If you are reading this we already have something in common, trying to figure out the weight loss game. What a curse to go through your entire life trying to lose weight. This blog will tell you what I have done, what I believe and what I am doing to manage my weight. I encourage your questions and comments.
Catherine Grace

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Food Staples

Here is a list of food that I like to always have on hand. Remeber, this isn't all I eat, just my basics.
Carbs
potatoes
sweet potatoes
rice                                                      
whole wheat pasta                                    
whole wheat pastry flour
unbleached flour
natural whole grain bread
Gosh I'm hot!
Fats
canola oil
olive oil
natural peanut butter
earth balance butter
olives
avocados
Protein
fresh caught fish
venison
beans, dried
tofu
nuts, almonds and cashews
seeds sunflower & sesame
almond/soy milk
Veggies
frozen:
broccoli
spinach
brussel sprouts
Fresh:
cabbage
carrots 
organic spring mix
cabbage
peppers
Friut
frozen blueberries every morning on my oatmeal.
bananas
seasonal fruit
apples, oranges, strawberries, pineapple, peaches...
Seasonings
White and aged balsamic vinegar
organic kethup                                                                                                                                             
organic herbs and spices
local maple syrup
agave syrup
cocoa powder
onions
garlic
yeast
nutritional yeast
dried hot peppers


Note that some foods come under more than one category. I try to buy organic and locally grown when possible.
Go to your cupboard and throw out anything that has hydrogenated fats, trans fats and has excessive sugar like those cookies that are also loaded with fat, sugar and preservatives. Ditch the pop (soda), energy and vitamin drinks and anything artificially sweetened.

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