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5 Awesome Fit Foods {that I used to hate!}

26 February, 2014 by Giselle Rochford 9 Comments

Hey There Friends! How’s it goin?

Being back at school this week has been a, mostly unpleasant, shock to my system. But, I think I’ll be over my Reading Week withdrawals by the weekend, so it’s all good πŸ˜‰

Changing Tastes

5 awesome fitfoods you should learn to love | ExSloth.comWhen I was doing the ground work for the ‘Eat the Rainbow‘ post last week, I was amazed by how much my diet has changed over the last few years. 

I was actually a seriously picky eater for most of my life. If I had my way when I was younger I’d have tried to survive on chocolate and bread alone. I kid you not.

Now here I am, eating brussel sprouts and drinking green smoothies.

Who am I?!?! πŸ˜†

But honestly, most of the foods I probably couldn’t survive a week without were ones that I abhorred as little as 2 years ago! Crazy innit?

5 Fit Foods that I used to hate

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Eggs used to be a huge no-no for me. My family loves them…I hated even the smell of them. That really put a damper on family breakfasts, since I would refuse to come out of my room until the scent went away πŸ˜•

But one morning in January/February 2013, I woke up with an intense craving for eggs. It was insane. I actually left my home that cold, winter morning  to get a carton of eggs because I needed them so badly!

I have no idea why that happened, maybe I needed more protein or something? But now, I buy and consume about a dozen eggs a week!

Benefits of eggs: These little guys are choked full of vitamins and minerals and are a low calorie source of protein!

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Red beans. Black beans. Kidney beans. Pinto beans. Lima beans. You name it, I didn’t want anything to do with it.

However, my new found love of beans were borne out of necessity, not want. Meat can get expensive, especially lean meats. So I needed some go-to meatless meals that were filling and nutritious.

Enter beans. 

Now, I make a pot of chili almost every week. I eat burritos with more beans than anything else. I have bean dips, bean chips and bean salads. I honestly love them. 

Benefits of Beans: Beans are a good source of high-fat protein, like the kind you find in red meats, and are also full of heart-healthy nutrients.

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Blasphemous! I know!

Who in their right mind doesn’t like peanut butter? This island girl sure didn’t. Clearly I’ve been insane for most of my life πŸ˜•

I don’t remember exactly when I started eating peanut butter. I think I bought a bottle because this peanut salmon recipe called for like 2 tablespoons. And then I just couldn’t bring myself to waste the rest of it. So I used it.

Now I put it in everything. I dip my fruit in it, put it in my smoothies and even in pancakes! And I even prefer the natural stuff to the rest 😯

Benefits of Peanut Butter: Aside from being a source of protein, natural PB contains healthy fats, fibre and is a natural energy booster.

spinach heading

My interaction with spinach before last year was limited to episodes of Popeye and the occasional vegetable lasagna.

This was another one I had to force myself to start eating after I found the green smoothie movement. But now I buy it without thought at the grocery and even started branching out to other greens like kale!

Benefits of Spinach: This versatile green, is extremely nutrient dense. It is heart-healthy, helps protect against eye diseases and is an excellent source of iron.

quinoa heading

My reaction the first time I heard about this little gem was ‘keen-what?’

I’ve never been a fan of rice, and couscous is just gross to me, so I jumped at the chance of trying a substitute. And I’ve never looked back. Regular quinoa Red quinoa. Black quinoa. I eat and love them all!

The fact that it’s so good for you is honestly just a plus for me. Cuz I’d totally eat it anyway πŸ˜‰

Benefits of quinoa: This grain is a complete source of protein since it contains all 9 essential amino acids. It also contains twice as much fibre as other grains and is a good source of iron.

What about you?

How has your diet changed since your health and fitness journey began?

What foods do you eat now, that you didn’t before?

Share in the comments below!

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  1. Kayla says

    26 February, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Love all these foods! I guess I have been more willing to try more flavoring and seasoning options. I was a pretty good vegetable eater as a kid and my only real food aversion is seafood and beets. I just can’t do it!
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    • GiselleR says

      26 February, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      Lucky! In the sense that you didn’t have to teach yourself to like certain foods as you got older. Cuz it’s hella hard for some of them πŸ˜•
      Also, I love seafood but I’m totally with ya on the beets. They’ve made it into a couple of my smoothies but nothing other than that lol
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  2. Ellie@Fit for the soul says

    26 February, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    How funny. I never had a food I didn’t like in my life except for PB! I tried it when I was little, growing up in Argentina…and I remember thinking that it tasted gross and nothing like the spreads I was used to there (read: dulce de leche) haha. But now it’s probably one of my favorite food groups! πŸ˜‰
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    • GiselleR says

      1 March, 2014 at 9:42 am

      PB is definitely an acquired taste especially when there are other spreads around…like nutella LOL
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  3. Lauren Paradis says

    28 February, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    SO funny that these are the foods you love now, but use to hate! I would honestly say, that those are the same foods I use to hate too!

    Peanut butter- gross
    Eggs- eat them very rarely

    Now? I love them and eat them everyday! So crazy. Your taste buds DO change! I am def more flexible with food! πŸ™‚
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    • GiselleR says

      1 March, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Glad I’m not alone Lauren! πŸ˜€ Sometimes I used to think I was crazy for not liking them when everyone else did lol

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  4. Rachel G says

    1 March, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Out of all of these, the only one I don’t like at all is peanut butter. πŸ˜› And I’m not sure I’d ever learn to like it. But beans are so useful, healthy, and good, too!
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  5. Mamapotamus says

    2 March, 2014 at 1:15 am

    I don’t discriminate against most foods, but I agree with the old you on eggs – if they are scrambled. I have the amazing ability to take very healthy ingredients and turn them into totally unhealthy meals by frying them, or drowning them in butter. It’s a gift.
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