Hi. My name is Ashley and I'm a quitter. Haha! Yes, it's true. If it's something hard, I'll likely give up. I'm not even sure how I've made it to 15 months of breast feeding, because that -ish was no joke in the beginning. I guess I had my priorities straight about that. Who knows.
But I'm not here to talk about breast feeding (although my friends know that I could talk about that subject for-ev-er), I'm here to talk about making the transition to a paleo/primal lifestyle. I have tried to do the Whole30 challenge once and epically failed. I'm mentally charging myself to take that beast on again, but I think I'm going to wait until my husband deploys to tame that animal again. That's yet another post though. I'm rambling and not really getting to the point of anything. Many apologies.
My point: I want to help my friends transition to a paleo lifestlye and I want to make it as easy on you as possible. Off the top of my head, I have two friends who are really interested in it, but with so much info out there, things can quickly get overwhelming and out of hand. Not to mention, the infamous paleo police and perfectionist that hinder every one else's results around them. I will not be your police and I am no where near a perfectionist. However, when I choose to eat a non-paleo food, I don't trick myself into thinking it's healthy because of x-y-z. I don't make excuses. I just eat it and move on...and likely blow my butt hole out. Man, I'm telling you. I just can't handle processed foods anymore. It got me earlier.
What I want to do is set up one thing to change per week. That way, there's no sticker shock (let's face it, canola oil is cheap and coconut oil is not) or aggression/depression about dropping certain foods. We treat food as comfort, when we should be treating food as nourishment and finding comfort in our loved ones. Let's move away from this and get healthy! (One reason why I get so angry at the infamous grandparents wanting to "spoil with food," but that's another story too.)
This week's goal: change your oils. That's it - and not even everything. We have a long way to go with oil, my little dears. Take all of your cooking oils/sprays/salad dressings/condiments out and sit them on the counter. Anything that says soybean, canola, vegetable, corn, sunflower, peanut, safflower, shortening, or grape seed needs to be tossed. Sorry. I know it seems expensive and a waste. It is. But these are a waste on your health too. I'm sure you can google something to do with all of your excess oils. The replacement is easy though; just use real fat. Bacon grease (if you save it or you can start saving it), real butter, unrefined coconut oil, and olive oil are a few simple things to start with. There's a few other oils you can play with, but those are an easy start. Please feel free to use avocado oil (for very low heat cooking) and walnut oil (NOT to be heated)...but I'm trying not to be overwhelming, remember? See this excellent guide to fats/oil by one of my favorite bloggers.
Notes on your oil choices: olive oil should only be used as a dressing and never heated (or heated at a VERY low temp). I was guilty of this myself for a while, but now I know and you do too. Also, when buying butter you have to read the ingredient listing. It shouldn't contain anything other than milk or cream. Consider this your first lesson in ingredient reading. I personally love KerryGold and it seems to be the choice butter in the paleo world. However, it's kind of expensive and we're trying to be simple this week. So, just read the ingredients and get whatever you want (as long as the ingredients are acceptable). Now, a small caveat. Paleo followers typically do not consume dairy, which would omit butter. I know that my body (and my son's) can tolerate butter, which is why we continue to use it. We can't, however, handle ice cream and conventional milk. For now, use real butter. We'll talk more about this later.
Need an acceptable replacement for salad dressing? Try mixing some balsamic and olive oils or just plain olive oil with a few dried/fresh herbs. And know that if ordering a salad at a restaurant, it will contain vegetable oil if you order any dressing other than olive oil. I personally don't get salads when we're out, because I don't trust the oils. Or you can take your own. Who cares what people think? You're on the road to health and they aren't. Bam! Take that, judge-y people who make fun of all of my food quirks!
Recap
Week 1: Replace cooking oils and salad dressing oils
HW for next week: Start reading ingredients. You'll notice that oils are in pretty much everything processed. You don't have to make any additional changes other than what I've already asked. I just want you to start becoming aware of what's in your food and how to read the ingredients. Eventually, you won't even be buying processed crap, so it won't be as big of a deal.
As the weeks progress, things will get a little harder and then it'll eventually be easy peasy. Oils are in EVERYTHING, but we're only going to focus on this small step for right now. Good luck and remember Gs up, hoes down!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Eat your rainbow!
