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ElizabethAN2017
ElizabethAN2017 Posts: 570 Member
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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
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  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
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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
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,104 Member
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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#latest
  • retro_belle24
    retro_belle24 Posts: 33 Member
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    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 recipes
  • LemonMarmalade
    LemonMarmalade Posts: 227 Member
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    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.
  • ElizabethAN2017
    ElizabethAN2017 Posts: 570 Member
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    Thank you all very much :)
  • anglyn1
    anglyn1 Posts: 1,803 Member
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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
  • DorkothyParker
    DorkothyParker Posts: 618 Member
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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!
  • ElizabethAN2017
    ElizabethAN2017 Posts: 570 Member
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    Thank you both :)

    May I ask what KISS means? Thanks :)
  • ElizabethAN2017
    ElizabethAN2017 Posts: 570 Member
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    Lol
  • ElizabethAN2017
    ElizabethAN2017 Posts: 570 Member
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    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

    Thank you :). I will take a look at it :)
  • tishball
    tishball Posts: 155 Member
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    DorkothyParker wrote: »
    Keep It Simple, Stupid! :D
    I wanted to ask what kiss was too, and when I saw this I nearly sprayed my coffee on the screen.... very funny

  • tishball
    tishball Posts: 155 Member
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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.
  • ElizabethAN2017
    ElizabethAN2017 Posts: 570 Member
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    tishball wrote: »
    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.

    ☺️
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,439 Member
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    Yep! We get the best food! :yum:
  • bowlerae
    bowlerae Posts: 555 Member
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    ...wondering how people left off the holy grail...AVOCADOS!
  • ElizabethAN2017
    ElizabethAN2017 Posts: 570 Member
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    bowlerae wrote: »
    ...wondering how people left off the holy grail...AVOCADOS!

    Thanks :). I've never had one yet :)
  • bowlerae
    bowlerae Posts: 555 Member
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    MaryamCh2013 wrote: »
    bowlerae wrote: »
    ...wondering how people left off the holy grail...AVOCADOS!

    Thanks :). I've never had one yet :)

    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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