What are some of the best things to eat?

[DavidCopafeel]

I'm kind of new at this whole health business. I've asked different people about what healthy is, including vegans, and I always get a different answer. I figured you guys would know a thing or two about being healthy. So what are some of the best things to eat? And how much of each? Just to get a general idea of the landscape, you know.

[tnubs]

tuna, chicken, rice, veggies/fruits for starters

[DavidCopafeel]

I forgot to mention, I'm an ectomorph. Don't know if that changes anything.

[planetfuzz]

Don't talk to vegans. They aren't people.

[DavidCopafeel]

My environmental science preacher was a vegan. Horrible class.

[lennoxchi]

Don't talk to vegans. They aren't people.

you got that right. to the op, what are you're goals? just simply eating healthy is not specific enough.

[reptone]

Chicken, Turkey, Fish, lean beef
Broccoli, spinach,sweet potato,all veggies
Apples, oranges, banana,berries,melon, all fruits
Rice, oats,nuts, peanut butter
Skim milk, whey protein powder
Water
Water
Water
MORE Water

[planetfuzz]

you got that right. to the op, what are you're goals? just simply eating healthy is not specific enough.

That is true. Your goals will have a lot to do with your diet. A good start to eating clean would be to just eat real food.

[DavidCopafeel]

Yeah, I suppose you are right. I wasn't sure what to ask, you know, since I'm new at all this. So what are my goals? Maybe to get to about 180 pounds or so. Get a little bit of muscle, not to be a bodybuilder, but to get a little muscle, enough that can be noticed, and mainly to have a sustainable diet that can carry me into old age. As for real food, does pasta with powdery seasonings (you know, the kind that comes in a box) count as real food? And I certainly need to drink more water, holy crap I need to drink more water.

[n87]

Agree with all of the above. Also, cottage cheese, eggs.

[planetfuzz]

Yeah, I suppose you are right. I wasn't sure what to ask, you know, since I'm new at all this. So what are my goals? Maybe to get to about 180 pounds or so. Get a little bit of muscle, not to be a bodybuilder, but to get a little muscle, enough that can be noticed, and mainly to have a sustainable diet that can carry me into old age. As for real food, does pasta with powdery seasonings (you know, the kind that comes in a box) count as real food? And I certainly need to drink more water, holy crap I need to drink more water.

Well of course whole wheat pasta is the best. The powdery seasoning could be loaded with tons of crap you don't want (msg maybe). I would just stick with whole spices.

That's not a complete meal without some protein and some veggies though. Frozen veggies are not as good quality wise but they are still good and much cheaper.

[Blacktail]

Whole non-processed foods. Lean organic or wild meats. Organic veggies/fruits. Water. Whey protein. Foods that do not include HFCS and or fructose not including fruit itself which is different.

[DerickVonD]

Well of course whole wheat pasta is the best. The powdery seasoning could be loaded with tons of crap you don't want (msg maybe). I would just stick with whole spices.

That's not a complete meal without some protein and some veggies though. Frozen veggies are not as good quality wise but they are still good and much cheaper.

pack some butter on those veggies

[sanchezgreg18]

how come no one has mentioned healthy fats???? olive oil, fish oil,coconut oil, mac nut oil, nuts, almond butter, natty peanut butter. no jiffy with hydrogenated oils and added sugars or whatever brand it is that has added sh!t

[Blacktail]

There is no best protein - many are very good for different
reasons! In my opinion, it is futile and possibly detrimental to stick to only one brand for the following reasons:

a) I always recommend that you cycle your supplements so that your body does not
get used to them thereby decreasing their effect,

b) for variety sakes alone, it breaks the
monotony and allows you to try different brands,

c) to take advantage of
the unique qualities offered by various brands, and

d) it is a good idea to switch the powders you use on a frequent basis to not develop
any food intolerances or even worse allergies (I have an article coming out on this
subject in the near future.) A blend that combines various protein sources (i.e.
casein, egg, whey, and even beef if you can find it) is your best bet. I highly
recommend the following: MD+ Myosin Protein Complex, Beverly International
Muscle Provider, Biotest Low-Carb GROW!, and .

WTF are you talking about this is horse****. IF you are buying form a reputable company you will never have these problems. Switching up brands is NOT going to prevent food allergies or intolerances if they contain roughly the same product either. God,.. beef powder as well....do you even know how to prepare that? The proteins you have listed are over priced garbage with fillers. Cycling protein powder? Are you f'n serious?! Refrain from posting your inaccurate ramblings in the future. I am dumber having read it.

[EasyEJL]

I'm kind of new at this whole health business. I've asked different people about what healthy is, including vegans, and I always get a different answer. I figured you guys would know a thing or two about being healthy. So what are some of the best things to eat? And how much of each? Just to get a general idea of the landscape, you know.

in the end, minimally processed foods, picking foods that have high nutritional content. I don't mean high calories per ounce, I'm talking about high vitamin values. Basically every meal should contain a protein source, green leafy or cruciferous vegetables, and a complex carb source. If your protein source is particularly lean, then you should add some healthy fats. Otherwise just add some nuts between meals as a snack

[DavidCopafeel]

This is the best forum ever

[tnubs]

This kinda adds on to Easy's post above but i read somewhere you should always try to add some fats when u are going to eat carbs to help slow down the absorbtion and help with a more steady BG level. It makes sense

[EasyEJL]

i thin best possible single meal would be
8oz grilled salmon
1/2 cup raw asparagus
1/2 cup boiled spinach
1 cup cooked quinoa

[Blacktail]

i thin best possible single meal would be
8oz grilled salmon
1/2 cup raw asparagus
1/2 cup boiled spinach
1 cup cooked quinoa

Sounds good, but I can never eat my asparagus raw...gotta saute some garlicw/olive oil then add the A. till its bright green no more, and finish with some sesame seeds.