Have you ever heard that expression? It doesn't mean go eat a literal rainbow in hopes of finding a pissy, little leprechaun whose pot of gold you can steal. I mean, that would be legit...but I'm 99% sure that's now how it would work out. Little people are angry. I know this, because I'm little.
Moving on. It simply means to eat a well rounded meal, with lost of bright colored REAL food. This can be a difficult thing for some, myself included, but is essential for variety and health.
I try to make dinner meal plans so that 1. I don't go all banana sandwich at the grocery store and 2. I can see an overview of a few days worth of meals to make sure I'm eating my rainbow. I tend not to do more than four or five days in advance which has it's ups and downs. Real food tends to spoil quicker than processed crap, but it's also a pain to go to the store so often. SOOOOOO, I try to eliminate all that drama by ordering my meat from US Wellness, my veggies from an organic buying club, and whatever else is left from VitaCost or Amazon. Somehow, I still find myself at the grocery store every Monday. I'm rambling. And about nothing. Who am I right now??
Ok, ok, ok. Here's the meal plan for the next four days. Eat and like it!
BTW, I'm watching Magic Mike right now. It sucks. I mean, sure half naked guys are legit...but it's a terrible movie.
Day 1
Paleo Meatloaf - this is choke full of veggies, so you really don't need a side dish. If you must, I suggest steamed, peeled, whole carrots or a sweet potato.
Day 2
Crock pot apricot chicken
*I personally prefer breast to thighs (Hahaha! Ok, I'm immature. YOU grow up!). It's your world though. Add a green and a veggie - yes, I distinguish a difference between greens and veggies - and BAM! There's your meal. (I promise never to say BAM! again. Maybe). You can sauté some kale and have steamed carrots, baked butternut, or baked sweet potato.
Day 3
Taco scramble with THIS seasoning
Day 4
Bacon apple crock pot chicken
And there ya have. Four days of Paleo dinners. Enjoy!
Moving on. It simply means to eat a well rounded meal, with lost of bright colored REAL food. This can be a difficult thing for some, myself included, but is essential for variety and health.
I try to make dinner meal plans so that 1. I don't go all banana sandwich at the grocery store and 2. I can see an overview of a few days worth of meals to make sure I'm eating my rainbow. I tend not to do more than four or five days in advance which has it's ups and downs. Real food tends to spoil quicker than processed crap, but it's also a pain to go to the store so often. SOOOOOO, I try to eliminate all that drama by ordering my meat from US Wellness, my veggies from an organic buying club, and whatever else is left from VitaCost or Amazon. Somehow, I still find myself at the grocery store every Monday. I'm rambling. And about nothing. Who am I right now??
Ok, ok, ok. Here's the meal plan for the next four days. Eat and like it!
BTW, I'm watching Magic Mike right now. It sucks. I mean, sure half naked guys are legit...but it's a terrible movie.
Day 1
Paleo Meatloaf - this is choke full of veggies, so you really don't need a side dish. If you must, I suggest steamed, peeled, whole carrots or a sweet potato.
Day 2
Crock pot apricot chicken
*I personally prefer breast to thighs (Hahaha! Ok, I'm immature. YOU grow up!). It's your world though. Add a green and a veggie - yes, I distinguish a difference between greens and veggies - and BAM! There's your meal. (I promise never to say BAM! again. Maybe). You can sauté some kale and have steamed carrots, baked butternut, or baked sweet potato.
Day 3
Taco scramble with THIS seasoning
Day 4
Bacon apple crock pot chicken
And there ya have. Four days of Paleo dinners. Enjoy!
Friday, May 3, 2013
Lactation Cookies
So, this probably won't help my business, but I thought I would share my recipe for the lactation cookies that I make. I know a lot of people don't want to buy certain ingredients to only use occasionally, then have them go bad (flax, brewer's yeast) and that's where I come in. :-)
Annnnd! Here ya go!
