Day 9 Sugar Detox

Day 9 Sugar Detox

Today wasn't too bad of a day considering AGAIN, the busy-ness of the day. Hoping for a pleasant tomorrow as well.  

BREAKFAST

2 Hard Boiled Eggs 

* 2 farm fresh hard boiled eggs

LUNCH

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

*Please see day 6 for Recipe....this was the last of the soup so....Guess I have to go back to making lunch again....UGH

SUPPER

Stuffed Baked Sweet Potato 

* Wrap with aluminum foil 1 medium sweet potato baked in the oven for 1 hr and 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove when "soft"and let cool for 5 minutes. Unwrap and STUFF that yummy creation with whatever your heart desires. 

My heart desired:

*1/4 cup chickpeas

*2 tsp feta cheese

*1/4 cup kale steamed

*1 cup steamed broccoli

ENJOY:)

Day 8 Sugar Detox

Day 8 Sugar Detox

Today was an easy day because I was so busy/distracted. Not to mention when the menses is in town for the week...I have little to no appetite. 

BREAKFAST

2 Hard Boiled Eggs

Pretty simplistic...*2 farm fresh eggs

LUNCH

Homemade Pasta e Fagioli

See Day 6 Blog post for Recipe.

SUPPER

Leftover Salmon, Cauliflower Rice and Avocado

See Day 7 Blog post for recipe. *add 1 medium Avocado

ENJOY:) 

Day 7 Sugar Detox

Day 7 Sugar Detox

BREAKFAST

Skillet Scrambled Eggs, Onions, Peppers and Potatoes

Breakfast was out this am...pretty simplistic. 

*2 eggs scrambled

*green peppers

*onions

*cubed potatoes

*topped with shredded cheese

LUNCH

Homemade Pasta e Fagioli Soup

*see Day 6 Sugar Detox for recipe

SUPPER

Almond Crusted Salmon with Cauliflower "fried" Rice

*4 oz wild caught sockeye salmon baked at 350 for 15 minutes (will be topped with the below 1st)

TOPPED with:

*1 tsp chopped parsley

*1/4 tsp sea salt

*1/4 tsp black pepper

*1 TBSP shredded almonds

*fresh squeezed lemon (1/2)

For the Cauliflower "fried" Rice:
*coat the "frying" pan with 2 TBSP coconut oil
*1 head cauliflower chopped (can use a food processor if you have one) dumped in the pan
Add in:
*2 TBSP parsley
*2 tsp sea salt
*2 tsp black pepper
*fresh squeezed lemon (1/2)
*2 tsp terragon
Cook for about 10-12 minutes (or until softened and browning) on medium/low heat, let cool and serve.

ABSOLUTELY YUMMY.

ENJOY:)

Blogs, Pages and Websites ... OHHHH MY

I have compiled a list of Blogs, Pages and Websites I love. 

I love them all for various reasons (equally). 

I copiled a list very similar when I first started blogging...but a lot of that has changed for me d/t growing and what I look for most in educating myself via others who have the knowledge to do so, great recipes, health, great prices, funnnnnnn. 

1. http://www.brusselsvegan.com

2. http://www.foodiefiasco.com

3. https://happyherbivore.com

4. http://veggienook.com

5. http://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com
6. http://www.instructables.com
7. http://blog.ted.com
8. http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com
9. http://www.theroastedroot.net
10. http://naturallyella.com
11. http://fitfoodiefinds.com
12. http://ohsheglows.com
13. http://www.runningonrealfood.com
14. http://www.thefullhelping.com
15. http://comfybelly.com
16. http://www.foodmatters.tv
17. https://www.grassfedgirl.com
18. http://www.easygreenmom.com
19. http://www.theholykale.com
20. http://draxe.com
21. http://jennamarblesblog.com/my-blog/
22. http://www.vitacost.com
23. http://www.forksoverknives.com
24. http://www.getvegucated.com
25. http://gomerblog.com
26. http://www.danoah.com
27. https://www.facebook.com/BatDadOfficial/
28. http://minimalistbaker.com
29. http://www.veganricha.com
30. http://ohmyveggies.com

Check these out and you might love them too. Share if you have any you feel I'd love....I am always open to new ones. 

Day 6 Sugar Detox

Day 6 Sugar Detox

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs and Bacon

*2 scrambled eggs with a dash of salt and black pepper

*2 strips of uncured bacon (I only ate one and gave the other to my hubby)

LUNCH

Confession time....I cleaned my house VERY THOROUGHLY and time got away from me so I did not eat lunch. Probably not the healthiest of ideas, BUT when I get busy I lose all track of time. 

