Clean Eating-MSE style!

Broke_Kitty

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

I'm thinking I could make an absolute fortune devising a "diet handbook" but exploiting vulnerable people isn't my thing


These threads seriously make me cry

Eating clean isn't a diet :rotfl:

paulineb_2

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

I'm thinking I could make an absolute fortune devising a "diet handbook" but exploiting vulnerable people isn't my thing


These threads seriously make me cry

Why? Eating clean is just another term for healthy eating. I know people who eat that way most of the time and probably dont call it eating clean.

Im not sure if its a phrase more commonly used in the USA than here and its not a phrase I really like. But lots of companies exploit vulnerable people in my view, herbalife, body by vi. Its possible to get healthy eating advice off the internet for nothing and yes you need to proceed with caution but there are some really good sites about exercise and healthy eating, doesnt exploit anyone in my view.

I have more issue with large diet companies who rake in an absolute fortune than people posting blogs on the internet to try and give people a bit of support, because if you are sensible, you'll do a bit of research and not take everything you read at face value

My view also is that some of these slimming clubs who take in 20 plus quid a month from some people, who need to lose weight, give out diet advice thats verging on the absolute ridiculous.

Broke_Kitty

While on the subject though, just wanted to say, for those who might be new to the idea of cutting out processed foods etc - it's very important that you DON'T come at it like a 'diet'.

Restricting yourself completely is never the way to go, and having a 'cheat' meal every once in a while is perfectly healthy - it's when you eat crap every day that it isn't healthy. Once or twice a week won't kill you, and will hopefully help you to stick to your guns the rest of the time.

You won't get fat/unhealthy from one takeaway, just like you don't lose weight/get healthy from one salad

Enjoy being healthy and don't grow to resent it

paulineb_2

Blue_Bird wrote: »

I think I've only had bulgar wheat in soup, unless I'm confusing it with something else. I'm yet to try quinoa, I'll be disappointed if it is gritty

I was thinking as a veggie that it's quite hard to get enough protein, but I think with all the nuts/yoghurt/milk/cheese I get enough, my only concern is that it's not very lean. I do eat soya beans fairly often (I buy them frozen from Tesco or Asda and chuck them in most things.) I also have tofu, but I only ever buy the Cauldron pre-prepped one; I'm at a loss for what to do with it other than stir fry it. I don't eat Quorn (it's a texture thing again!) so I don't have that as an option. I guess I'm quite picky!!:rotfl:

I eat tofu, but I try not and eat too much of it. I buy it bland and add in some sauces or you can just scramble it with a bit of turmeric and some chilli powder, some spring onions etc. I do stir fry most of the tofu I make but theres loads of things you can do with it.

I dont eat quorn either. I take a protein shake after I work out, I buy hemp powder as I dont eat dairy, because Im sure my protein intake is a bit on the low side.

paulineb_2

This isnt a clean eating site, its a site that gives recipes out from whatever you have got lying in your cupboards, https://www.supercook.com

Broke_Kitty

paulineb wrote: »

Why? Eating clean is just another term for healthy eating. I know people who eat that way most of the time and probably dont call it eating clean.

Im not sure if its a phrase more commonly used in the USA than here and its not a phrase I really like. But lots of companies exploit vulnerable people in my view, herbalife, body by vi. Its possible to get healthy eating advice off the internet for nothing and yes you need to proceed with caution but there are some really good sites about exercise and healthy eating, doesnt exploit anyone in my view.

I have more issue with large diet companies who rake in an absolute fortune than people posting blogs on the internet to try and give people a bit of support, because if you are sensible, you'll do a bit of research and not take everything you read at face value

My view also is that some of these slimming clubs who take in 20 plus quid a month from some people, who need to lose weight, give out diet advice thats verging on the absolute ridiculous.

This. All of this. :T

nlj1520

Brokekitty, it's the organic meat and the amount of it that is costing me. I never ate much processed food before, but I ate much less protein and a lot of cheese. To train as intensely as I do and build lean muscle I need to eat a lot of protein and without dairy products and limiting carbs it needs to come from meat mainly. In theory I should only be eating grass fed meat that's had no supplements in it's diet. There are packs of meat out there on the training sites that fit this, but I can't do it all the time as I am semi-retired and have a (disabled) son who although he lives in a supported living placement is costing me a lot at the moment in repairs to his home and to the car (which I bought for his staff to take him to activities in).

paulineb_2

nlj1520 wrote: »

Brokekitty, it's the organic meat and the amount of it that is costing me. I never ate much processed food before, but I ate much less protein and a lot of cheese. To train as intensely as I do and build lean muscle I need to eat a lot of protein and without dairy products and limiting carbs it needs to come from meat mainly. In theory I should only be eating grass fed meat that's had no supplements in it's diet. There are packs of meat out there on the training sites that fit this, but I can't do it all the time as I am semi-retired and have a (disabled) son who although he lives in a supported living placement is costing me a lot at the moment in repairs to his home and to the car (which I bought for his staff to take him to activities in).

You can get protein from other sources. Its possible not to eat meat or dairy at all and still get enough protein in your diet.

Broke_Kitty

nlj1520 wrote: »

Brokekitty, it's the organic meat and the amount of it that is costing me. I never ate much processed food before, but I ate much less protein and a lot of cheese. To train as intensely as I do and build lean muscle I need to eat a lot of protein and without dairy products and limiting carbs it needs to come from meat mainly. In theory I should only be eating grass fed meat that's had no supplements in it's diet. There are packs of meat out there on the training sites that fit this, but I can't do it all the time as I am semi-retired and have a (disabled) son who although he lives in a supported living placement is costing me a lot at the moment in repairs to his home and to the car (which I bought for his staff to take him to activities in).

Ah if you are training a lot that makes sense! I do little to no exercise so my BMR is really not that high, I just need to consume enough to maintian my very sedentary lifestyle :rotfl:

I also stopped eating Organic a while ago just because I actually find it quite difficult to find. I buy free range instead, but if I could still get organic meat easily I would! I used to eat 100% organic and biodynamic fruit, veg and meat when I was younger, now that was amazing.

nlj1520

Paulineb......I really would welcome suggestions for alternative sources of protein. I have tried whey protein shakes and LOATHE them. Not keen on tofu, but could tolerate that if it helped. Anything you can suggest would be helpful. Am thinking about taking a supplement during training that was suggested (I think it's called BCAA) that I believe is a form of protein too. At the moment am limited in training as recovering from injury, but once back up to full function I will need to add more to achieve my goals.