Attention, Clean Eaters! What's on YOUR shopping list?

TubbsMcGee

I've been drooling over the recipes in the Clean Eating Magazines lately, and I've been reading Tosca Reno's cookbooks like the bible.

I can't decide on what to make, as I'm just slowly trying to get back into the habit of eating clean again (plus it's hard to do when living with someone who loves frozen entrees and hot dogs...blech).

Can anyone give me any tips as to how to get back into the groove of things?

I'm planning on a major clean-foods shopping spree tonight and was wondering what to YOU normally have at the top of your grocery list??

mynameisuntz

How do you define "clean" food?

Amy_B

chicken breasts
salmon fillets
ground turkey
turkey breast
whole wheat bread (look for ones with fewer than 5-7 ingredients)
nuts (whatever you like)
veggies and fruits galore
brown rice
quinoa
fish/shrimp
Greek yogurt (plain)
Truvia
extra virgin olive oil
I use 2% cheese as well (but I am not sure how clean it is)j

That should be a good start for you...

HunterCML

I use Dawn dish washing detergent on my food. Is that clean enough???

Food specific choices are irrelevant to body weight and composition; what actually matter is daily energy balance and macro/micro nutrient sufficiency.

Amy_B

How do you define "clean" food?

Unprocessed and as close to nature as you can get.

FairyMiss

I only eat dirty food

Bonny272

I would pick 2 or 3 recipes you'd really like to try and start with that for this week. next week you can try a couple more. Start slow or you'll have a fridge full of things no one's going to eat and no money left to buy more.

mynameisuntz

Unprocessed and as close to nature as you can get.

Is ice cream clean?

What if I balance my calories, hit my macros, and eat minimal micronutrient requirements? Is ice cream dirty after then?

steelguy54

I use Dawn dish washing detergent on my food. Is that clean enough???

Food specific choices are irrelevant to body weight and composition; what actually matter is daily energy balance and macro/micro nutrient sufficiency.

That's funny...but I'm more into Ajax!

JamesonsMommy

Unprocessed and as close to nature as you can get.

Is ice cream clean?

What if I balance my calories, hit my macros, and eat minimal micronutrient requirements? Is ice cream dirty after then?

nooo ice cream is very very dirty...lol

mynameisuntz

nooo ice cream is very very dirty...lol

Why? If it doesn't pose any harm or contribute to a lack of health? Why is it dirty if it doesn't do anything bad to me?

RMinVA

You will find lots of opinions on what "clean" is. My list is mostly fresh fruits and veggies, lean protein and some reduced fat dairy. I usually stick to seasonal fruits and veggies and lots of chicken and fish for protein, and some starchy carbs (brown rice/sweet potatoes). But I am going to be cutting those out for awhile starting next week.

I don't eat a lot of processed foods, and make a lot of things from scratch, but I still allow from some convenience items liked canned tomatoes and beans, condiments (which I use sparingly) and some cheeses. But I also look for products with a minimum number of recognizeable ingredients.

lutzsher

My weekly shopping list is almost always the same:

oatmeal
cinnamon
apples, oranges, grapes, bananas, strawberries, berries in season, grapefruit
weight watchers multigran bread
chicken breasts
ground bison
ground turkey
salmon or trout
boneless skinless chicken thighs
veggies, veggies, veggies (salad fixings for lunches, broccoli, asparagus, beans, etc to steam for dinners)
light havarti
soya cheese
almond milk
yogurt

I know Im missing some, but you get the idea. The only thing I don't make from scratch is bread but I like the weight watchers as you can eat 2 slices for the same calories as 1 of other breads.

FairyMiss

I use Dawn dish washing detergent on my food. Is that clean enough???

Food specific choices are irrelevant to body weight and composition; what actually matter is daily energy balance and macro/micro nutrient sufficiency.

dawn leaves too much of a residue, in my opinion.

clean or processed may not have that big effect for a lot on weightloss, but you must admit it does affect general health

adk88

I use Dawn dish washing detergent on my food. Is that clean enough???

I'm not going to lie, this made me laugh.

HunterCML

I use Dawn dish washing detergent on my food. Is that clean enough???

Food specific choices are irrelevant to body weight and composition; what actually matter is daily energy balance and macro/micro nutrient sufficiency.

dawn leaves too much of a residue, in my opinion.

clean or processed may not have that big effect for a lot on weightloss, but you must admit it does affect general health

If daily macro/micro nutrient sufficiency are met, there is no health advantage. With that said - it's typically easier to avoid dietary health risks (like synthetic trans-fats), and reach micronutrient sufficiency using whole foods. However, a diet still sufficient in macro/micro nutrients that avoids the same dietary health risks and contains sweets or treats in moderation is just as healthy as a 100% "clean" diet.

