For many people, cash is really tight right now. To utilize the benefits of clean eating, you need to include at least three servings of vegetables in your diet every day. I eat so much spinach every day that I choose to spend the extra money and eat only organic spinach to help control the chemical intake my body takes in. But, even non-organic vegetables can be costly.

I researched at my neighborhood grocery (clearly an unscientific study), which vegetables had the highest nutritional value at the best price. Broccoli, carrots, beans, and cabbage were all a good value. Bananas (they are a great source of potassium and fiber), oranges, apples and grapefruit fit the list.   Milk  provides a good value for the nutritional impact, and of course, water (try to drink at least 48 oz. of water per day).

 Try eating/pricing seasonal fruits and vegetables, and check out your neighborhood farmer’s market . 

 In the winter months, frozen vegetable medleys, peas, and other varieties are nutritionally sound and can bring diversity to your diet.

 Respond with ideas at the bottom of the blogs, and let us all know about your finds.

 11/28/11-Monday Exercise Diary:

Pure Barre class- 60 minutes

 11/28/11 Monday Food Diary:

•   7a.m-4 large egg whites (67 cal)

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  • Bread (whole wheat, I'm using Ezekial bread from the organic freezer section. It has no glutens, and low sugar and salt) (110 cal)

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  • 11 a.m.- protein shake (160 cal)

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  • 1 apple (57 cal)

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  • 2 p.m.-3 oz. Beef ( sirloin broiled with spices and trimmed) (176 cal)

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  • 3 oz sweet potatoes ( baked)

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  • 8 oz green vegetables ( raw or steamed)

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  • 1/2 tsp Uda's or flax oil ( 65 cal)

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  • 6 p.m.- 3 oz Fish, tuna (bag or can) (101 cal)

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  • 3 oz. corn ( boiled - I dont cook mine and I use organic bagged corn)

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  • 8 oz cauliflower ( steamed) (74 cal)

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  • 3 oz brown rice (150 cal)

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  • 1/2 tsp Uda's or flax oil ( 65 cal)

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  • 8 p.m.- 3 oz chicken breast ( roasted)

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  • 3 oz brown rice ( 105 cal)

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  • 8 oz. green vegetables (raw or steamed) (88 cal)

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  • TOTAL CALORIES- 1590
    

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