Slowly get rid of sugar and dairy. Its amazing what can happen!

Just joined today. Have been researching Clean Eating. Decided today to commit to this life style change. Any tips on cleaning my pantry, refrigerator and counter replacing the food items with clean food, without going bankrupt? Also, is it easier to go all in or, as some suggest, gradually move into it, 1 meal to 2 meals, to 3 meals per day, replacing items as you go?

I'm usually an all-in-kind-of person.

This is the way I want to eat and do most of the time. 2018, the year my health will be changed for the good. Any tips

rgec58 wrote: »

As I look at transitioning to this healthy way of eating, I think planning will be a significant aspect of being successful and consistent. I went through our pantry and refrigerator. What I found was frightening. Added sugar, added salt (sometimes hidden), preservatives...even in shredded cheese, which has an additive that keeps it from sticking together or molding. We are going to plan our meals, purchase what we need for them and start replacing items in our pantry and refrigerator as we go. Can't look back, have to look forward.

I would use up what you have but then find different things to replace them with. I grate cheese myself and freeze it (for example) and use it later on lasagne or if I make a quiche.

Do you have a cash and carry place like cost-co ? maybe try shopping there. Its in bulk, but you can make larger portions and freeze some for another day. I buy meat like this as its really expensive here in Switzerland then I portion it out and freeze in 500g bags to use later.

Instead of buying pasta sauces use a tin of tomatoes and add herbs to your own taste. much cheaper than shop bought sauces and you can control the sugar and salt if thats an issue for you.

zafarlikefood wrote: »

Hi! - Eager to loose some kilo's - any tips apart from walking/running!

get some small hand weights or some of those wrist weights and use your arms more whilst running/walking. Its made quite a difference to me and is an easy change. join a gym class and make friends there. It will make going on a weekly basis more fun. If thats not an option download some workout apps to use at home. I use yoga studio and a 7 minute workout app.

I also try to do my workout in the morning as then I am less likely to be naughty with for choices later in the day... I also plan my daily food diary and If I want to add in a glass of wine... I spend longer on the treadmill or rowing machine. That also makes me realise how much I have to work for that glass of wine and I appreciate it a little more.

rgec58 wrote: »

Is Ezekiel Bread sprouted bread considered "clean?"

I have no idea what that Ezekiel Bread is I'm afraid.... I live in Switzerland and don't get anywhere near the amount of products I see people talk about on here.
My 'ready meal' section in the supermarket only have ready made pasta - ravioli- and pizzas. our frozen food section is about half an aisle in the supermarket....
'clean eating' or cooking 'whole foods' is the default here...