1/4c - 1c sugar
1/4c - 1c brown sugar
1/2c butter
2 eggs
1tsp vanilla
2-4 tbsp flax seed meal
4-8 tbsp water
2c flour of choice (linked below)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1-4 tbsp brewer's yeast
1/2c - 1c oatmeal
1 - 2c chocolate chips
Mix the flax seed meal and water together. For every tbsp of flax, double the water. (EX: 2 tbsp flax mixed with 4 tbsp of water)
Blend the sugars and butter together
Continue blending while mixing in the eggs, vanilla, and flax/water combo
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and brewer's yeast
Slowly blend into the wet mix - I mix it in thirds
Stir in the oatmeal and chocolate chips - I do a 1/4 cup of each at a time and add until I'm happy with the mixture
Bake for 9-13 minutes at 350
*I linked all of the ingredients that I use so that you can get an idea of what you're eating and what products I use.
**I go between these three flours: einkorn, sprouted wheat, and almond - depending on your request and dietary restrictions. I personally do not consume grains (often) and use almond flour for myself. I do taste every batch of cookies that I make to ensure that they don't taste like a butthole. No one wants butthole cookies.
***If you're expecting a delicious Otis Spunkmeyer cookie...yeah...probably should just go get one of those, because lactation cookies do not taste like that. ;-)
****My eggs come from a local source, but if I run out, I used the above link.
*****Water isn't organic. Don't be ridiculous, people. It's freaking water.
Ok, so now that I've actually looked at/linked all of the things I use, I see that it's not all organic. With that being said, I do feel like KerryGold butter is the better option versus any organic store bought brand. It's grassfed and other brands (regardless of the organic label) can't guarantee that. The chocolate chips aren't organic, but they are the BEST on the market in regard to ingredients. Also, I use normal 'ol baking soda. If you want more info on the aluminum factor of baking soda/powder, feel free to ask me and I'll explain more in depth why I use regular baking soda.
That is all, my beautiful nursing mamas! I will continue to make you guys cookies, for as long as you need/want them. Happy, tingly boobies = happy, well-fed babies!
Happy nursing!
Please see my FB page: One Ugly Cookie to order these cookies and to see the other sweets I make.
Annnnd! Here ya go!
1/4c - 1c sugar
1/4c - 1c brown sugar
1/2c butter
2 eggs
1tsp vanilla
2-4 tbsp flax seed meal
4-8 tbsp water
2c flour of choice (linked below)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1-4 tbsp brewer's yeast
1/2c - 1c oatmeal
1 - 2c chocolate chips
Mix the flax seed meal and water together. For every tbsp of flax, double the water. (EX: 2 tbsp flax mixed with 4 tbsp of water)
Blend the sugars and butter together
Continue blending while mixing in the eggs, vanilla, and flax/water combo
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and brewer's yeast
Slowly blend into the wet mix - I mix it in thirds
Stir in the oatmeal and chocolate chips - I do a 1/4 cup of each at a time and add until I'm happy with the mixture
Bake for 9-13 minutes at 350
*I linked all of the ingredients that I use so that you can get an idea of what you're eating and what products I use.
**I go between these three flours: einkorn, sprouted wheat, and almond - depending on your request and dietary restrictions. I personally do not consume grains (often) and use almond flour for myself. I do taste every batch of cookies that I make to ensure that they don't taste like a butthole. No one wants butthole cookies.
***If you're expecting a delicious Otis Spunkmeyer cookie...yeah...probably should just go get one of those, because lactation cookies do not taste like that. ;-)
****My eggs come from a local source, but if I run out, I used the above link.
*****Water isn't organic. Don't be ridiculous, people. It's freaking water.
Ok, so now that I've actually looked at/linked all of the things I use, I see that it's not all organic. With that being said, I do feel like KerryGold butter is the better option versus any organic store bought brand. It's grassfed and other brands (regardless of the organic label) can't guarantee that. The chocolate chips aren't organic, but they are the BEST on the market in regard to ingredients. Also, I use normal 'ol baking soda. If you want more info on the aluminum factor of baking soda/powder, feel free to ask me and I'll explain more in depth why I use regular baking soda.
That is all, my beautiful nursing mamas! I will continue to make you guys cookies, for as long as you need/want them. Happy, tingly boobies = happy, well-fed babies!
Happy nursing!
Please see my FB page: One Ugly Cookie to order these cookies and to see the other sweets I make.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Days 1-3 Journal
I've decided to also post what I actually ate in the event you want some additional ideas of food. I'm staying fairly close to the meal plans, but as we all know, things can change.
Day 1
Breakfast: Eggs scrambled in butter, with sautéed red chard, seasoned with Herbs de Provence and apple fried in butter with cinnamon.
