~ Clean Eaters Thread ~

artichoke

Glad to hear a good review on that salmon corn chowder...I'm making it this week!

I live alone and typically make 2-3 dishes each week to divide up, freeze and have on had as leftovers. I spread out the nights that I cook that way, and also tend to not eat the same dish 4 meals in a row!!

It's great to be able to grab lunch out of the freezer in the morning, toss it in the fridge or on the counter when I get to work and have it be ready to re-heat by lunch time.

Sometimes, I also will run accross the street and get a garden salad to split over two days and have as a side to my leftovers.

SusieSonshine

Oh my gosh! I've just discovered the beauty of raw cacao nibs and powder!!! I made an amazing "shake" tonight with them!

1 can coconut milk
1 tsp peppermint oil
5 Tbsp organic raw cacao powder
2 Tbsp organic raw cacao nibs
2 Tbsp organic blue agave nectar
2 Tbsp Hemp Protein Powder
2-3 cups of ice

Blend

4 servings

Cacao/cocoa is sooooooooooooooooo good for the body! It's packed full of nutrients! It's the single most dietary source of magnesium!

So, ladies, enjoy your "chocolate!"

http://www.rawcacao.com/

feedme

Yes, I have the GoodToscaReno Clean eating book and cook book too. The recipes are good however, I feel they are too complicated and too many ingredients. You will be in the kitchen all day, even though she claims not to be - maybe she has a chef!. Also, some of her ingredients are not available where I live (Hawaii). Maybe they are more common in Canada. Anyway, I am on the look out for a CE SIMPLE cook book. I love to cook healthy meals, but I have a life as well...I want to try the Jillian Michaels books too they sound good. Good sub for diet coke - ZEVIA made with stevia. The root beer is good, but the cola doesn't do it for me.

jessmomof3

Yes, I often prepare a batch of chili or rice or whatever and freeze individual servings...my freezer is stocked up now. I hope it lasts a while since I will be so busy!!

Yep, I do the same thing. I'm in the mood for chili now that the weather has gotten chillier!!! Chili is awesome, you can make it pretty clean, and it's very filling! I even send it in my dd's thermos to school, she loves chili! :bigsmile:

m2kjenn

Ymmmm - Chili sounds really good. I did make some Lentil soup to eat this week for lunches, so good and ward.

I'm really loving this thread - thanks for starting us off Jess!!! I can't tell you how much better I feel everyday. I also think this gets a little easier every day. With all of the great suggestions on here I'm able to easily come up with something to make that is healthy and good

ctmom1

Does anybody have an alternative to low sodium V8?

I've been busy all morning so for breakfast I had 1 slice Nature's Promise Whole Wheat bread toasted with 1 tbs Nature's Promise peanut butter and a glass (5.5oz) of V8. For those of you in the Northeast, Stop and Shop's line of all organic food "Nature's Promise" is a great alternative to other pricey brands. I haven't used a product yet that I didn't like...

In a nutshell, Mark Bittman's book "Food Matters" is a plan for responsible eating that is good for the planet and your health. It has been called "Vegan Until 6" because eating this way has you cut out animal products for two out of three meals a day and really focuses on eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes. It has over 75 easy to follow recipes and a sample 4 week meal plan. I first borrowed the book from the library, but after reading it, decided to buy it!

Happy Tuesday!

Mary

astridfeline

I've been twiddling w/ my foods to try to get a 40-30-30 ratio of macronutrients, sometimes I'm too high on fat, but too low on protein. So, I decided to take the leap and cut out some egg yolks. This morning I had 1 whole egg with 3 whites, scrambled, and chicken sausage. It actually tasted fine, I was surprised! That's one more sacrifice for this lifestyle change! :laugh:

jessmomof3

Ymmmm - Chili sounds really good. I did make some Lentil soup to eat this week for lunches, so good and ward.

