New Beginnings

So how many times have you told yourself that you are going to do something good for yourself? You are going to eat healthy and “get in shape”. Lately I have been telling myself this everyday. There are times I tell myself I wont eat that cookie just because someone offers it to me but then I fee bad not taking it or let them convince me to eat it. Afterward I realize the “pleasure” of eating it was eclipsed but the regret I feel for eating it. So now I am going to start my journey. No excuses! I am excited to learn new things and share what I learned with others. 

Day One of Non-Processed Foods

So I am sure that everyone who doesn't eat processed foods knows that it can be very challenging to find things that are not processed. Even meats I thought would be clean have what they call "natural favors" added to the meat in a solution. I could not find one item of meat which didn't have this on the label. I am pretty sure I will have to go to a butcher to find what I am looking for. Produce on the other hand has been easier. There is a food coop called Bountiful Basket (click on the name for link to website) where you can contribute a $15 to purchase produce in a group. You get a basket of 50% fruits and 50% vegetables. There is an option of receiving organic for an additional $10. I haven't done this yet but I plan on giving it a try. Friends of mine have done it and they say the price is good for what you receive. Just be on time to the location you specified to pick it up and be sure to check the night before to make sure nothing has changed. If you aren't there when you are supposed to be they will donate your portion.

Today I bought:

• Fresh Broccoli 
• Bananas
• Apples
• Almonds
• Rolled Oats (I grind a container to use as flour. It is not processed and cheaper than the oat flour you buy in the store)
• Grapes (good frozen for snacks on hot day)
• Eggs 
• Chicken

I am excited for this life style change. It will take discipline. I will have to dive into this whole heartedly. For now I am going to eat as cleanly as I can. I hope to find reasonably priced organic eggs and meats with no additives. If anyone has any suggestions let me know! 

Non-processed Food Diet

So I have started researching diet with non-processed foods. It seems like it would be hard at first but I want to eat as clean as I can. I found a website which has helped me get a better idea of what is processed and what is healthy ( http://www.getting-started-with-healthy-eating.com/). The site provides good information and helps you get started eating healthy and clean. I will be grocery shopping today. Later I will let you all know what my grocery list looks like.