NON TOXIC COOKWARE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

-Which cookware to avoid
-Which cookware is safe
-When & where to use each
-Brands that you can trust

(Thread) Cookware can be a major source of toxins and heavy metals if you are using the wrong material at the wrong time

Even brands labeled as “healthy” use greenwashing and are not completely safe

Let’s break it down👇🏼

After running numerous polls, people’s biggest issue when it comes to eating healthy is TIME

If you struggle to eat healthy because of time, here are my favorite dead simple, easy recipes that can save you time during the week: Shredded chicken:

Throw chicken, jar of salsa, buffalo or BBQ sauce, & a pinch of salt in a crock pot or low simmer in a pan

Simmer until it shreds

Takes 1 minute to throw together

HEALTHY GROCERY SHOPPING GUIDE

Use this to set yourself up for a week of healthy eating with one trip to the supermarket

(Thread) Healthy eating and grocery shopping starts with a PLAN

Like anything, just showing up and winging it is not going to give you the best results

So, start by taking 5 minutes to plan your meals for the week by using this sheet.

How to make a traditional pho style bone broth:

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Pho is one of my all time favorite things to cook

Making a delicious, gelatinous bone broth is one of the healthiest things you can possibly make!

A GUIDE TO FRESH HERBS

Their health benefits and their uses

(Thread) Not only are fresh herbs a wonderful boost of flavor, they also have powerful medicinal properties

Here are my 10 favorite herbs, their benefits, and where to use them:

SEED OILS

You’ve seen all of health Twitter: AVOID SEED OILS—but what makes them THAT bad?

(Thread) Avoidance of seed oils is probably the most talked about topic on health Twitter, almost every health guru has mentioned it. But what’s all the fuss about? Let’s take a deep dive.

A GUIDE TO COOKING FATS

When & why you should use each one, and what to avoid

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To start, let’s clear up a little misconception.

Many people think that the smoke point of a fat is an indicator of how safe it is under heat, but this isn’t the case.

Smoke point is a POOR indicator of how well a fat does under heat.

A FULL DAY OF EATING TO HIT ALL YOUR VITAMINS & MINERALS📈

(Thread) Before blindly reaching for supplements, you should always be aware of what nutrients you are getting fromt your diet

Getting nutrients from food will be better utilized by the body

AFTER analyzing what you are getting through food, you can think about supplementing

TOXIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/PRODUCTS

In this thread, I’ll go over why each product is bad, natural alternatives/brands you can trust, and ways to make things at home if possible

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Before I begin, I just want to say that you do not need to switch every single thing overnight. Being truly healthy is about making small steps over time.

Many of these are very easy/cheap swaps and can be ordered from Amazon.

The food industry spends $14 billion a year to trick you into eating their products

“All natural”
“Organic”
“Natural flavors”
“Free range”
“Grass fed”

What do these actually mean? And what should you really look for?

(Thread) The center aisles of any grocery stores are loaded with products that clamor about their seemingly beneficial qualities.

The truth is, most people do WANT to eat healthy, they just aren’t informed enough to see through the deceptive food marketing.

20 tips to lose 20 pounds in 3 months or less:

(Thread) 1. Eat at least 40g of protein for breakfast

This will regulate your appetite the rest of the day. Protein in the morning is associated with both muscle gain AND weight loss!

BLOATING is extremely common, but not normal🚨

Here is why you may be experiencing it, and what you can do about it: Bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

This is where there is an accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine, which interferes with our digestion.

This can cause excess gas which leads to bloating, as well as other gut issues.

A common side effect is immediately “feeling pregnant” after a meal.

VITAMINS & MINERALS FOR GUT HEALTH

You’ve heard about probiotics and bone broth a million times

But which vitamins & minerals play a role in a healthy gut? And what foods are they in?

(Thread) Vitamin B1:

Good bacteria in the gut requires vitamin B1 for survival in the microbiome, and it is involved in butyrate production, which is also necessary for gut health

Sources: pork chops, mussels, tuna, salmon, and sunflower seeds

RECIPE MEGA THREAD🥂

Here are over 90 of my favorite recipes from 2024:


Ground meat recipes:

https://x.com/coookwithchris/status/1866142998867980547?s=46&t=BeSC41-MjuFLOae6H_HE9Q

Steak with just salt & pepper is great, but there are endless ways to cook it while incorporating different flavors🥩

Here are 9 of my favorite ways to enjoy steak with a variety of flavors:
1. Garlic steak bites

Ingredients:

1 lb steak of choice
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves of garlic
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper
Avocado oil, tallow or ghee

Let the butter soften, then stir in crushed garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt then set aside.

Cut your steak into bite sized pieces, then season well with salt and pepper on all sides.

Heat your high-heat cooking fat (avocado oil, tallow, or ghee) over medium-high heat in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet.

Sear the steak on both sides, for about a minute each side. You want to get some nice color, so make sure the pan is ripping hot before putting the steak on.

When all of your steak has been seared, turn the heat off and add all the steak back in the pan. Put your garlic butter in the pan and toss well until it's fully melted and has completely coated your steak bites.

Sauces & condiments can take your meals to another level

Unfortunately most things you find in the supermarket are loaded with seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, thickeners, etc

Here are 11 of my favorite CLEAN recipes for sauces/condiments to spice up your meals:


Sriracha mayo

-1/4 cup avocado mayo (I love Chosen foods brand)
-1 tbsp sriracha
-2 tsp lime juice
-salt to taste

With the cold weather upon us, it’s officially soup & stew season!

Here are my 10 favorite winter recipes:

Pho:

https://x.com/coookwithchris/status/1855639432658837791?s=46&t=BeSC41-MjuFLOae6H_HE9Q

Marinading meat is the easiest way to take the flavor to a whole new level

Here are 10 of my favorite marinades with clean ingredients:


Honey mustard chicken

Ingredients:

1/3 cup organic stone ground mustard
1/4 cup raw honey
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic)
Dash of cayenne (optional)

Need some last minute Christmas recipes?🎅🎄

Here are 9 of my favorites:


Perfect beef tenderloin:

https://x.com/coookwithchris/status/1854180138755281346?s=46&t=BeSC41-MjuFLOae6H_HE9Q

If you struggle with:

-Stubborn weight gain
-Cravings
-Energy crashes

You HAVE to control your glucose levels

Here’s how to do it: Having big glucose spikes and dips can be associated with insulin resistance

Insulin is a hormone that can play a role in fat storage, and insulin levels tend to mirror glucose

So, how do we manage this?

10 EASY ways to get 50g of protein in 10 minutes or less:
Shrimp

Season to your liking, the sear on a pan over high heat with avocado oil, 1-2 mins per side depending on the size of your shrimp. I like to use blackened or cajun seasoning!

9oz = 52g of protein