I'm really loving this thread - thanks for starting us off Jess!!! I can't tell you how much better I feel everyday. I also think this gets a little easier every day. With all of the great suggestions on here I'm able to easily come up with something to make that is healthy and good

Lentil soup sounds yummy!! You're welcome, I'm glad to have more join in. :flowerforyou: It does get easier, and pretty soon it will feel like 2nd nature to you!

jessmomof3

I've been twiddling w/ my foods to try to get a 40-30-30 ratio of macronutrients, sometimes I'm too high on fat, but too low on protein. So, I decided to take the leap and cut out some egg yolks. This morning I had 1 whole egg with 3 whites, scrambled, and chicken sausage. It actually tasted fine, I was surprised! That's one more sacrifice for this lifestyle change! :laugh:

I have done different ratios. Right now I'm doing a tough cardio program, Insanity plus running so I am at 50% carb/ 25% protein/ 25% fat. I have done the 40/30/30 before also. My fats are all good ones- nuts & natural PB, olive oil, avocado, etc. So I don't stress too much if I go a little over in fat. Your breakfast sounds yummy!

jessmomof3

My food so far... and I'm off to make something healthy for lunch! I'm burning a TON of calories w/ my workouts so need to keep the fire burnin'. :bigsmile:

Pre-run:
Mela Access bar

Breakfast: (after 5 mile run)
Usual oatmeal
(1/2 c. oatmeal, 1/2 c. blueberries, 1/2 scoop choc. protein powder, 1 T. ground flax, 1/2 c. cottage cheese)
Medium banana

Snack: (after Max Insanity Interval workout)
1 c. plain yogurt + 1/2 c. blueberries + 1/2 c. organic Clifford Crunch cereal
Large nectarine

queen3510

Hi Everyone,

I've been reading all your post and picking up info on how to transition to clean eating. I'm ready to transition from the instant oatmeal to the original but not sure which oatmeal to use. I like my oatmeal creamy so how would I cook the non-instant kind. Thank you ahead of time for your help and advice.

SherryRueter

I'm gla I have this message board, so nice to have other people who want to eat clean also.
I did a clean day yesterday. Lunch was a lettuce salad, and supper was a *suprise* supper at a steak house. I did well to eat 4oz sirloin and a lettuce salad with dresing on the side and some peaches(canned). All in all, it was a clean day.

Today is going good also, I have my meals all plannedout and WILL stick to them. I think I'm on Day 2 of eating clean. A good motivator to see if I can make it a habit and go 21+ days.

Happy Tuesday all.:glasses:

astridfeline

Hi Everyone,

I've been reading all your post and picking up info on how to transition to clean eating. I'm ready to transition from the instant oatmeal to the original but not sure which oatmeal to use. I like my oatmeal creamy so how would I cook the non-instant kind. Thank you ahead of time for your help and advice.

Hi and welcome!
I use whole foods quick oats; many people like regular rolled oats or steel cut. I hear if you put the oats in the pan at the same time as the water (or milk), they will be softer. This is as opposed to waiting for the water to boil and then adding the oats in. I'm sure folks will chime in on the endless possibilities for oatmeal additions! I put a little brown sugar and blueberries on mine.

astridfeline

haha, today is the first day ever that I've ever run out of nutrients before running out of calories! :laugh:

jessmomof3

Hi Everyone,

I've been reading all your post and picking up info on how to transition to clean eating. I'm ready to transition from the instant oatmeal to the original but not sure which oatmeal to use. I like my oatmeal creamy so how would I cook the non-instant kind. Thank you ahead of time for your help and advice.

I used old fashioned Quaker oats, and microwave it. You can cook it over the stove, but it is the same. It still only takes 2 min to cook in the micro (just make sure it doesn't bubble over!). If you like it creamier, you can add a little more water (I use 1 cup of water for 1/2 c. oats) or even use milk instead of water (or half water/ half milk) and cook a little longer (cook a minute, stir, cook another 30 sec, stir, etc). The packaged kind of oatmeal has a lot of sugar!! Hope that helps!

jessmomof3

I'm gla I have this message board, so nice to have other people who want to eat clean also.
I did a clean day yesterday. Lunch was a lettuce salad, and supper was a *suprise* supper at a steak house. I did well to eat 4oz sirloin and a lettuce salad with dresing on the side and some peaches(canned). All in all, it was a clean day.

Today is going good also, I have my meals all plannedout and WILL stick to them. I think I'm on Day 2 of eating clean. A good motivator to see if I can make it a habit and go 21+ days.

Happy Tuesday all.:glasses:

Good for you! You are making good habits!! :flowerforyou: It does help to have a plan, *winging* it usually means that you end up eating something not as clean!

jessmomof3

OK, my lunch was awesome!

Spinach wrap: (ever had one of those wraps from Starbucks? Similar but cheaper and healthier!)
Frozen spinach, peppers, onions (cooked, then drained)
1/4 c. eggbeaters + 1 egg (added to veggie mixture, then cooked)
Whole wheat tortilla w/ laughing cow light cheese wedge (then added veggie/ egg mixture)
Artichoke garlic salsa (to taste, then rolled it up!)

