What is the healthiest way to eat?
kyliempressnell1229
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I want some opinions. No right or wrong answers. What do you think is the healthiest way to eat? What's the most sustainable? What's the cheapest?
I'm a mother of soon to be 3 (2 plus 1 baking) and want to prepare the best foods for my family with out breaking the bank or depriving of nutrients. I am currently plant based and since finding out I'm pregnant fear that it is not sustainable because simply I've been wanting eggs for breakfast haha
Let's see what everyone thinks!
I'm a mother of soon to be 3 (2 plus 1 baking) and want to prepare the best foods for my family with out breaking the bank or depriving of nutrients. I am currently plant based and since finding out I'm pregnant fear that it is not sustainable because simply I've been wanting eggs for breakfast haha
Let's see what everyone thinks!
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Hmmmmm.....I usually go with a fork...or wait...not always...soups I do a spoon...oh and like sandwiches and umm like pitas...chips...that sort of stuff I use my hands...sooo..I mean..variety of ways for me!1
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showerbeer182 wrote: »Hmmmmm.....I usually go with a fork...or wait...not always...soups I do a spoon...oh and like sandwiches and umm like pitas...chips...that sort of stuff I use my hands...sooo..I mean..variety of ways for me!
Well I did say no right or wrong answers haha0 -
Any way that is maintainable for YOU.
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kyliempressnell1229 wrote: »showerbeer182 wrote: »Hmmmmm.....I usually go with a fork...or wait...not always...soups I do a spoon...oh and like sandwiches and umm like pitas...chips...that sort of stuff I use my hands...sooo..I mean..variety of ways for me!
Well I did say no right or wrong answers haha
Mmmmhmmm you did not 0 -
I'm vegetarian and I think it is the healthiest way to eat if you do it right (love veggies, fruits and healthy protein substitutes, including eggs). But I'm an unhealthy vegetarian, so I'm not the one to ask.... lol.0
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Do whatever helps make you happy while keeping your physical and mental health in check.
For me personally:
Making sure to eat any and all foods I like, whenever I want, in the appropiate portion sizes.
Making sure that I follow somewhat of an 80/20 plan with most meals providing a lot of micros/macros, and then having a couple treats every day to satisfy cravings. It wouldn't be sustainable for me to vow to never again eat the sweets, cookies, chips, etc. that I love.
For cheap food, I compare weekly ads of local grocery stores, price match when possible, buy protein bars/powders in bulk on sale, shop the clearance aisles, use coupons, and use rebate offers.2 -
I don't know what you mean? Are you asking about a particular eating plan (paleo, veg, etc?) I really don't understand the question. But I will answer the best way I can - doing it the way below is how I lost 45 lbs 2 years ago, and quitting doing what I did is why I am here again, trying to lose that 45 lbs again.
The way I eat is - I just buy normal everyday food that I enjoy and that I can fit into my plan while meeting my nutritional goals, esp. calcium, protein, and fiber. I try to choose foods that will best keep me at my calories and meet my minimum nutrition...
For breakfast, I typically eat:
1 cup (227 g) of Stonyfield Farms Lowfat French Vanilla Yogurt (or SF Greek French Vanilla, or a mix of the two)
3/4 cup (30 g) of Whole Grain Total Cereal
Calcium supplement, and fiber supplement with additional vitamins (Fiberwell Fit)
For snacks I eat fresh fruit like a banana, or some strawberries, or a cheese stick. Or a bowl of instant oatmeal now that the weather is cold. I drink my coffee black and only lightly sweeten my hot tea when I drink it (a large 17 oz mug of tea would get only 1.5 tsp of honey, if that or if I sweeten it at all...some varieties of tea I don't sweeten at all.)
I try to eat a little lighter during for breakfast and lunch (350 calories or less) and save more calories for the end of the day and after dinner when I tend to get munchies or want wine.
I don't consider any food "bad" though I take into consideration: Is it going to be WORTH the calories I am going to spend on it? If I don't ADORE it, I am probably not going to eat it. I will occasionally enjoy something outrageous like a sweetened cappuccino, but only if I have saved enough calories for it.
I do not believe in doing regular "cheat" days because that usually gets me off plan. Since I work in treats like wine and ice cream I don't need to "cheat."1 -
Wow.....these answers are way better then mine....
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showerbeer182 wrote: »kyliempressnell1229 wrote: »showerbeer182 wrote: »Hmmmmm.....I usually go with a fork...or wait...not always...soups I do a spoon...oh and like sandwiches and umm like pitas...chips...that sort of stuff I use my hands...sooo..I mean..variety of ways for me!
Well I did say no right or wrong answers haha
Mmmmhmmm you did not
Re-read OP's second sentence (or sentence fragment).
The foods I eat now are likely making me "healthier" than I was.0 -
showerbeer182 wrote: »kyliempressnell1229 wrote: »showerbeer182 wrote: »Hmmmmm.....I usually go with a fork...or wait...not always...soups I do a spoon...oh and like sandwiches and umm like pitas...chips...that sort of stuff I use my hands...sooo..I mean..variety of ways for me!
Well I did say no right or wrong answers haha
Mmmmhmmm you did not
Re-read OP's second sentence (or sentence fragment).
The foods I eat now are likely making me "healthier" than I was.
Very wise....verrrrry very wise! Thank you 1 -
showerbeer182 wrote: »Wow.....these answers are way better then mine....
You're entertaining lol on 2 threads so far0 -
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I think the healthiest way to eat, is getting in everything you need every day, but not too much of anything over time. Some food from every food group every day and from several for each meal. Eating meals. Not eating between meals. Eating food you like. Not eating food you don't like. Variety. Trying new things. Taking care to compose good meals, but not obsessing about doing it "right" or "eating healthy".
