Essential foods for the "perfect" diet

[zeev]

Okay, my much anticipated doctor's appointment was today. I'm happy to report that I will FINALLY be treated for my thyroid next week. The doc did tell me that it will take at least six months until I'm normalized, so I shouldn't expect wonders right away. She also put me on a 1,300 calorie/day and five 30-minute exercises/week plan because of where my metabolism is now. Basically, the goal is to stop gaining weight, and as my thyroid normalizes, this should become losing weight.

1,300 calories sounds like little food, but I know I can pack a lot of nutritious food in that plan, so my question is: What foods do you think are essential for daily/weekly eating? I'm really into fruits, veggies, and whole foods, so any of these suggestions are great. Basically, I want to eat the same thing for breakfast/lunch each day and have seven meals for dinner that I rotate and know that I'm getting all the nutrients I need. It sounds boring, but I need scheduling and this is the easiest way for my busy family. Your help is treasured!

BTW - I will post this weekly menu in case anyone else is interested. You can add an extra serving of something to get it up to the calorie intake you need.

[astoraura]

I actually have hyperthyroidism, but 10% of patients, leads to messed up your metabolism, which leads to weight gain. Of course, I join the 90% who felt that the weight loss! She followed me for a number of blood samples. We faced it all and tested else that might cause weight gain, so this is the one who decided it was. My friend did Weight Watchers and have lost weight with it as well. I guess I am just going to a diet rich in nutrients that our body is full of foods that fight disease and strengthen the immune system. I stayed up last night studying the best-for-you foods, and I am really excited! I do not know that works for everyone else because its only 1,300 chemicals, but I am sure you can add components or to add another mini-meal it.

[zayncorleone]

here are my essential foods I feed my family every week:

oatmeal w/ flaxseed and 2 tbls of wheat germ
Spinach, broc., romaine lettuce salads, tomato, acorn squash - basically any veggie
Canned tomato for soups
Garlic
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Fish, turkey, tofu,
Soy milk
Kefir and/or Stoneyfields yogurts (higher in bacteria)
Wraps (whole wheat - 90 calorie ea., high fiber)

I always have these items in my kitchen.

[emmatavis]

A perfect health plan is one that includes healthy cooking tips and ideas for planning meals. It is very important to note some important points before you start planning your diet. The great misunderstanding between people is losing weight is to eat less food that is a good method.but, it's nit. Many also believe that skipping meals or taking long intervals between meals can cause no harm to health. It is always advisable to eat 3 or four short meals per day than eating at a stretch. Have a control on what type of food you eat and most important eat when you are hungry.

[billeystrauss]

Boost your energy and your iron levels by eating lots of lean meat, nuts, spinach and tofu. Pregnant women need almost twice as much iron than non-pregnant women to produce enough hemoglobin in pregnancy your body, increase blood volume. Iron deficiency can also leave you feeling tired.