Change your oils!
This first one is super easy and super beneficial. I really recommend getting the various canola/vegetable oils out of the house. The unfortunate truth behind these oils is that they can really be harmful to your health. For detailed information on this check out this link.
You can greatly improve your overall health simply by replacing them with things like a good olive oil and coconut oil.
Change your flour!
Finding coconut and almond flour was a small miracle in my life. I vividly remember my first big craving after giving up grains, and it was for lemon poppyseed muffins. I made a desperate online search for a healthier alternative, invested is some coconut flour and was able to indulge for a day; And I do mean a day. I think my husband and I ate every single muffin that Sunday.
I paid the price for that over-indulgence dearly...spending the evening on the couch...bloated, with a stomach ache that lasted for hours. I have since learned some control. This is the key word here: CONTROL. These flours are meant to replace treats and should be treated as just that...treats. Switching your Bisquick pancake breakfast to almond flour pancakes three or four days a week is probably not the best idea. But knowing that there is a great recipe waiting for you on a relaxing Saturday morning will certainly make it easier to make good choices the rest of the week.
Change your produce!
And eat MORE of it! Organic and/or local really is the way to go. Most of you will know that a garden tomato tastes better than one from the store. Not only is the flavor better, but they also have more nutrition and little to no chemicals or pesticides. Fortunately there is still plenty of summer left to take advantage of the local farmers markets and there is one in the area at least five days a week. Check out this schedule.The Peoples Food Coop on 5th and Cass Street in downtown La Crosse has some of the best and cheapest produce in town. I do know that organic is often more expensive and many of you may be on a budget. Here is a list that is updated every year to tell you about the best fruits and vegetables to buy organic and the safest ones to continue to buy conventional.
Change your meats!
Switching over to grass-fed meat, wild game (good news for hunters!), free-range chicken or turkey, and wild caught fish will get you the best nutrition for sure. The catch? It is for sure more expensive. Again, the Peoples Food Coop is my go-to here. You can get grass-fed beef for around $5 a pound, and they also sell grass-fed beef steaks, lamb, bison, wild caught fish and more, There are also several local meat vendors at the Cameron Park Farmers Market on Friday evenings, and several area farms you can purchase meat from directly.
Some key points to remember here! You don't have to be perfect to be healthy. The conventional steak on sale will always be better than the bagel sandwich. No matter where the burger comes from, you will always be better off without the bun. Top it off with a fried egg and some avocado and you have a pretty delicious meal!
Change your attitude!
Choosing not to eat something versus thinking you CAN'T eat something can make all of the difference in the world. Train yourself to think differently, approach your meals with a different mindset and don't forget to just ignore those around you who try to tempt you with the office cookie. You can enjoy your garden fresh cucumbers or apple slices and smile, knowing in your mind who is really getting the reward here.
Hope this helps! Please don't hesitate to utilize your trainers as resources, we are here to help! Facebook and email (info@eupraxia.us) are excellent ways to reach out!
Stay Healthy!
~Lindsay
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