The cheapest way to eat is by buying simple, single food ingredients, balance them (i.e. appropriate amounts of starch vs protein vs fat vs vegs) and cooking from scratch as much as practically possible. Buying in bulk when something is on sale. Not buying too much, and use up everything. Choosing cheap foods most often, and splurge now and then.
Frugality is where healthy, sustainable and cheap meet. So many people want our money. Common sense is important, and you build up experience as you go. You will find your own way, one that works for you.0 -
AngInCanada wrote: »Any way that is maintainable for YOU.
Seconded!
When I tried to make drastic dietary changes, I managed to keep it up for a few months, lost 50 pounds (yay!) then got burnt out on the restrictions and limitations I'd put on myself, gave up, then gained it all back.
For me, I'm trying to learn how to have a healthy relationship with food and eat like I would eat on maintenance. I need to learn how to do that if I'm ever going to successfully maintain a significant loss. That means eating a variety of foods with no restrictions other than my calorie limit.
Congrats on your new little one! 2 -
I've dabbled in using meat substitutes but feel like the whole processed food thing makes it worse than eating actual meat... so I'm torn because I don't want to fill my body with garbage but can't stand meat0
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AngInCanada wrote: »Any way that is maintainable for YOU.
Seconded!
When I tried to make drastic dietary changes, I managed to keep it up for a few months, lost 50 pounds (yay!) then got burnt out on the restrictions and limitations I'd put on myself, gave up, then gained it all back.
For me, I'm trying to learn how to have a healthy relationship with food and eat like I would eat on maintenance. I need to learn how to do that if I'm ever going to successfully maintain a significant loss. That means eating a variety of foods with no restrictions other than my calorie limit.
Congrats on your new little one!
I appreciate this response! I have a 2 year old and soon to be 1 year old and pregnant with number 3 and my goal is to have a healthy pregnancy this time! And develop a healthy relationship with food ❤0 -
Simplicity and small changes you can sustain long-term. I incorporate fruits and vegetables daily and try to consume 7-8 servings daily by eating a green smoothie almost daily during the weekdays. Creating one healthy habit until it becomes a lifestyle then incorporate a new healthy habit. For example, drinking 8 glasses of water and achieving this goal daily. I don't allow myself to have any sugary drinks unless I have met my daily water requirements. Most of the time, you are too full or no longer craving sugar drink if you keep yourself hydrated. Review your not so healthy habit and make ONE small change. Good luck!
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If you don't like meat, but also don't like super-processed meat substitutes, do you like eggs, beans, lentils, quinoa, peas, nuts, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese? Those are all protein sources....
I like to make sure I get lots of veggies each day, and a good variety so mix it up. Whole grains, protein. That's the basic meal idea.1 -
The cheapest is whole fruits, vegetables and whole grains and zero processed as you are buying in bulk. Keep in mind find what is sustainable for you based on your dietary needs and likes and wants.0
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That's exactly what I was going to post.0 -
kyliempressnell1229 wrote: »I've dabbled in using meat substitutes but feel like the whole processed food thing makes it worse than eating actual meat... so I'm torn because I don't want to fill my body with garbage but can't stand meat
I don't like meat and neither does my daughter. There's only one meat substitute we like, and that's Beyond Beef crumbles.
Other than that, our protein comes from cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, lentils, various beans and bean pastas, and eggs and egg whites with smaller amounts coming from whole grains and nuts. We round out our menus with plenty of vegetables and tubers, some fruit, and have occasional splurges like cookies or ice cream.
I feel like eating like that is the healthiest diet (not necessarily the vegetarian part). It's a good mix of nourishing food along with some indulgences along the way (because life is short and we eat good food the majority of the time) and everything is about balance.0 -
kyliempressnell1229 wrote: »I want some opinions. No right or wrong answers. What do you think is the healthiest way to eat? What's the most sustainable? What's the cheapest?
I'm a mother of soon to be 3 (2 plus 1 baking) and want to prepare the best foods for my family with out breaking the bank or depriving of nutrients. I am currently plant based and since finding out I'm pregnant fear that it is not sustainable because simply I've been wanting eggs for breakfast haha
Let's see what everyone thinks!
For me-I eat a varied diet and haven't cut out any of the foods I like, I've just learned how to fit them into my calorie goals. I eat veggies, whole grains, lean meats, fish, eggs and fruit. I also eat fast food, 'processed' foods, drink diet soda, foods with added sugar, chips etc.
I've lost around 50lbs, am in excellent health by every marker my doctor uses and I'm one of the very few people who are successfully maintaining the weight loss-going on 4 years now (I'm also a participant of the NWCR).
I'm doing things in a realistic and sustainable way for me, for the next 40+ years 2 -
kyliempressnell1229 wrote: »I want some opinions. No right or wrong answers. What do you think is the healthiest way to eat? What's the most sustainable? What's the cheapest?
I'm a mother of soon to be 3 (2 plus 1 baking) and want to prepare the best foods for my family with out breaking the bank or depriving of nutrients. I am currently plant based and since finding out I'm pregnant fear that it is not sustainable because simply I've been wanting eggs for breakfast haha
Let's see what everyone thinks!
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Motorsheen wrote: »kyliempressnell1229 wrote: »I want some opinions. No right or wrong answers. What do you think is the healthiest way to eat? What's the most sustainable? What's the cheapest?
I'm a mother of soon to be 3 (2 plus 1 baking) and want to prepare the best foods for my family with out breaking the bank or depriving of nutrients. I am currently plant based and since finding out I'm pregnant fear that it is not sustainable because simply I've been wanting eggs for breakfast haha
Let's see what everyone thinks!
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