So, I'm to limit to 12 grams of saturated fat. I'm finding it easier, when there is a nutrition label, to note the grams of sat. fat, rather than the calories from fat. Also, counting to 12 is a breeze! So, low fat plain yogurt: 1 gram saturated fat, good. My nut bar mid-morning snack, 1 gram, yeah! 2 T cream for my coffee, 2 grams. I'm contemplating making my first sacrifice of taste, and drinking my coffee black.
What I think I'm doing here is working on a mindful, long-term eating plan, so I want my routine foods to be good for me, basically. I know I'll splurge on a cupcake and cream in my coffee (sigh!) But I think I'll try going black for day to day.
Yesterday I had left over fish, potato, asparagus and an apple for lunch. After an hour plus of yoga class, I had a romaine salad with bell pepper, carrot, walnuts, a bit of good Parmesan and dressed with Garlic Expressions, my favorite salad dressing that holds no fat or cholesterol, according to the label. I think it is an oil and vinegar infused with garlic and herbs. I did have 2 large slices of bread. Much of this I don't have nutrition labels handy (most whole, fresh foods don't) but I'll calc it up when I've got the time.
Feelin' good.
Yay!
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