Newbie and a Foodie!

IamEMarie

Hello guys I am a big fan of food and the upside to by love for food is that I love veggies. I know what people "say" we're suppose to do, but the truth is it is hard to eat food that has no salt, sugar, etc. Any suggestions on how to change my eating habits and still see results without jeopardizing the flavors?

MB_Positif

Well, it's really about figuring out what's more important, being healthy or letting food rule your life. I love salt and sugar and everything else, but it's not about completely eliminating those things from your diet. Moderation. I adore food and NEVER eat anything that tastes boring or bland and I am still losing Good luck to you! Add me if you'd like!

aimes8

We all love those things.. but the thing is moderation. For instance you may love cereal but do you have to have all your cereal with sugar? I think not ..... If you avoid situations like that you should be fine. Continue to treat yourself have the foods you like but again use a sensible portion size you dont need to eat an entire load of it to feel good. Add me if you want we can motivate each other.

Good look on your journey!

ukaryote

Veggies are great! Salt does not add calories. Sugar adds a few, but I've never heard of candied spinach. Fat has the most calories per gram, so I would stay away from batter fried anything. There are so many interesting raw greens and potatoes and carrots in so many colors and types. Besides, the fancier vegetables cost so much that you cannot get too many!

We recently had curried butternut squash bisque with coconut milk, winter vegetable soup, and baby spinach with strawberries and home made poppy seed dressing. The dressing had sugar and oil and so flavorful you only needed a little.

I would include some salt, sugar, and oils. Spices make it more interesting without more calories.