Lunch: Pulled pork lettuce wraps w/ orange, grapefruit, sauteed tomato, and a couple of sweet baby peppers
Dinner: Chicken w/ creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, baked potato
Snacks/etc:
Sipped on kombucha, water kefir, and regular 'ole H2O throughout the day
1 banana
End of the day had a giant glass of raw milk
After breakfast I really wanted a giant piece of chocolate. I don't know what it is about a challenge, but it makes you want what you can't have that much more. Fortunately, I have no chocolate in the house, other than baking chocolate. I may have to have Steve hide it, but I really want to prove to myself that I'm capable of saying NO!
Ok, so...it's the end of day one. I can say that I have never in my whole life wanted chocolate as badly as I do right now. I know 90% of it is in my head and the whole want what you can't have thing. The other 10% is my body craving sugar, because like 99.9% of Americans - I have a sugar addiction. Stay strong!!
Day 2
Breakfast: "Slept in," so I didn't eat. If by "sleep in," I mean, sleeping until 7:30. So sad. Steve and Big C had scrambled eggs.
Lunch: Leftovers from the past few days. I ended up eating leftover pulled pork w/ blueberries and sautéed up some zucchini and green pepper. Steve had a taco salad w/ left over taco meat, homemade taco sauce, kale, and home made cream cheese.
Dinner: Jerk chicken w/ green beans mixed into the recipe (Twas yummy!)
Today, I still was desperate for a piece of chocolate. Or a chocolate chip cookie. Or a piece of cake. ANYTHING sweet. However, I stayed strong. Steve reminded me that we're only on day two. I hope the craving goes away. That's exactly what I'm trying to kick, the sugar addiction. I felt like I was starving all day today. I know that grains are pretty filling, so I'm wondering if that has anything to do with being hungry. I thought meat was supposed to fill you up? (Am I the only one laughing here?) Anywho, back at it again tomorrow. If I can just make it past a week, I think I'll be over the mental hurdle.
Day 3
Breakfast: Zucchini & sweet potato frittata
Lunch: Mix of left overs from the week (trying to get rid of things)
Dinner: Beef stew
My head hurts. I'm tired. My kid refuses to sleep. The latter is probably the cause of the first two. However, I'm sure some of my headache is the lack of sugar. I'm craving everything. I almost went to krispy kreme today. I HATE krispy kreme! Almost went to McD. I NEVER eat there. Steve suggested having "an alibi" snack, but my theory is if you cheat/give yourself an out at any point, it defeats the whole purpose. Just got to stay strong. And ram my head into a brick wall in the process.
As of this morning, I weighed 107. I'm not trying to lose weight, but I said that I would post about that. I haven't had the opportunity to take a pic, but I'll throw it up next time. See you in three days...hopefully! ;-)
Day 1
Breakfast: Eggs scrambled in butter, with sautéed red chard, seasoned with Herbs de Provence and apple fried in butter with cinnamon.
Lunch: Pulled pork lettuce wraps w/ orange, grapefruit, sauteed tomato, and a couple of sweet baby peppers
Dinner: Chicken w/ creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, baked potato
Snacks/etc:
Sipped on kombucha, water kefir, and regular 'ole H2O throughout the day
1 banana
End of the day had a giant glass of raw milk
After breakfast I really wanted a giant piece of chocolate. I don't know what it is about a challenge, but it makes you want what you can't have that much more. Fortunately, I have no chocolate in the house, other than baking chocolate. I may have to have Steve hide it, but I really want to prove to myself that I'm capable of saying NO!
Ok, so...it's the end of day one. I can say that I have never in my whole life wanted chocolate as badly as I do right now. I know 90% of it is in my head and the whole want what you can't have thing. The other 10% is my body craving sugar, because like 99.9% of Americans - I have a sugar addiction. Stay strong!!
Day 2
Breakfast: "Slept in," so I didn't eat. If by "sleep in," I mean, sleeping until 7:30. So sad. Steve and Big C had scrambled eggs.
Lunch: Leftovers from the past few days. I ended up eating leftover pulled pork w/ blueberries and sautéed up some zucchini and green pepper. Steve had a taco salad w/ left over taco meat, homemade taco sauce, kale, and home made cream cheese.
