Originally Posted by Turboem1
I was just wondering if it would be possible for people to help me compile a list of all healthy foods to eat throughout the day. Sometimes I have trouble deciding what to eat and I am looking for some variety. My problem so far has been a lifestyle change in my eating habits. I can get into an exercise ruitine ok but I am new so sometimes I am not sure how bad something may be and not know how good something else may be.
It would be simpler if the foods weren't something you should only have a little bit of. I understand you shouldn't eat a million servings of any food but I am going to leave things off that should be eaten in moderation like chocolate, those energy gel things or something similar. I figure it will be broken down into categories. This sounded like a good idea in my head, but it may not be
This list will be for
weightloss.
Breakfast:
- Egg Whites with a yolk every now and then
- Oatmeal
- Cereal (Kashi Go Lean Crunch, Cheerios, Rice Krispies)
Lunch:
- Grilled Chicken
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Turkey Sandwich
Dinner:
- Grilled Chicken
- Lean beef
- Fish
- Brocoli
- String Beans
- Sweet Potato
- Peas
- Carrots
Snacks:
- Almonds
Pre Ride:
During Ride:
- Water
- Gatorade
Post Ride:
Beverages:
- Water
- Seltzer
- Skim Milk with Vitamin A & D
As you can see I am new and some of the stuff listed here might not even be right. Any suggestions for setup or anything to add remove please let me know and I will continue to edit this post. Please post information about what you have done and what worked for you. I think this would be a good thing to get going and could help a lot of people who are trying to lose weight but don't know exactly what foods to choose. Thank you for your time.
A few guidelines:
1) Avoid processed sugar and processed starches, and be careful with things like potatoes. An online search will give you a list of high-glycemic foods - you should avoid those *except for* the high glycemic vegetables, which are okay.
High glycemic foods cause your blood sugar to spike, which causes an insulin response, which converts the sugar to fat, your blood sugar drops, and you get hungry again. High glycemic vegetables are okay because they aren't very calorie-dense.
Both cheerios and rice krispies are bad in this respect. Look at the label, and you'll find both white flour and sugar.
2) Refined sugars etc. are okay for pre-ride, during the ride, and right after the ride.
Buy yourself a copy of South beach diet.