What about bacon?
One of the main arguments against bacon is that it’s high in saturated fat. Beyond that, bacon can be filled with nitrates or nitrites, which are known carcinogens, as well as all kinds of other preservatives. You can certainly buy very good, pasture raised bacon without all that crap in it, and it’s perfectly fine. Just read the labels and ask at your grocery store to know what you’re getting. There shouldn’t be much in your bacon besides the meat, salt, spices, and sometimes a natural anti-microbial like sodium lactate.
What if I go out to eat?
Say you go out to breakfast and order an omelet with veggies. You may not know exactly how it is cooked, but it’s okay. That is one thing you can turn a blind eye to. BUT if you order steak and it comes with a creamy sauce on top, subtract 5. Most times that you eat out you will subtract 5 for a topping or side, but I don’t believe you should be punished when you are making good choices when eating out.
What should I subtract if I nibble on my kids’ food?
Subtract 5. Those calories add up. If you know you will lose points you are less likely do it. (unless your kids are eating vegetables then it‘s not a cheat.)
Can I use spices?
Of Course How else do you make all these vegetables taste good?
What are some snack ideas?
You may eat these between meals whenever you become hungry:
fresh fruit of any kind
cottage cheese - plain or with fresh fruit
beef jerky
raw vegetables: carrots, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, cauliflower (with homemade guacamole, salsa dip, or almond butter)
cold skinless, broiled chicken breast
avocado or tomato slices
nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts, Hazelnuts
hard-boiled egg
cold slices of lean beef
peel-and-eat-shrimp
unsalted sunflower seeds
Pre-WOD power snack - ½ apple, 1 oz beef jerky, 3 almonds
One of the main arguments against bacon is that it’s high in saturated fat. Beyond that, bacon can be filled with nitrates or nitrites, which are known carcinogens, as well as all kinds of other preservatives. You can certainly buy very good, pasture raised bacon without all that crap in it, and it’s perfectly fine. Just read the labels and ask at your grocery store to know what you’re getting. There shouldn’t be much in your bacon besides the meat, salt, spices, and sometimes a natural anti-microbial like sodium lactate.
What if I go out to eat?
Say you go out to breakfast and order an omelet with veggies. You may not know exactly how it is cooked, but it’s okay. That is one thing you can turn a blind eye to. BUT if you order steak and it comes with a creamy sauce on top, subtract 5. Most times that you eat out you will subtract 5 for a topping or side, but I don’t believe you should be punished when you are making good choices when eating out.
What should I subtract if I nibble on my kids’ food?
Subtract 5. Those calories add up. If you know you will lose points you are less likely do it. (unless your kids are eating vegetables then it‘s not a cheat.)
Can I use spices?
Of Course How else do you make all these vegetables taste good?
What are some snack ideas?
You may eat these between meals whenever you become hungry:
fresh fruit of any kind
cottage cheese - plain or with fresh fruit
beef jerky
raw vegetables: carrots, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, cauliflower (with homemade guacamole, salsa dip, or almond butter)
cold skinless, broiled chicken breast
avocado or tomato slices
nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts, Hazelnuts
hard-boiled egg
cold slices of lean beef
peel-and-eat-shrimp
unsalted sunflower seeds
Pre-WOD power snack - ½ apple, 1 oz beef jerky, 3 almonds