Namaste1983

SPINACH
CARROTS
BROCOLLI
CAULIFLOWER
ACORN SQUASH
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
ARTICHOKES
SWEET POTATOES
TOMATOES
ONIONS
GARLIC
FRESH STIR FRY VEGGIES (TRADER JOES MIX)
ASPARAGUS
CUCUMBER
BELL PEPPERS
LEMON
BERRIES
APPLES(ORGANIC)
ORANGES
BANANAS
GRAPES
BROWN RICE
CORN TORTILLAS
POPCORN SEEDS
OATMEAL
PEANUT BUTTER (NO SUGAR ADDED)
GREEK YOGURT
HONEY
GRANOLA
SALMON
CHICKEN
TURKEY
LEAN BEEF
DARK CHOCOLATE FOR TREATS
HUMMUS
BLACK BEANS

THESE ARE SOME OF MY STAPLES
I EAT A VARIETY OF FOOD BUT STICK TO A MINIMALLY PROCESSED DIET

TubbsMcGee

GUYS!

I appreciate the sense of humor...but I'm just not into extra processed chemicals in my food.

I'm really not too concerned about the dieting aspect of things, as I've been maintaining the same exact weight for almost a year now. I'm just looking to try something different.

This is a health concern, not a "diet / weight loss" concern for me.

mynameisuntz

If daily macro/micro nutrient sufficiency are met, there is no health advantage. With that said - it's typically easier to avoid dietary health risks (like synthetic trans-fats), and reach micronutrient sufficiency using whole foods. However, a diet still sufficient in macro/micro nutrients that avoids the same dietary health risks and contains sweets or treats in moderation is just as healthy as a 100% "clean" diet.

This, though I imagine so many people will blow this post out of proportion.

If you are eating 2,000 calories and you hit all your macronutrient and micronutrient needs in 1,600 calories - someone please explain why it is harmful to fill the additional 400 calories with cookies rather than fruit.

That's the point - distinguishing between "dirty" and "clean" is not possible without the context of the full diet. I can think of instances where an apple would be considered dirty.

Namaste1983

nooo ice cream is very very dirty...lol

Why? If it doesn't pose any harm or contribute to a lack of health? Why is it dirty if it doesn't do anything bad to me?

IS IT WRONG I WANT TO USE ICE CREAM TO DO BAD THINGS TO YOU?
EEGADS THAT WAS AWKWARD LMAO

mynameisuntz

IS IT WRONG I WANT TO USE ICE CREAM TO DO BAD THINGS TO YOU?
EEGADS THAT WAS AWKWARD LMAO

I've had a crush on you for years...

HunterCML

nooo ice cream is very very dirty...lol

Why? If it doesn't pose any harm or contribute to a lack of health? Why is it dirty if it doesn't do anything bad to me?

IS IT WRONG I WANT TO USE ICE CREAM TO DO BAD THINGS TO YOU?
EEGADS THAT WAS AWKWARD LMAO

Sup gurl, I like your style. I've had a crush on you for years.



As for my list:

Chicken
Bacon
Pork
Peanut Butter (natty)
Ice Cream
Cheerios (Cinnamon Burst)
Full fat milk
Oats
Eggs
Cheese
Nuts
Fruit
Chocolate
Etc..

mynameisuntz

Sup gurl, I like your style. I've had a crush on you for years.

Pls go.

Elizabeth_C34

I like to cook and eat a lot of whole foods, so my shopping list is usually the following. I always buy my meats fresh instead of frozen as they tend to cook up much better

tuna steaks
salmon steaks
boneless skinless chicken breast
halibut
haddock
fresh jumbo shrimp
Birseye steamfresh veggies (broccoli, peas, corn)
BACON
plum tomatoes (we make our own salsa and tomato purees)
green peppers
fresh basil
fresh cilantro
fresh parsley
fresh mint
lemons
limes
nonfat milk
frozen yogurt (i love love love the Weight Watchers prepackaged ice creams)
onions
banannas
golden delicious apples
honey
pork chops
extra lean ground beef
peaches
avocados (only in season)
mangoes (only in season)
oranges (only in season)
fresh garlic
whole wheat flour (we make our own bread)
regular oatmeal (make homemade oatmeal cookies and bread from this)
raisins
grapes

I love being able to cook up my own dishes from scratch. It makes it so much easier to control my calories, sodium, and macronutrient content.

HunterCML

Sup gurl, I like your style. I've had a crush on you for years.

Pls go.

okay