So sometimes it can be hard to think of things to eat when you're transitioning into new habits. Grains are such a huge part of our culture. Here are some ideas that have come to me and comforted me through the transition. Some are now weekly habits, and others come and go based on needs or season.
What ever you do, make eating enjoyable. That doesn't mean unhealthy or full of sugar, just be satisfied with what you do. I never walk away feeling like I missed something. If you do, then ask yourself if it's an emotional aspect. Then give yourself 4 months to change your biology and ask again.
What ever you do, make eating enjoyable. That doesn't mean unhealthy or full of sugar, just be satisfied with what you do. I never walk away feeling like I missed something. If you do, then ask yourself if it's an emotional aspect. Then give yourself 4 months to change your biology and ask again.
Fresh seasonal fruit. Try to limit yourself to a handful or two of fruit per day, if possible. It is a better sugar, but still sugar.
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Cucumber Sandwich:
Just add the ingredients you would if you had bread. It's surprisingly crunchy and satisfying. Especially if there is goat cheese on it. You know it's a winner,
when you can get kids to eat it!
Be sure to use a thin skin cucumber, like hot house, English, or Persian.
Eat it like a sandwich or slice it like sushi!
Just add the ingredients you would if you had bread. It's surprisingly crunchy and satisfying. Especially if there is goat cheese on it. You know it's a winner,
when you can get kids to eat it!
Be sure to use a thin skin cucumber, like hot house, English, or Persian.
Eat it like a sandwich or slice it like sushi!
Banana with Nut Butter (I just LOVE banana with coconut butter! its like a tropical getaway...)
Mochetta and Cheese:
I'm very particular about the quality and quantity of pork I eat. For a long time, I wouldn't even touch it. So I went on a hunt for beef salami. Its hormone and antibiotic free at Whole Foods Deli meat and cheese counter. They slice it thin for you. It's $29/lb. but so flavorful, that you only need like $5-6 worth for several servings. It's quick and waiting in the meat drawer. Easy to travel with in your cooler, too. I love it pared with raw goat cheese or thrown into a salad to make it outstanding. It holds you over for hours with all its protein and fat!
I'm very particular about the quality and quantity of pork I eat. For a long time, I wouldn't even touch it. So I went on a hunt for beef salami. Its hormone and antibiotic free at Whole Foods Deli meat and cheese counter. They slice it thin for you. It's $29/lb. but so flavorful, that you only need like $5-6 worth for several servings. It's quick and waiting in the meat drawer. Easy to travel with in your cooler, too. I love it pared with raw goat cheese or thrown into a salad to make it outstanding. It holds you over for hours with all its protein and fat!
Yogurt and Fruit:
Goat yogurt is so light and refreshing (Coconut yogurt, too!) -Especially pared with fresh fruit and jam. Perfect for when you need a snack or light breakfast that's not so heavy and meaty. My favorite mix is fresh bananas with strawberry jam.
Be sure your jam is 100% fruit and sometimes the yogurt also needs a drop or two of stevia to cut the sour.
Goat yogurt is so light and refreshing (Coconut yogurt, too!) -Especially pared with fresh fruit and jam. Perfect for when you need a snack or light breakfast that's not so heavy and meaty. My favorite mix is fresh bananas with strawberry jam.
Be sure your jam is 100% fruit and sometimes the yogurt also needs a drop or two of stevia to cut the sour.
Smoked Salmon and Avocado:
I just love this combo. They are perfect together with the meatiness of both textures.
For a salmon that is not full of heavy metals and tested for radiation (because let's be honest, it's a real threat these days) please check out: Vital Choice. They test all their seafood for contamination.
I just love this combo. They are perfect together with the meatiness of both textures.
For a salmon that is not full of heavy metals and tested for radiation (because let's be honest, it's a real threat these days) please check out: Vital Choice. They test all their seafood for contamination.
Muffins:
I have many muffin recipes. Because they don't contain grain or sweeteners, they are a perfect fast food ready to travel loaded with protein and fiber. I also like to add vegetable juice or pulp to the batters to help their nutritional content.
Click here for my pumpkin muffin.
More recipes to come...
I have many muffin recipes. Because they don't contain grain or sweeteners, they are a perfect fast food ready to travel loaded with protein and fiber. I also like to add vegetable juice or pulp to the batters to help their nutritional content.
Click here for my pumpkin muffin.
More recipes to come...
Hard Boiled Eggs:
Tips to get the shell off:
Bring to boil from cold water with the eggs.
Boil 3 min.
Cover. Let sit for 10.
Rinse with cold water or ice water.
Peel immediately.
Tips to get the shell off:
Bring to boil from cold water with the eggs.
Boil 3 min.
Cover. Let sit for 10.
Rinse with cold water or ice water.
Peel immediately.
Coconut Cream:
Coconut cream comes from the flesh of young coconuts. It's high in protein and naturally sweet. It great to keep around for topping pancakes, dipping fruit, or just spooning in by the mouthful! Click here for my recipe.
Coconut cream comes from the flesh of young coconuts. It's high in protein and naturally sweet. It great to keep around for topping pancakes, dipping fruit, or just spooning in by the mouthful! Click here for my recipe.
Nut Pates:
Nuts make wonderful hummus like dips for your raw vegetables or seed crackers. There are so many different kinds, have fun trying them all! Here's one to start with:
Caramelized Onion Pate
Nuts make wonderful hummus like dips for your raw vegetables or seed crackers. There are so many different kinds, have fun trying them all! Here's one to start with:
Caramelized Onion Pate
Smoothie with nut butter or grain free protein powder.
