When i’m home…i always have to have the kitchen stocked with greek yogurt, nut butters, some type of yummy chips/crackers, oatmeal, fruit, trail mix, hummus, veggies, veggie burgers, tomato sauce, almond/soy milk, cereal, wraps and english muffins :)

I usually buy lower fat yogurts and lower fat cheese, but I do indulge once in a while (you really can’t go wrong with a really sharp cheddar!). I always have almond milk on hand because my stomach doesn’t seem to like milk all that much (though it tolerates cheese and yogurt).

We always have beans, diced tomatoes, and simple canned fruits and vegetables in the cupboard for emergencies. I usually stick to turkey, chicken, fish, and eggs for my protein, whereas my husband also likes pork and red meat (both of which I try to rarely eat). I would love to buy the organic meats, but it’s just so expensive and I do have a budget when it comes time to grocery shop.

You’re lucky that you have access to fresh herbs! I grow them in the summer and absolutely love having them. :-) As for breads, I’ve been buying a whole wheat bread and making a few multigrain loaves when I have time. I consider this to be a success since my husband used to like white-everything. It was insane. Now I only buy whole wheat pastas, breads, and even crackers. If he wants something else, he can get it! LOL!

Lastly, we buy a LOT of produce. I like to imagine that I’m turning slightly vegan, though I know I never will. I’ve grown to love veggies any which way – roasted, steamed, stir fried, etc. I’m trying to make them the main part of my meal, complimented by a protein.

I don’t diet – I just try to eat well. :-)

Oh, and I have treats – plenty of dark chocolate (and the milkier salt chocolate – my second love), dried fruit (especially apricots!), and nuts.

I slip up often and buy bad things, but those are getting to be fewer and fewer, which is great. I find my body craves goodness and that’s what I want to give it!

Sorry for the huge comment!

K

Some of my staples: nut butters, whole wheat bread, spinach, herbs(when the weather is better and doesn’t kill our herb garden!), carrots, onions, sweet potatoes, preserves, cheese(I’m with you on the cheese), and organic dairy.

Please enjoy full fat cream, butter, yogurt for us here drooling at the thought of french dairy!! One day I shall try it, one day! :)

And so happy to know you found almond butter in Paris. I keep meaning to ask you if they sell it there. If not, I would have been tempted to ship you some!

Have a good week my friend.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/27/dining/27yoga.html

Have you ever found that your yoga practice influences your diet? Have you ever felt pressure through your yoga to eat a certain way? I find the subject interesting, and would love to hear your take on it!