Too many sold a bill of goods about too much “fat” so we splurged on “low-fat” crap food which is generally manufactured/packaged and not in the perimeter of the grocery store. Just buy what’s on the outside and don’t go down the isles (he-he I am admonishing myself at this point).
Just cut sugars, and as much grain as you can without having withdrawals (maybe dairy too). Eat eggs, steak, chicken, fish, pork, and whatever veggies you can stomach (as much broccoli as you can handle) and you’ll feel great. If you love bacon and need it daily better to get the nitrate free stuff. Thrown in a piece of fruit if you like. (only 1 per day if trying to lose weight) The fat just melts away, energy levels rise. If you absolutely can’t eliminate pasta just keep it to 1-2 times a week and go easy on the carbs on a pasta day.
If you really get on a roll change all eggs to Omega-3 free range chickens (the chicken itself too) as well as free range beef. Both help get the Omega-3/Omega 6 fats in better balance. Or just take a bunch of Fish Oils if getting grass-fed meats are a big pain.
Now, having said all that. How can a poor family possibly eat that way?? Might be ok for me and most piggs, but it can get costly, so I do sympathize that most affordable things seem pricey. I’d say to a poor person that the higher fat beef is fine and better than eating low-fat snack-wells, with far greater nutritional value (plus a 5-lb. tube can make chili, sloppy joe’s, burgers, spaghetti sauce). Grab some packaged spinach and broccoli and rice/beans won’t kill you either. Low-Carb wraps might be asking too much, but they have good fiber and aren’t sugary.
