Fast Food Bites, Vol. III Tips
July 22, 2010 by OCstrength
Filed under Diet, Featured
Fast Food Bites is a series of short posts, designed to set you free from the media lies that have plagued the nation for far too long. Made possible thru huge food corporations, and active lobbyists, the common folks have been brain washed into believing lies about the current state of our food supply. These posts are designed to educate my beez in peez, in order to make better diet and nutrition choices.
Welcome back, beez in peez!
Since I started these posts, I have gotten a few questions emailed to me…basically asking general things, and in a nutshell saying ‘Well, Mike…you’ve told us all this horrible news, but what the hell can we do about it?’ (just kidding, no emails. to ask a question would mean you cared…somewhat) Anyhow, for those of you that do care about your body, a healthy life, and basically not looking like a sh** pig….here are some tips. I am simply going to give you a few tips to try out, and some links to read up on. I am not going to get into pages of studies and research and other crap you don’t really care about.
You can’t really judge something until you try it. And if you never try anything new, how can you honestly expect different results?
1. Eat MEAT and NUTS for breakfast. I got this gem from CharlesPoliquin and his blogsite. I have also read other studies that point out the benefits found in this style of eating. To read the full article, click —> Here to open a new window.
Having a good breakfast, with protein, and healthy fats, is important beyond belief. Remember; we’re trying to keep the blood sugar stable during the day, and keep it there. Your typical bagel, cereal, pastries, and coffee breakfast on the go is doing nothing to help. A glass of OJ, and a bagel for breakfast, will spell disaster for staying lean. Or maybe you’re into oatmeal, or Kashi? Eating that for breakfast is going to send your day into a downward spiral.
I should point out; I don’t agree with eating red meat more than once a week for health reasons. If you look, you’ll find a wide variety of meats. I also think you should try and include some type of fiber veggie as well. But, if you can make them up later in the day…this is a good way to start breakfast. Almost anything is better than the average processed white flour breakfast most of us consume.
Find organic meats.
2. Shop More, Buy Less. In the book by Dr. Aziz, The Perfect 10 Diet- (highly recommend you buying ASAP) he discusses the average person at the market and their shopping habits. The basket was designed to hold allot of weight. Products are made to sustain a long shelf life. Refrigerators in America are HUGE. Shopping is done for a couple weeks, or even a month at a time. Change the way you shop, now!
Fresh, real food, does not last very long. If you are consuming what you should be, you will NEED fresh food on a regular basis. You should be going into the grocery store every couple of days. You will shop for 10 minutes, not 2 hours. Buying some fruits and veggies for a couple of days takes just a few minutes. You can buy eggs and meat less often, but fruits and veggies should be done every couple of days. It’s just too easy to ‘not have fruit’ at the house, causing you to reach for a cookie instead. Why? Because, cookies can last over a year in your cabinets!
Do it on your lunch break, on the way home, try different stores, use the EXPRESS line…you will find time. I should also mention; shopping every couple of days allows you to check the ‘clearance’ rack for great deals. It’s always nice to find some organic apples for half off, or some wild caught salmon on special because the due date is coming up. Just scoop up that bargain and cook it for dinner the same day!
Double coupons, triple the weight.
2B. Shop at the farmers market once in a while. It’s not that hard, they have them in almost all communities now, and it’s also a good way to support some local farmers…and stop donating to the fu**s that are screwing us over! It’s a bit more work, as you’ll have to sort and package the veggies yourself at home, but well worth the benefits. I usually once a week and stock up on veggies that will last, bread, eggs, and some nuts. When I can find it, I’ll also pick up some cheese made from raw milk.
3. Learn to like vegetables, different vegetables, different forms, all of the time. I know, I know…I have repeated this more than once. But, it needs to be said AGAIN. Try vegetables, try many, try em’ often, and include them with meals. People that have this ‘I don’t like vegetables’ attitude are pretty much doomed. Why? Well, first off, they’ve already set their mind to not liking them….we all know the mind is more powerful than the taste buds. You also have to realize, it’s pretty likely that your taste buds have been screwed up over the years and are now seeking a sugary sensation at each and every feast. They can be trained, they must be trained, and you will get them back to what they were designed to enjoy- Real Food.
How, Mike? You said tips…not ranting.
Salads. I know, I know- I hate em too. It’s crap, boring, for girly men, and people trying to save the world. Whatever… Get creative, use fruit, nuts, and yogurt. Stay away from fat free dressings that include hydrogenated oils aka trans fats, and use a little olive oil if you like the taste. You can make your own salads that you enjoy, add meat. The point is to get some fiber rich veggies in. If you eat plenty of greens with your meal, you don’t have to worry about eating a bunch of salads…I’m just sayin’.
Snacks: How about bell peppers with hummus? In an effort to get the veggie intake up, we’ll ignore the issues of the microwave…so get some steamer bags and heat em up in 2 minutes flat! If you’re in an office all day, this is perfect. Don’t be afraid of some organic unsalted butter, flavor it up. How about an omelet with 3 types of veggies for breakfast? Of course we don’t have endless time to cook before work, but what about just 2 days per week?
Dinner: Make it a rule, every night there will be 2 types of vegetables included. Instead of the normal asparagus, corn, green beans, or potato- try some spinach. Steam some cauliflower and add a little cheese or butter. Stuff bell peppers with more vegetables! How about stir fry 2x per week with at least 3 veggies? I mean, really, the options are pretty open if you put some effort into it. Most people get their ‘veggie intake’ from the lettuce and tomato that comes on the burger…that they get thru the window- don’t be that guy.
It doesn't have to be this boring.
Juices: Make your own, adjust for your taste. If you can’t find a sensational mouth party of a taste, pound a cup of whatever you can at least 3x per week.
Super Foods: There are different brands, but these are great to use as a supplemental source. NO…this does not mean you can avoid vegetables and get the same effect by drinking these. This is the one I use, click –> Here for the info on it.
Start making better choices, maybe not all at once- just start. Over time, they add up, and become habits.
-Mike.
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Another great article!
And don’t forget, cooking vegetables does not have to be a production…a little water (and your fresh or frozen veggies of choice) in a covered dish in the nuke-mo-tron for a few minutes…done. Or bake a squash…just cut the damn thing in half and throw it in the oven. Possibly less effort than driving to McDonalds, nearly as quick.