.........

starrylioness

I pretty much eat what I like, as long as it's within calorie range. I do try to balance things (Carbs, proteins, fats, etc) and I try to avoid processed when I can and avoid fast food but really, I don't have strict rules. If I want some chocolate, I eat it. I just log it.

PearlAng

I am a vegetarian. A white chocolate covered pretzel enthusiast. Lover of desserts and veggies and my staples include Greek yogurt, Ezekiel bread, spinach, ranch dressing, and almonds. Tortellini is also a completely necessary and delicious part of my diet. Swiss cheese and sharp provolone is also a must.

SoDamnHungry

I eat cheaply.

Candi_land

Usually with my mouth.

Just your mouth?

pseudomuffin

Currently eating a low-carb diet I'm sensitive to gluten and lactose intolerant, and my fiance is allergic to shellfish so I don't partake to avoid cross-contamination (was never a big fan of shellfish anyway so no big deal). He's lactose intolerant too so that at least makes it easy to cook for us both!

I have some weird foods that I love like spam, sardines and kippers. Also, I love dark chocolate and fruit (though I can't eat those right now... someday we will meet again and it will be glorious)

vvvalentines

I am a vegetarian. A white chocolate covered pretzel enthusiast. Lover of desserts and veggies and my staples include Greek yogurt, Ezekiel bread, spinach, ranch dressing, and almonds. Tortellini is also a completely necessary and delicious part of my diet. Swiss cheese and sharp provolone is also a must.

I've never had Ezekiel bread but I've considered trying it because I like to include sprouted grains whenever possible. Is the taste like "regular" bread, or is it very different?

Confuzzled4ever

I avoid crappy beer,

Second this as well.. all other beer is fair game.

vvvalentines

Currently eating a low-carb diet I'm sensitive to gluten and lactose intolerant, and my fiance is allergic to shellfish so I don't partake to avoid cross-contamination (was never a big fan of shellfish anyway so no big deal). He's lactose intolerant too so that at least makes it easy to cook for us both!

I have some weird foods that I love like spam, sardines and kippers. Also, I love dark chocolate and fruit (though I can't eat those right now... someday we will meet again and it will be glorious)

I like to buy a bark of very dark (80% or 90%) dark chocolate and have a square or two per day. They're fairly low-carb (for chocolate, anyway) and feel very decadent, so 1 square that's about 50 calories is almost as good a dessert to me as a serving of ice cream (which can be 200-250 calories.)

Sardines are great and I feel like more people should try them. They're such as easy way to add protein and good fats to a meal.

vvvalentines

I avoid crappy beer,

Second this as well.. all other beer is fair game.

Recent definitely-worth-it calorie splurge: Ommegang's "Take the Black Stout." It's a licensed Game of Thrones Beer, but it's also really, really good beer by a good brewery. Pours pitch-black with a good head and tastes smooth and just a little chocolatey.

happysherri

During the week I do pretty well. I try to stay away from breads, eat more veggies and lean protien. However I have to have my coffee with creamer! Then with the weekend try and stay under my calories but eat a little pizza and maybe some ice cream.

I'm pretty lucky, because I don't have any food allergies and can pretty much eat what I want (if I want).

BlueBombers

With a fork and knife, sometimes with a spoon

Number_44

I eat with my mouth.

BenjaminMFP88

I usually go with the chew-then-swallow method.

Sounds about right

fruttibiscotti

Lots of:

1) beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, lamb, duck (all cuts, lean and fatty) and eggs (whole)
2) full fat cheese, high fat Greek yogurt, heavy cream, creme fraiche, sour cream, marscarpone
3) above ground vegetables (kale, collard greens, cauliflower, broccoli, rapini, bell pepper, cucumber, celery, fennel, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, green beans, tomato, egg plant, zucchini, asparagus, etc)
4) garlic, leek, onions, shallots
5) butter, lard, ghee, extra virgin olive oil, duck fat
6) fresh herbs (basil, parsley, etc), and lemon
7) nuts and seeds
8) coffee, espresso, tea
9) dark chocolate
10) red wine

Minor portions of:

1) fruit
2) root vegetable (carrot, beet, potato, etc)

No or very rare:

1) grains, flours, bread, pasta
2) legumes
3) sugar, honey, maple syrup

Mdin1029

I try to stick to eating nutrient rich food that gives the body what it needs. This is what I am trying to do:


Breakfast:
lemon water
green smoothie (Mine is 1 cup water, 2 cups baby spinach and baby kale or other greens, 1/2 banana, 1/3 cup blueberries, I also add 1/3 cup fage yogurt or 1 tbl peanutbutter for protein-I don't like protein powders, a few mint leaves, cilantro leaves, a tiny bit of ginger)
2 boiled eggs with salt, pepper, paprika, and a little extra virgin olive oil

Snack:
1/4 cup raw unsalted almonds or other nuts

Lunch:
lean chicken or fish
lots of veggies (especially green)

Snack
1 gala apple or other fruits/veggies

Dinner
lean chicken of fish
lots of veggies (especially green)
sweet potato

LOTS of water, add lemon, cucumber, mint if you want

After dinner "tea":
1/4 lemon juice
few mint leaves
few cilantro leaves
tiny bit of fresh ginger
add boiling hot water, drink after a few minutes

Some form of activity as often as possible every day. (cardio 3x, strength 3x, walking whenever possible)

Medjool dates for any sweet cravings. Mixing up the fruit and veggies so there is tons of variety. A high quality multi-vitamin might be worth adding as well.

The idea for me is to work towards a healthier lifestyle that involves foods that nourishes the body with vitamins and minerals, not just empty calories.

I don't consume pork or alcohol. Red meat very rarely. Sometimes but not too often (once a week or every 2 weeks: basmati rice potatoes, whole wheat bread, cheese, coffee, oatmeal)

star5785

I love steak and potatoes and everything in between. As long as it's within my cals I'm good to go

PearlAng

I am a vegetarian. A white chocolate covered pretzel enthusiast. Lover of desserts and veggies and my staples include Greek yogurt, Ezekiel bread, spinach, ranch dressing, and almonds. Tortellini is also a completely necessary and delicious part of my diet. Swiss cheese and sharp provolone is also a must.

I've never had Ezekiel bread but I've considered trying it because I like to include sprouted grains whenever possible. Is the taste like "regular" bread, or is it very different?

Ah man, its great! I'm a hearty bread kind of person and that's just what it is. Its reminiscent if a very hearty wheat bread, but it includes many more grains

tgrey4

Sorry to revive a thread so old, but it seems cool. More people should answer!! (Honestly!)

I try to eat to mostly "paleo" principles because it's impossible to actually eat paleo, in my opinion. This means my diet is founded in vegetables and leaner proteins. I am not as big a fan of eggs and bacon as every advanced paleo eater is, or even avocado -- too fatty and easy to overeat! I do not eat gluten/wheat, and avoid grains and starches and legumes. I get protein and fiber from my meats and seafood and vegetables and fruits! I love nuts and seeds. Also, being from the midwest, I can't help but have a special place for cheese in my heart. As much as I'd love to stay away, the goat cheese/sharp cheddar/feta cheese/smoked cheddar/parmesan/ricotta will always be calling (though I do not drink milk; I opt for almond, unsweetened!).

TL;DR: light on carbs and grains, big fan of cheese and vegetables and proteins, and everything as "clean" and natural as possible.