Whole Foods Week

Experiment #2 –

Whole Foods Week & We Don't Mean the Grocery Store

This week we have decided to eat roughly 90% whole foods and no sugar. That means, foods in their natural state. No processed food like substances will cross these lips. We will, however, be using some oils, seasonings and some natural sweeteners (honey, molasses and/or maple syrup) to enhance the flavor of our meals.

The only exception and I make this for my sanity and for the sake of my sweet husband, is the consumption of coffee. I will, however, be consuming green tea in lieu of the all mighty bean. We are taking on this challenge as a way to promote our health this winter, but also to get back to the “basics” of healthy eating. This isn’t to say that our diet is slathered with unhealthy options, but it is to say, that we can always strive for improved ways of eating.

To draw some inspiration, we also turned to Michael Pollan, who says,
“Eat food. Eat what you want as long as it is “real” food. Fruits, veggies, whole grains, occasional meat – less food from a jar, container or package and more food that comes from the earth. And as for that sweet tooth – enjoy your sweets, as long as you make them!”

Foods we cannot consume:
Cheese
Bread
Pasta
Wine/Alcohol
Sugar – only in Robert’s coffee
Chocolate
Milk – only in Robert’s coffee
Fruit Yogurts
Juice
Cereal/Granola
Pizza

Wish us luck!