This is a really good thread! I currently do moderate low carb meals...not Atkins, per se, but not many processed foods or white foods. I have really good eating habits and keep my son and hubby on a strict diet otherwise they are out of control. Once my son gets his hands on junky foods, his behaviour is wild and with my husband, if he gets on those processed snacks, he is moody and crabby.
We eat a lot of fish, pork and chicken but not that much beef...as mentioned before, NO trans fats, they are bad and are actually toxic in your system. LOTS OF VEGGIES! I think that the most important thing for healthy eating is keep it simple and not all fats are bad, your body actually needs fat to burn fat. I also don't subscribe to depravation. If I want cookies, I actually break out a bowl and make them with REAL ingredients, real butter, real eggs...at least it's organic and not from a package that's been sitting on a shelf for 4 years!
Healthy eating habits are essential for your well being and remember if you have small children and they see you eating in a healthy way, they will follow that lead and that is the best gift you can give them!
Good luck to you all! |