In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

[tulsanurse1]

I am going to start induction very soon, in fact I am doing my shopping and cooking tomorrow (recipes okay for freezing). I live alone so I need to just get rid of anything in my kitchen that isn't going to be part of my life. When I come home from a 13 hour shift, I don't want to have to find willpower to not cheat because I'm "tired". My new moto-If it ain't here, it won't be tempting me". I know to throw out the white sugar and pasta but what about spices and sauces and other stuff.

[Georgiana]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

Spices are fine. Avoid those mixes that have sugar added (read the ingredients).

Some dressings are fine, others aren't. If you check the Acceptable Foods List, you will see what Dr. Atkins said about them.

This is the Acceptable Foods List: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html

[Georgiana]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

This is a list of different names for sugar:

1. Corn syrup
2. Dextrin
3. Dextrose
4. Evaporated cane juice
5. Fructose
6. Fruit juice concentrate
7. Galactose
8. Glucose
9. Gur
10. High fructose corn syrup
11. Honey
12. Hydrolyzed starch
13. Jaggery
14. Lactose
15. Levulose
16. Malt
17. Malt syrup
18. Maltodextrin
19. Maltose
20. Maple syrup
21. Modified corn starch
22. Molasses
23. Muscovado
24. Panela
25. Panocha
26. Polydextrose
27. Rice syrup
28. Sucrose
29. Sugar (or any stuff containing the word sugar in it, like turbinado/turbinated sugar, brown sugar, beet sugar, grape sugar, sorghum sugar etc.)
30. Treacle

[liv]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

I think you will find a lot has to go. Especially if it is pre prepared stuff - because sugars and carbs are in there. That is a really good thing to do. There have been times when I have thought if I only did not have that in my house I would be fine ....

[mizski]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

I live alone so I need to just get rid of anything in my kitchen that isn't going to be part of my life. My new moto-If it ain't here, it won't be tempting me".

This is wonderful that you're cleaning out the kitchen. Even now I occasionally have a "moment" that I am so glad nothing is around to tempt me.

Another great benefit as you start eating real foods only is that you have more space in your kitchen cabinets. I'm able to put my new egg cooker and other things up there now as it's not filled with boxes of crapola.

p.s. my fridge on the other hand is full of veggies and other foods.

[cinnycinda]

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You should get rid of anything in a box, anything processed, the list from above is great. I try to eat whole, natural foods keep it simple and clean and you'll do fine.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

If you're getting rid of packaged foods, please give what you can to a local food pantry.

[2big4mysize]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

Frozen dinners got to go too.

Empty the bread box
the cookie jar
give away the sugar and syrups.

the root veggies are off limits for up to 10 weeks so if they will sprout by then give them away too.
ice creams frozen desserts
powdered creamers
chocolate
candy
grains
flours
noodles rice

the fresh and canned fruit


if your local pantry won't take open containers check with your church or neighbors too.

[Claytonrenee]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

Wow, that is great! I couldn't get rid of my food, but I have a large family and lots of people to gladly eat up all the stuff I can't have. lol

[tulsanurse1]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

My daughter, who is having a rough time, came over last night and took basically EVERYTHING out of my kitchen. Pantry is bare, Refrigerator is almost bare, and cabinets (except for spices without sugars) are bare. Feels good. I have to go get a battery for my scale today so I can see how light I am, lol. I plan to finish my recipe/shopping list this morning. Using "Linda's Recipes" and some of the recipe's here that are allowable. Once I get home, I am going to cook, portion, and freeze so that I don't have any excuses for cheating. I get to go buy a food processor so I'm pretty excited about that. Also going to purchase some storage containers, so if you have any ideas on which ones are best, that would be great. Today is the beginning of a long journey filled with many successes!

[Georgiana]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

except for spices with sugars

Without added sugars.

I know it's a typo.

[tulsanurse1]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

Thanks for catching that Georgiana.

[liv]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

Have a wonderful journey.
Your pantry will fill up with good whole foods that is better for you to eat in the long run. I love how you have decided to cook ahead. That is a key for many I think.

[mizski]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

Also going to purchase some storage containers, so if you have any ideas on which ones are best, that would be great.

I got a bunch of Glad and Ziploc storage containers in various sizes. I get the square and rectangular ones as they stack well in the fridge and freezer. Also picked up some others at my local dollar store for cheapo.

[tulsanurse1]

Re: In the kitchen-What all do I need to throw out

Thanks everyone, job is done, and you guys helped so much!!