385 cals w/ 32g carb/ 9g fat/ 30g protein/ 18g fiber

lilangel7671

Hey girls!
Jess-YUM that lunch does sound GREAT! I'll have to try that out sometime!
What kind of whole wheat tortillas do you use? I have the La Tortilla low-carb/high fiber green onion ones..just looking for the best options--also any suggestions as far as whole wheat pita pockets go? It's nice to have those on hand too-but I can never decide which are best..haha One more thing-would you mind posting your recipe for the clean chili you make? that sounds great for the chilly fall/winter months we are heading into..(please include the cal count stuff for it if you can..hehe:blushing: ) Thanks!:flowerforyou:

stang41992

I tried eating clean for a week straight back in March. I am not even overweight, and I lost 5 pounds in that week! Everyone noticed, even my brother who doesn't notice these things
I think jumping in head first was a little too hard for me, so I strayed for a bit, but now I'm trying it again to shed several more pounds with the help of MFP!
I have Tosca's book, but have been pretty intimidated by the ingredients list :noway:
I have found that the recipes provided in Oxygen magazine are simple and wonderful. I have several magazine cutouts that I keep and use repeatedly.
Glad I'm not the only one doing the Clean Eating thing around here!

astridfeline

I tried eating clean for a week straight back in March. I am not even overweight, and I lost 5 pounds in that week! Everyone noticed, even my brother who doesn't notice these things
I think jumping in head first was a little too hard for me, so I strayed for a bit, but now I'm trying it again to shed several more pounds with the help of MFP!
I have Tosca's book, but have been pretty intimidated by the ingredients list :noway:
I have found that the recipes provided in Oxygen magazine are simple and wonderful. I have several magazine cutouts that I keep and use repeatedly.
Glad I'm not the only one doing the Clean Eating thing around here!

Prevention magazine has some good simple recipes too. good luck with the clean eating--let us know if you have any questions!

jessmomof3

Hey girls!
Jess-YUM that lunch does sound GREAT! I'll have to try that out sometime!
What kind of whole wheat tortillas do you use? I have the La Tortilla low-carb/high fiber green onion ones..just looking for the best options--also any suggestions as far as whole wheat pita pockets go? It's nice to have those on hand too-but I can never decide which are best..haha One more thing-would you mind posting your recipe for the clean chili you make? that sounds great for the chilly fall/winter months we are heading into..(please include the cal count stuff for it if you can..hehe:blushing: ) Thanks!:flowerforyou:

I just bought a different kind. I do buy the La Tortilla low-carb ones. I also buy the Santa Fe whole grain tortillas in bulk from Sam's club (my dh and kids like them better). Today I used one from Ole Mexican Foods called Xtreme Wellness whole wheat low-carb tortillas (got them at Kroger).

I will have to get my chili recipe and figure out the cal count. I'll do that when I make it, I know that I will be ready for it w/ the cooler temps!!

jessmomof3

And the rest of my day...

Snack:
Small apple, warmed + 1/2 c. plain yogurt + 1/2 oz walnuts

Dinner:
3 oz chicken breast
1 c. whole wheat rotini + 1 c. mediterranean veggies + 3 oz mushrooms +
1/2 c. peas w/ spritz of olive oil & spices

Snack:
Homemade cocoa made w/ skim milk, cocoa powder, packet Truvia
1 T. natural almond butter

astridfeline

haha, today is the first day ever that I've ever run out of nutrients before running out of calories! :laugh:

Sweet numbers today--my dark chocolate just fit :happy:

Scharffen Berger - 62% Cacao
Bittersweet Nibby
Bar--1 oz, 1 oz (28g) 160 14 11 2 0 7

Total: 2,074 206 76 158 38 21
Your Daily Goal: 2,074 207 68 155 30 19
Remaining: 0 1 -8 -3 -8 -2
Cal Carbs Fat Protein Fiber Sat Fat

SherryRueter

Day 3 was Tuesday and I ate clean. My first thoughts after 3 days is that eating clean and reporting it on the thread helps keep me accountable and keeps me in line with eating right instead of *winging* it.
Here is my basics for what I had today:
Brfst: Eggbeater/egg white omlet with orange pepper & Pnut butter toast
Snack: Protein shake
Lunch: Soup consisting of Steak & Veggies & Broth
Snack: oatmeal
Supper: McD's chicken breast filet, my own Yogurt and my own Apple. Lemonaide
Snack: apple

Ahh...3 days behind me and no slip ups...I will do good today as well, I just know I will.