Dinner: Jerk chicken w/ green beans mixed into the recipe (Twas yummy!)
Today, I still was desperate for a piece of chocolate. Or a chocolate chip cookie. Or a piece of cake. ANYTHING sweet. However, I stayed strong. Steve reminded me that we're only on day two. I hope the craving goes away. That's exactly what I'm trying to kick, the sugar addiction. I felt like I was starving all day today. I know that grains are pretty filling, so I'm wondering if that has anything to do with being hungry. I thought meat was supposed to fill you up? (Am I the only one laughing here?) Anywho, back at it again tomorrow. If I can just make it past a week, I think I'll be over the mental hurdle.
Day 3
Breakfast: Zucchini & sweet potato frittata
Lunch: Mix of left overs from the week (trying to get rid of things)
Dinner: Beef stew
My head hurts. I'm tired. My kid refuses to sleep. The latter is probably the cause of the first two. However, I'm sure some of my headache is the lack of sugar. I'm craving everything. I almost went to krispy kreme today. I HATE krispy kreme! Almost went to McD. I NEVER eat there. Steve suggested having "an alibi" snack, but my theory is if you cheat/give yourself an out at any point, it defeats the whole purpose. Just got to stay strong. And ram my head into a brick wall in the process.
As of this morning, I weighed 107. I'm not trying to lose weight, but I said that I would post about that. I haven't had the opportunity to take a pic, but I'll throw it up next time. See you in three days...hopefully! ;-)
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Food Challenge Menu Day 10-12
Hope everything is going well thus far! I just realized that I haven't been planning any seafood or international meals. The horror! We don't eat a lot of seafood, because Steve isn't a big fan. I personally LOVE it, but making two different meat dishes...yeah, not going to happen.
Here ya go!
Day 10
Breakfast: Sweet potato latkes w/ egg and bacon
Lunch: Left over chicken - chicken lettuce wraps OR chicken salad w/ THIS mayo
Dinner: Out! Be careful!!!
Day 11
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs w/ kale, sausage, and grapefruit
Lunch: Kale salad (skip the honey in the recipe)
Dinner: Meatloaf w/ ground lamb, asparagus, and butternut squash
*Can't use ketchup with your meatloaf, unless you make your own sugar free version
Day 12
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with salsa, banana (or your choice of fruit), and bacon/sausage
Lunch: Fridge clean out - use any leftover, fruits, veggies that will be coming bad soon
Dinner: Pakistani Kima
As always, the grocery list assumes that you have nothing in your kitchen
Groceries
Meat:
ground beef
ground meat of choice for Day 12 dinner
pork sausage (sugar free!)
bacon (sugar free)
ground lamb
Produce:
carrot
4 sweet potatoes
celery
grapes
2 avocado
2 apples
1 lemon
kale
asparagus
lettuce
2 roma tomatoes or a box of cherry/grape tomatoes
grapefruit
3 or 4 radishes
dried cranberries or cherries (sugar free)
onion
fresh or frozen green beans
butternut squash
Spices:
cumin
chili powder
onion powder
garlic powder
oregano
paprika
curry powder
cinnamon
ginger
turmeric
thyme
Etc:
dried cranberries (or fresh) read ingredients! Most dried have sugar added!
walnuts
eggs
mustard
lemon juice
olive oil
coconut oil
coconut flour
lime juice
baking powder
pecans
small container goat cheese
apple cider vinegar (Bragg's)
dijon mustard
jar/can of diced tomatoes (sugar free)
butter
salsa (Pace is ok, it doesn't have junk)
*Breadcrumbs - If you have coconut flour, you don't need breadcrumbs
1 can tomato paste
Here ya go!
Day 10
Breakfast: Sweet potato latkes w/ egg and bacon
Lunch: Left over chicken - chicken lettuce wraps OR chicken salad w/ THIS mayo
Dinner: Out! Be careful!!!
