Working on eating healthier- bought the book "Eat This, Not That" by David Zinczenko, and it is a pretty great book. Has very useful information.
Working on eating some of the Super Foods or Power 12:
1. Almonds & Other nuts
Super Powers: Builds muscle, curbs cravings, Protein, vitamins, fiber, etc
2. Beans & Other Legumes
Super Powers: Builds muscle, burns fat, aids digestion, high fiber & protein, fights against disease
3. Spinach & Other green veggies
Super Powers: Neutralizing free radicals (molecules that increase the aging process), vitamins, fibers
4. Low-fat Dairy
Super Powers: Building strong bones, firing up weight loss, vitamins & minerals
5. Instant Oatmeal (unsweetened/unflavored)
Super Powers: Boosting energy & sex drive, reducing cholesterol, maintaining blood sugar levels, fiber
6.Eggs
Super Powers: Building muscle, burning fat, protein, vitamins
7. Turkey & other lean meats
Super Powers: Building muscle, improving immune system, protein & vitamins
8. Peanut Butter (all-natural sugar free)
Super Powers: Building muscle, burning fat, protein & vitamins
9. Olive Oil
Super Powers: Lowers cholesterol, boosts immune system, vitamin E
10. Whole Grain Breads & Cereal
Super Powers: Prevents your body from storing fat, fiber, vitamins & minerals
11. Extra-Protein Whey Powder
Super Powers: Building muscle, burning fat, protein
12. Raspberries and other berries
Super Powers: Protecting your heart, enhancing eyesight, improving memory, preventing cravings, antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C
Most of these are easy for me to fit in...the only ones that I haven't gotten around to: Sugar Free PB & Extra-Protein Whey Powder (only had it at smoothie king, haven't bought it at home). I actually love the rest of this stuff.
Pretty easy to incorporate most of this stuff for daily snacks or meals.
