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jar-of-glitter: Simple Changes #1
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prettybalanced: “Detox Salad”
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leanmeanworkoutmachine: 1. Apples 1st Choice (Natural State): Apple 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Applesauce Limit (Highly Processed): Apple toaster pastry Shopping Tip: While applesauce is a healthy choice, it has fewer nutrients than a whole apple. 2. Oranges 1st Choice (Natural State): Orange 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): 100% orange juice Limit (Highly Processed): Orange drink Shopping Tip: Many fruit drinks contain high fructose corn syrup and little real juice. 3. Strawberries 1st Choice (Natural State): Fresh strawberries 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Strawberry preserves Limit (Highly Processed): Strawberry gelatin dessert Shopping Tip: Gelatin desserts usually contain artificial strawberry flavor, not real fruit. 4. Peaches 1st Choice (Natural State): Peach 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Canned peaches in 100% juice Limit (Highly Processed): Canned peaches in heavy syrup Shopping Tip: Fruit canned in heavy syrup has more sugar and calories than fresh fruit. 5. Figs 1st Choice (Natural State): Fresh figs 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Fig preserves Limit (Highly Processed): Fig sandwich cookies Shopping Tip: Packaged fruit cookies may contain refined sugar and preservatives. 6. Pineapple 1st Choice (Natural State): Pineapple 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Canned diced pineapple Limit (Highly Processed): Pineapple cocktail cup Shopping Tip: Fresh pineapple is higher in vitamins C and A and beta-carotene than canned. 7. Corn 1st Choice (Natural State): Corn on the cob 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Corn tortilla chips Limit (Highly Processed): Cornflakes Shopping Tip: Buy tortilla chips with just three ingredients: whole corn, oil, and salt — and eat in moderation. 8. Spinach 1st Choice (Natural State): Spinach 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Bagged prewashed spinach Limit (Highly Processed): Frozen creamed spinach Shopping Tip: When buying frozen vegetables, avoid those packaged with sodium-rich sauces. Buy plain and add your own light sauce. 9. Garlic 1st Choice (Natural State): Garlic 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Jarred minced garlic Limit (Highly Processed): Bottled garlic marinade Shopping Tip: Minced fresh garlic is cheaper and more flavorful than jarred. 10. Carrots 1st Choice (Natural State): Carrots 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Baby carrots Limit (Highly Processed): Frozen honey-glazed carrots Shopping Tip: Baby carrots are healthy but more expensive than regular-size loose carrots. 11. Soup 1st Choice (Natural State): Soup from scratch 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Canned soup Limit (Highly Processed): Dehydrated soup mix Shopping Tip: Homemade soup often has less sodium and more flavor than canned. 12. Ham 1st Choice (Natural State): Heritage ham 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Deli ham Limit (Highly Processed): Packaged deli bologna Shopping Tip: Heritage varieties of pork are much less likely to contain hormones than factory meat 13. Turkey 1st Choice (Natural State): Whole turkey 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Deli turkey Limit (Highly Processed): Store-bought turkey meatballs Shopping Tip: If you buy turkey and other meats at the deli counter, ask for brands free of fillers and nitrates. 14. Beef 1st Choice (Natural State): Grass-fed beef 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Grain-fed beef Limit (Highly Processed): Frozen beef patties Shopping Tip: Grass-fed meat is higher in nutrients and lower in fat than grain-fed beef. 15. Chicken 1st Choice (Natural State): Fresh chicken breasts 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Deli sliced chicken Limit (Highly Processed): Chicken nuggets Shopping Tip: Chicken nuggets contain very little real chicken. 16. Eggs 1st Choice (Natural State): Pasture-raised eggs 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Omega-3-fortified eggs Limit (Highly Processed): Egg beaters Shopping Tip: Pasture-raised eggs may have 35% less saturated fat, 60% more vitamin A, and 200% more omega-3s compared to omega-3-fortified eggs and egg beaters, which come from chickens kept in coops. 17. Cream 1st Choice (Natural State): Cream 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Fat-free half cream / half milk Limit (Highly Processed): Flavored dairy creamer Shopping Tip: Flavored dairy creamers are often made with colorings, artificial flavors, and corn syrup. 18. Yogurt 1st Choice (Natural State): Plain yogurt 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Flavored yogurt Limit (Highly Processed): Flavored yogurt drink Shopping Tip: Buy plain yogurt and flavor it at home with honey or fresh fruit. 19. Bread 1st Choice (Natural State): Whole grain bread 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Wheat bread Limit (Highly Processed): Fortified white bread Shopping Tip: If a whole grain isn’t the first ingredient, you’re missing out on nutrients. 20. Pasta 1st Choice (Natural State): Dried whole wheat pasta 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Dried white pasta Limit (Highly Processed): Instant noodles Shopping Tip: Whole grain pasta is higher in antioxidants than white or instant noodles. 21. Rice 1st Choice (Natural State): Brown rice 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): White rice Limit (Highly Processed): Flavored instant rice Shopping Tip: Brown rice, unlike white, hasn’t had its fiber-rich layers of bran and germ removed. 22. Nuts 1st Choice (Natural State): Peanuts 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Natural peanut butter Limit (Highly Processed): Processed peanut butter Shopping Tip: Natural peanut butter should contain only peanuts and a dash of salt. 23. Soy 1st Choice (Natural State): Fresh edamame (whole soybeans) 2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Tofu Limit (Highly Processed): Frozen veggie burgers (containing soy ingredients) Shopping Tip: Frozen veggie burgers are vegetarian-friendly but are highly processed.
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a-new: p-a-c-i-f-i-c-o: yumm fuck no one will ever give me enough sushi
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missapplebottom: How cute is THAT?! :))
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thefitty: (via imgTumble)
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