Real Food 21 Day Challenge

Real Food Challenge

Eat less processed foods and get healthier this month. I want challenge you to eat fewer processed foods and less sugar this month.

Want to eat more vegetables? Fuel up with fruits? Ditch added sugars and ingredients you can't pronounce? Want to incorporate new foods but you aren’t sure where to start?

Start feeding your body right with 21-days of real food. Rather than restriction, this 21-day challenge will focus on all the delicious whole food you will be eating.

For the next 21 days, I challenge you to incorporate more “real” foods!

I believe almost all Real/Whole foods fit into a healthy diet routine. Finding a balance that works for you: while balancing out your plate, with foods you enjoy and can keep a sustainable way of living to live your VIBRANT and sexy life. I understand for many switching over to a Whole Foods Diet routine can feel overwhelming. So, for 21 days I will help guide you into some simple mindful adjustments to make to your daily routine. Over these 21 days, you should save money, eat healthier, feel better and lose weight (if that's your goal). Unlike other challenge like routines, my plan doesn't cut out healthy foods like beans, peanuts, whole grains and fruits . My challenge means embracing whole foods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains, plus healthy proteins and fats. It also means cutting back on refined grains, added sugar, additives, preservatives, unhealthy fats and large amounts of salt.

What are we eating?

• Whole Grains

• Vegetables Fruits Fresh:

• Meats, wild caught fish, pastured eggs, raw dairy

• Healthy Fats

• Nuts/Seeds

• Herbs

• Legumes

What are we NOT eating: Limited packaged foods (reduce to 5 ingredients or less), Refined sugar (The list of refined sugar is LONG, So limit sugar intake to only: honey, maple syrup, coconut nectar/sugar and dates) , fried & fast foods.

Goals/Outcome! Reduce processed food intake, learn to love nutrient dense whole foods, feel supported and encouraged. Weight loss- Possibly! Increased Energy- Heck yes! It’s amazing how quickly you will start to feel a boost of energy by eating whole foods!

Tips:

Read the ingredient label: If there are more than 5 ingredients, especially ingredients you are unfamiliar with what they are. Put it back.

Shop Local: If you are eating bread, buy locally made bread. It will be fresh and a lot less ingredients than shelf bread. Store in your refrigerator to keep longer. Go to your local butcher, farmers market and fish market! Ask for pasture raised and wild caught fish. *Don’t eat fish or meat?- that is TOTALLY OK!!!

Focus on eating vegetables at EVERY meal. Your plate should have a balanced ratio of fats, carbs & proteins.

Shopping list/Stock Pantry:

All of these are loosely suggested! Keeping in mind to stick to 5 ingredients or less if you are buying anything pre-packaged! Buy a variety! Fruits/Veggies- incorporate lots of colors!

Fruit: Berries, citrus: lemon/limes, apples, watermelon

Vegetables: leafy greens: kale, spinach, red/green leaf lettuce, spring greens, radishes, asparagus, zucchini, cauliflower, cabbage (purple & green), broccoli

Protein: Pastured Meat, Wild Caught Seafood, Pastured Eggs,

Nuts: Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Cashews, Brazil Nuts

Seeds: Pumpkin, chia seeds, sunflower, sesame seeds

Fats: Duck fat, ghee, grass-fed butter, olive oil, walnut oil, avocado oil, coconut oil

Legumes: garbanzo, black beans, kidney beans, lentils

Whole Grains: Wild Rice, Sprouted Brown Rice, Whole Wheat (IF can tolerate wheat)

At the END OF THE 21 Days- I am GIVING AWAY ….

• 1 Hour Nutritional Consultation with MYSELF

• Brand New Lodge Cast Iron Skillet!

To be entered to win must be posting DAILY on Instagram stories showing daily engagement and participation, tagging #outdoorfoodiechallenge! For days that encourage all day day stuff, share each meal with me! (ie, veggies with each meal & snacks)..

No Instagram? No Problem share on my Facebook Page - Outdoor Foodie & Wellness!

Started mid-way no problem as well! The goal is just to start!

So grab your partners and friends! And let’s get started.

Questions, just ask!

In health,

Amanda