Supper

Homemade Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Healthy Version)

*1 pound organic grass fed beef browned (you can use turkey burger as instead of beef)

*6 oz gluten free brown rice pasta shells (cooked el dante)

*1 cup chopped celery

*1 cup chopped carrot 

*1 small red onion chopped 

*1 small yellow onion chopped

*1 15oz can dark red kidney beans (Eden Organic has BPA free cans, rinse them)

*1 15oz can light red kidney beans (Eden Organic has BPA free cans, rinse them)

*1 15oz can cannellini Beans (Eden Organic has BPA free cans, rinse them)

*1 15oz can diced tomatoes (chop your own for better taste, I use organic canned)

*1 32oz "box" organic low sodium chicken broth (you can use beef)

*1 16oz jar of tomato sauce (I use organic)

*3 garlic cloves minced (home grown)

*2 tsp chopped oregano 

*2 tsp chopped cilantro (fresh is best)

*2 tsp shopped basil (fresh is best)

*2 tsp chopped thyme

*2 tsp parsley (fresh is best)

I cook in my crockpot for 2 hrs on high. I am sure you could serve with some sort of bread, BUT this is a sugar free challenge. Salt and pepper to taste when served.

DESSERT

Grain Free "Branola"

I got the recipe from    http://thepaleoprize.com/?p=2089 

For the 2 cups of nuts I used 1/2 cup Macadamia Nuts, 1 cup walnuts and 1/2 cup pecans (along with the 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds and almonds she calls for in the recipe)

Instead of a food processor (which I do not have), I used a baggy and a pan to "smash" the nuts to chopped size. 

I also added the 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut and 2oz of raisins she states you can add. 

I was not sure how this would taste considering it is sugar free and the fact that my family is used to sugary treats for dessert BUT this stuff wine over like a bang with myself, hubby and daughter. It is 

soooooooo good. Make it, try it, share it....GIFT IT. 

Keeps in the fridge for 3-5 days.



ENJOY :)

Day 5 Sugar Detox

Day 5 Sugar Detox 

OKAY...so I am a big fat (hardly fat...but anyways) CHEATER today. 

Let's just get into a little TMI before I explain what I did. I have IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome - constipation)...I used to flip between IBS-C and D (diarrhea), but no longer. So ..most days I have to treat myself with prunes/prune juice, diet and water intake. SOMETIMES, none of this works, BUT I refuse to take any form of stool softener or laxatives. SO...I have found something that works for me (other than the above mentioned).  CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISINS....I'm telling you, works like a charm every time. Failure day, BUT I have pooped so...AMEN to that. To me it's a win!

BREAKFAST

Scrambled Eggs/Avocado

*3 farm fresh eggs scrambled

*1 medium avocado chopped

*dash of sea salt

*dash of black pepper

*1 TBSP parsley

LUNCH

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

I might have an addiction to works Cheddar Broccoli Soup. I checked the ingredient again today and was shocked to learn that today they added hot sauce. I mean....why? I have never heard of hot sauce in this kind of soup.Whatever works I guess...it tasted the same it did yesterday and the day before.

SUPPER

Salmon/Broccoli/Zucchini

Went out to eat with hubby to Ruby Tuesdays...I have to say it wasn't my salmon i make at home, but it wasn't too bad. 

ENJOY:)

Day 4 Sugar Detox

Day 4 Sugar Detox

Breakfast

Mason Jar Oats

*1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats

*1 1/5 TBSP chia seeds

*1 TBSP ground flaxseed

*2 TBSP unsweetened toasted coconut flakes

*2 TBSP raisins

*1/8 cup almond slivers

*1/8 chopped walnuts

*1 1/2 cup coconut milk

*1/2 green tipped banana chopped

Lunch

Broccoli Cheddar/Onion Soup

Good ole yummy "work soup" again today. Some days I just need a little to get me through...not to mention the time. I also had a whole medium avocado with my soup.

Supper

Stuffed Acorn Squash

*1 large acorn squash baked in the oven for 45 minutes (poke holes or you have an explosion)

*2 tsp cinnamon

*1 TBSP pumpkin seeds

*2 TBSP raisins

*1/4 granny smith apple (these are lowest sugar on the glycemic index of apples)

I did have a snack of Cashews as well today. Not too bad on the cravings although it is hard to see/hear other people eat sweets.


ENJOY :)