Day 11
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs w/ kale, sausage, and grapefruit
Lunch: Kale salad (skip the honey in the recipe)
Dinner: Meatloaf w/ ground lamb, asparagus, and butternut squash
*Can't use ketchup with your meatloaf, unless you make your own sugar free version
Day 12
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with salsa, banana (or your choice of fruit), and bacon/sausage
Lunch: Fridge clean out - use any leftover, fruits, veggies that will be coming bad soon
Dinner: Pakistani Kima
As always, the grocery list assumes that you have nothing in your kitchen
Groceries
Meat:
ground beef
ground meat of choice for Day 12 dinner
pork sausage (sugar free!)
bacon (sugar free)
ground lamb
Produce:
carrot
4 sweet potatoes
celery
grapes
2 avocado
2 apples
1 lemon
kale
asparagus
lettuce
2 roma tomatoes or a box of cherry/grape tomatoes
grapefruit
3 or 4 radishes
dried cranberries or cherries (sugar free)
onion
fresh or frozen green beans
butternut squash
Spices:
cumin
chili powder
onion powder
garlic powder
oregano
paprika
curry powder
cinnamon
ginger
turmeric
thyme
Etc:
dried cranberries (or fresh) read ingredients! Most dried have sugar added!
walnuts
eggs
mustard
lemon juice
olive oil
coconut oil
coconut flour
lime juice
baking powder
pecans
small container goat cheese
apple cider vinegar (Bragg's)
dijon mustard
jar/can of diced tomatoes (sugar free)
butter
salsa (Pace is ok, it doesn't have junk)
*Breadcrumbs - If you have coconut flour, you don't need breadcrumbs
1 can tomato paste
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Food Challenge Menu Days 7-9
Moving right along!
Day 7
Breakfast: Caprese omelet
Lunch: BLT wrapped in lettuce or a Pure Wrap
Dinner: Apple and pork burgers w/ broccoli
Day 8
Breakfast: Eggs with avocado, salsa, and bacon
Lunch: Baked salmon (or buy a salmon burger) with sautéed eggplant and rainbow chard
Dinner: Pizza stir-fry
Day 9 (If you're following along, today is Saturday)
Breakfast: Green smoothie (if you're feeding a babe too, just make an egg for them and give him some of your smoothie too)
Lunch: Enjoy lunch out! Read the ingredients/nutritionally info and order carefully
Dinner: Roasted chicken and veggies Here's another recipe for roasted chicken (this sits up tomorrow's lunch!)
Snacks:
Blueberries
Strawberries
Grape tomatoes
Grapefruit
Bananas
As always, the grocery list assumes that you have NOTHING in your pantry/kitchen
Groceries
Meat:
bacon
4lb WHOLE chicken
salmon or salmon burger
nitrate free pepperoni
ground nitrate free italian sausage
ground pork
Produce:
2 tomatoes
lettuce
spinach
celery
pear
2-3 apples
orange
kiwi
banana
3 rutabagas
avocado
eggplant
rainbow chard
2 sweet potatoes
1 onion
carrots (not baby)
mushrooms
2 yellow squash OR zucchini or 1 of each
broccoli
Optional: Blueberries, strawberries, grape tomatoes, grapefruit, bananas
Herbs:
basil
olive oil
garlic (get a few actual cloves)
coriander
parsley
a few sprigs of thyme
rosemary
cinnamon
allspice
nutmeg
oregano
thyme
garlic powder
Etc:
eggs
butter
mozzarella
apple cider vinegar
salsa
coconut oil
pecans
full fat canned coconut milk
Day 7
Breakfast: Caprese omelet
Lunch: BLT wrapped in lettuce or a Pure Wrap
Dinner: Apple and pork burgers w/ broccoli
Day 8
Breakfast: Eggs with avocado, salsa, and bacon
Lunch: Baked salmon (or buy a salmon burger) with sautéed eggplant and rainbow chard
Dinner: Pizza stir-fry
Day 9 (If you're following along, today is Saturday)
Breakfast: Green smoothie (if you're feeding a babe too, just make an egg for them and give him some of your smoothie too)
Lunch: Enjoy lunch out! Read the ingredients/nutritionally info and order carefully
Dinner: Roasted chicken and veggies Here's another recipe for roasted chicken (this sits up tomorrow's lunch!)