Happy Wed.

jessmomof3

Day 3 was Tuesday and I ate clean. My first thoughts after 3 days is that eating clean and reporting it on the thread helps keep me accountable and keeps me in line with eating right instead of *winging* it.
Here is my basics for what I had today:
Brfst: Eggbeater/egg white omlet with orange pepper & Pnut butter toast
Snack: Protein shake
Lunch: Soup consisting of Steak & Veggies & Broth
Snack: oatmeal
Supper: McD's chicken breast filet, my own Yogurt and my own Apple. Lemonaide
Snack: apple

Ahh...3 days behind me and no slip ups...I will do good today as well, I just know I will.

Happy Wed.

Good for you! It does keep you accountable to have to post it. Winging it never works for me!! I would be careful w/ the lemonade, or is it homemade? A lot of lemonades are made w/ HFCS.

alf1163

Hello!!! Glad to hear eveyrone is doing so well. I stopped counting calories yesterday for several reasons, frustration, lack of time, exhaustion and wanting to test myself and see how I do without counting. I did declare Sept as Eat Clean Month and listen to my body kinda month. So far so good...

This morning: egg whites, grilled turkey breast, one slice of whole wheat double fiber toast, whipped butter (very little).
Snack: whole grain/flax english muffin, packet of organic cinammon peanut butter (double yummy)
Decaf coffee and skim milk.
I have my next two meals planned for today:
lunch: grilled swordfish steak, veggies, balsamic vinaigrette, nectarine
pm snack: 2% cottage cheese and blueberries

I know dinner will be healthy, craving a sweet potato and I have an assortment of lean grilled meat to choose from...

Have a great day!!! :flowerforyou:

jessmomof3

Hello!!! Glad to hear eveyrone is doing so well. I stopped counting calories yesterday for several reasons, frustration, lack of time, exhaustion and wanting to test myself and see how I do without counting. I did declare Sept as Eat Clean Month and listen to my body kinda month. So far so good...

This morning: egg whites, grilled turkey breast, one slice of whole wheat double fiber toast, whipped butter (very little).
Snack: whole grain/flax english muffin, packet of organic cinammon peanut butter (double yummy)
Decaf coffee and skim milk.
I have my next two meals planned for today:
lunch: grilled swordfish steak, veggies, balsamic vinaigrette, nectarine
pm snack: 2% cottage cheese and blueberries

I know dinner will be healthy, craving a sweet potato and I have an assortment of lean grilled meat to choose from...

Have a great day!!! :flowerforyou:

I have days like that too, where I just get too busy to log everything in! It's ok though!

Organic cinnamon PB... that sounds amazing!!!!!!

And now I'm craving a sweet potato. :bigsmile:

astridfeline

I've been twiddling w/ my foods to try to get a 40-30-30 ratio of macronutrients, sometimes I'm too high on fat, but too low on protein. So, I decided to take the leap and cut out some egg yolks. This morning I had 1 whole egg with 3 whites, scrambled, and chicken sausage. It actually tasted fine, I was surprised! That's one more sacrifice for this lifestyle change! :laugh:

I have done different ratios. Right now I'm doing a tough cardio program, Insanity plus running so I am at 50% carb/ 25% protein/ 25% fat. I have done the 40/30/30 before also. My fats are all good ones- nuts & natural PB, olive oil, avocado, etc. So I don't stress too much if I go a little over in fat. Your breakfast sounds yummy!

Hi Jess
Are you training for a marathon? Your workouts sound very intense!

queen3510

Hi Everyone,

I've been reading all your post and picking up info on how to transition to clean eating. I'm ready to transition from the instant oatmeal to the original but not sure which oatmeal to use. I like my oatmeal creamy so how would I cook the non-instant kind. Thank you ahead of time for your help and advice.

Hi and welcome!
I use whole foods quick oats; many people like regular rolled oats or steel cut. I hear if you put the oats in the pan at the same time as the water (or milk), they will be softer. This is as opposed to waiting for the water to boil and then adding the oats in. I'm sure folks will chime in on the endless possibilities for oatmeal additions! I put a little brown sugar and blueberries on mine.

Thank you so much for your response. I'll try that method of putting in the oats at the same time as the water/milk.

jessmomof3

Hi Jess
Are you training for a marathon? Your workouts sound very intense!

Not currently. I have run one before though! And I did run 2 half marathons in the spring!! :bigsmile:

I'm doing a new intense program from Beachbody called Insanity! And I keep up my 3 days of running a week w/ my buddies. :bigsmile: