>always try to find everything usda organic. non-gmo is getting there, but doesn't guarantee they didn't use pesticides anyway, just that the food has not been genetically modified.
>it's also important to turn the container around on every single thing you buy and actually read the ingredients. not only just the nutrition facts, but also the ACTUAL ingredient list.
>no animal products meat/fish/milk/honey/chicken/eggs/cheese/anything from any animal. after doing the research you will discover that these foods are incredibly unhealthy. nutritionfacts.org channel on youtube (try to see if he also uploaded his videos to another website other than shittube)
>supplement with B12 (methylcobalamin, NOT cyanocobalamin) and D3 (not lanolin!)
>no soda or juice. drink clean water, eat fresh fruit and veg
>protein from hemp/beans/nuts/seeds/unprocessed soy/spirulina/chia seeds counting the amino acids.
>no processed foods
>if you want to lose weight, and keep it off: avoid all white food. pasta/flour/bread/crackers/wheat/white beans/rice/corn/potato/sweet potato also don't eat way too much fruit because the sugar will get you fat sooner or later. some fruit is good, but too much is not good, even if the sugar is better and comes with good fiber.
>oats are an exception because they have anti-inflammatory properties and are handled by the body better
>when buying beans buy brightly or dark colored beans like dark red kidney beans, or black beans. avoid most white or lightly colored beans.
>buy fruits/veggies/nuts/seeds/beans/lentils/grains in bulk (dispenser section in wholefoods can be fair if you look carefully.
>chew your food, grandma was right. break it up so your stomach can get everything out of it (increased surface area)
>do an internet search: what food contains what vitamin, and do that for every vitamin and mineral until all are accounted for
>znaturalfoods.com and mountainroseherbs.com are great for organic spices, cheaper than at the store if you avoid those few scammy items, if you dedicate some effort to searching you might find an even better store, and better prices. so far I haven't found any better than these. if you know better than I do, please tell me so I can benefit from the knowledge as well.
>dont use microwave/teflon/aluminum/ceramic/nonstick/copper/teflon
>use stainless steel/cast iron/pyrex kitchenware
>look up monsanto, watch the movies "the world according to monsanto" "genetic roulett"
>eat nuts and seeds raw whenever possible as roasted dont give the same nutrition (it's okay to eat them roasted as an occasional snack)
>drink green/white tea, but get all your tea organic to avoid most contaminants, which in tea may include high lead and fluoride content.
>dont get scammed. if it seems too expensive, don't buy it. I often search around until I can find a good deal. just do what you can. go to wholefoods with the intention of not buying anything, just look in every part of the store and make a list of foods you consider to be a fair price. make a blacklist for things you think are a bullshit price and avoid those.
>try to get fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers (but be careful! this just means they are near you, and has no guarantee they aren't loaded with pesticides or aren't gmo! ask for legal papers and proof because these people will tell you anything to your face to make you feel safe and buy their shit from their stand! find a good one you can trust and buy from them if you can)