Intentionally feeding your body the nutrients it needs to re-create itself is to make sure your cupboards and refrigerator are stocked with healthy foods. Failing to plan is a plan to fail. If you don't plan to have healthy foods available when and where you need them, it can be very difficult to make the change necessary to get the results you're after. Planning your meals starts by making a list before you go to the grocery store. Stock up only on quality sources of protein, carbohydrates and vegetables.
Quality Proteins:
chicken breast
turkey breast
lean ground turkey
sword fish
orange roughy
haddock
salmon
tuna
crab
lobster
shrimp
top round steak
lean ground beef
buffalo
lean ham
egg whites or substitutes
low-fat cottage cheese
Carbohydrates:
baked potato
sweet potato
yam
squash
pumpkin
steamed brown rice
steamed wild rice
pasta
oatmeal
barley
beans
corn
strawberries
melon
apple
orange
fat-free yogurt
whole-wheat bread
Vegetables:
broccoli
asparagus
lettuce
carrots
cauliflower
green beans
green peppers
mushrooms
spinach
tomato
peas
brussel sprouts
artichoke
cabbage
celery
zucchini
cucumber
onion
Choose one portion from each column in any combination for a healthy meal. Example: grilled chicken (protein), steamed brown rice (carbohydrate) and spinach (vegetable). There are so many meals you can prepare from this food list.
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