Tuesday, January 4, 2011

THE SHOPPING LIST

THE SHOPPING LIST

 
Now that you are on that sexy road to health and fitness, you may ask yourself what are “acceptable” foods to have in your diet. 

Below you will find a list of power foods that will assist in your weight loss goal, as well as tone you up.
 The next time you go food shopping, make sure to take this handy, easy to read “shopping list” with you.

FRUITS:
• Cantaloupe/Honeydew Melons
• Mangos
• Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
• Grapefruit
• Grapes
• Apples
• Plums
  • Bananas (less ripe are the best - 2 or 3 times a week) 
  •Pineapple (once a week)

VEGETABLES/CARBS:
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Avocados (also a good fat)
• Dried Beans (all kinds)
• Bell Peppers
• Broccoli
• Brown Rice
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• Ezekial Bread (a flourless type of bread)
• Green Beans
• Oatmeal (slow cook)
• Onions
• Lentils
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Spinach
• Squash & Zucchini
• Sweet Potatoes & Yams
• Whole grain products (without dextrose, maltose, honey, molasses, brown sugar or corn syrup)
  • Whole grain pasta 
  •Tomatoes
PROTEIN/DAIRY

• 98 – 99% Fat Free Lean Beef, Flank Steak
• 98 – 99% Fat Free Chicken  
• 98 – 99% Ground Turkey  
• Fish: Halibut, Sole, Tuna, Salmon, Tilapia
• Eggs (whole), Egg Whites
• Nuts (only a handful)
• Rice Cake (40 calories or less)
• Tofu
• Fat Free Milk
  • Cottage Cheese 
  •Greek Yogurt (no added sugar)
FATS/CONDIMENTS

• Olive Oil/Canola Oil  
• Flaxseed Oil  
• Fish Oil (omega-3 supplement)
• Nuts: Almonds, Walnuts & Peanuts
• Avocado