I have started a new initiative the past week or so to be conscientious of what I am eating. It's a semi-diet, but more of a lifestyle change.
Before you read on, I just want you to know this isn't going to be a post of pro-organic this and that. While I think some things are good organic, I can't justify the price to myself when the un-organic product is basically the same.
Here's what I've been focusing on...Cutting out high fructose corn syrup and simple carbohydrates.
Sounds easy huh?
Well, I'm coming to find out it isn't!
Turns out high fructose corn syrup is in almost everything!
Take for example to 2 picture below:
Which do you think is better for you?
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Did you guess the Greek? You're right!
The original yogurt contains high fructose corn syrup, as well as the 'light' yougurt contains that AND aspertaime. Neither one are good for you.
Whereas, the Greek doesn't have either one, is Gluten free, and is made from cows milk that hasn't been treated or any additives....uh...added.
(I know that sounds so educated coming from a college grad, but I couldn't think how else to say it.)
When I went up and down the grocery store aisles yesterday, I became rather educated. Most everything that is 'reduced fat' or 'fat free' has either aspertaime or high fructose corn syrup in it to enhance the flavor.
As for the simple carbohydrates- these are simple sugars that once ingested convert to glucose if you're lacking..or fat if you have enough glucose. So, I've cut out the sugary cereals, mac and cheese, white bread, and other things. Complex carbohydrates are still good though: whole grain breads, potatoes, and a few other things..
My meals now take more preparation and planning, but I'm feeling better about myself and I feel healthier.
Hopefully I'll keep it up.
If you have any recipes or food products that you like and are healthy, please share!
As for the simple carbohydrates- these are simple sugars that once ingested convert to glucose if you're lacking..or fat if you have enough glucose. So, I've cut out the sugary cereals, mac and cheese, white bread, and other things. Complex carbohydrates are still good though: whole grain breads, potatoes, and a few other things..
My meals now take more preparation and planning, but I'm feeling better about myself and I feel healthier.
Hopefully I'll keep it up.
If you have any recipes or food products that you like and are healthy, please share!
Good for you. You really do feel a big difference when you eat healthy for an extended period of time. Last year Hitler & I made a pretty dramatic change in the way we ate. We took a health class a couple years ago so we busted out the book for a refresher & started doing more things we should have been doing like drinking milk & more veggies and all that. We even quit eating processed foods as much as we could and made things from scratch to cut out the majority of the high fructose corn syrup. It really is in EverYthing. I bought wheat flour so that when I make things I use part white part wheat(can make the swap completly cuz that changes the flavor & texture too much),even in cookies.
ReplyDeleteHey we are on the same kick over here at our house and I love greek yogurt, so that is exciting to hear.
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