Snacks:
Blueberries
Strawberries
Grape tomatoes
Grapefruit
Bananas
As always, the grocery list assumes that you have NOTHING in your pantry/kitchen
Groceries
Meat:
bacon
4lb WHOLE chicken
salmon or salmon burger
nitrate free pepperoni
ground nitrate free italian sausage
ground pork
Produce:
2 tomatoes
lettuce
spinach
celery
pear
2-3 apples
orange
kiwi
banana
3 rutabagas
avocado
eggplant
rainbow chard
2 sweet potatoes
1 onion
carrots (not baby)
mushrooms
2 yellow squash OR zucchini or 1 of each
broccoli
Optional: Blueberries, strawberries, grape tomatoes, grapefruit, bananas
Herbs:
basil
olive oil
garlic (get a few actual cloves)
coriander
parsley
a few sprigs of thyme
rosemary
cinnamon
allspice
nutmeg
oregano
thyme
garlic powder
Etc:
eggs
butter
mozzarella
apple cider vinegar
salsa
coconut oil
pecans
full fat canned coconut milk
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Food Challenge Menu Days 4-6
Here's the menu for day 4, 5, and 6 - along with the grocery list. As always, the grocery list assumes that you have nothing in your kitchen. I can't go back every time and see what items were used in the previous week to adjust accordingly. I've got a screaming kid to take care of.
Day 4
Breakfast: Egg omelet (3 eggs, spinach, bacon, & feta)
Lunch: Cucumber Caprese Salad
Dinner: Tacos
Day 5
*Put dinner in the crock pot!
Breakfast: Leftover taco omelet (scramble taco meat into 2 or 3 eggs, top with sour cream/salsa)
Lunch: Turkey/avocado wrap using Pure Wraps or lettuce leaves
Dinner: Creamy country chicken w/ veggies using THIS recipe for gravy
*Make bacon mashed sweet potatoes tonight for the morning!
Day 6
Breakfast: Bacon mashed sweet potatoes and scrambled eggs
Lunch: Leftovers from last night's dinner
Dinner: Shepherd's pie using sweet potatoes instead
Snack:
Squash fries (not included in grocery list)
Grocery List
Meat:
bone in (or in my case out) chicken breast
2 packages ground beef
bacon
turkey (preferably Applegate brand - no sugar added!)
Produce:
2 cucumbers
cherry or grape tomatoes
1 tomato
2 avocado
6 or 7 sweet potatoes
package of WHOLE carrots, NOT baby.
3 onions
garlic
spinach
2-3 parsnips
fresh ginger
Seasonings:
basil
garlic powder
extra virgin olive oil
balsamic vinegar (read the ingredients!)
thyme
sage
Italian seasoning (or just blend it yourself)
cumin
chili powder
oregano
paprika
Etc:
fresh mozzarella (the little balls. Haha!)
sour cream
chicken broth
coconut amnios
butter
eggs
lime juice
coconut flour
baking powder
feta
Optional: Salsa (read ingredients! No sugar or junk!)
Breakfast: Egg omelet (3 eggs, spinach, bacon, & feta)
Lunch: Cucumber Caprese Salad
Dinner: Tacos
Day 5
*Put dinner in the crock pot!
Breakfast: Leftover taco omelet (scramble taco meat into 2 or 3 eggs, top with sour cream/salsa)
Lunch: Turkey/avocado wrap using Pure Wraps or lettuce leaves
Dinner: Creamy country chicken w/ veggies using THIS recipe for gravy
*Make bacon mashed sweet potatoes tonight for the morning!
Day 6
Breakfast: Bacon mashed sweet potatoes and scrambled eggs
Lunch: Leftovers from last night's dinner
Dinner: Shepherd's pie using sweet potatoes instead
Snack:
Squash fries (not included in grocery list)
Grocery List
Meat:
bone in (or in my case out) chicken breast
2 packages ground beef
bacon
turkey (preferably Applegate brand - no sugar added!)
Produce:
2 cucumbers
cherry or grape tomatoes
1 tomato
2 avocado
6 or 7 sweet potatoes
package of WHOLE carrots, NOT baby.
3 onions
garlic
spinach
2-3 parsnips
fresh ginger
Seasonings:
basil
garlic powder
extra virgin olive oil
balsamic vinegar (read the ingredients!)
thyme
sage
Italian seasoning (or just blend it yourself)
cumin
chili powder
oregano
paprika
Etc:
fresh mozzarella (the little balls. Haha!)
sour cream
chicken broth
coconut amnios
butter
eggs
lime juice
coconut flour
baking powder
feta
Optional: Salsa (read ingredients! No sugar or junk!)
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