Anywho, I think I am going to try and have more fats and protein in my diet. I hate the craziness with the blood sugar in constant flux. I have found that eating a high protein / fat meal in the morning (eggs with sausage or bacon or leftovers from the night before) keeps me going until lunch. I used to have to eat a snack by 9 or 10, but better food fuels me longer. We're also trying to eat organic and grass fed. I know it's crazy expensive, but I really do notice a difference. Also, we eat smaller portions of meat and it lasts longer. The biggest challenge is not eating, but preparing. It is so easy to grab whatever is close (hello frozen pasta meals) when there is no fresh food in the house. I really need to get better about meal planning / grocery shopping, and including lunches in the mix (I'm actually really good with planning dinners). Matt wants to cook more, so we need to find a time that we can both sit down and prepare for the week.
All of the foods pictured are sugar / sweetener free and carb free (with the exception of Matt's breakfast). It was actually really tasty too. The pizza has a cauliflower crust and is a favorite around our home. The biscuits are made with coconut flour and olive oil (they're savory, with thyme and rosemary). My favorite treats (we could have one banana or green apple per day) from the detox were these coconut bliss bites. Basically mash banana with unsweetened cocoa powder and unsweetened coconut flakes. Freeze. Let that for a minute or two before devouring. And I feel so healthy when I eat them. No gluten or grains or other stuff that makes me feel like crap. Let's not discuss the girlscout cookies in my freezer. Grrr.
Could you go without sugar for 21 days? Would you even want to try? Any suggestions for upping my veggie intake? I'm good with meat, but don't know how to prepare veggies other than a slow roast. haha
Megan, I'm glad we got to hang out last night! :) And thanks for sharing the link to my blog! I think you're the first real blogger to do so! How exciting! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your thoughts as always, and I so appreciate your openness and honesty! I'm a big fan of rabbit trails myself. :)
And I've been waiting for this post! I know you've been eating a special way lately and I've been curious as to what it looks like and how changing your diet has impacted you. I'm always looking for ways to improve my health!
And I always need my alcohol too. Hahahaha. So I'm glad we can share in that. :)
My absolute favorite way to prepare cauliflower is to saute florets (fresh or frozen) in a healthy oil. Add a bit of salt and chopped garlic toward the end and it's better than any junk food any day.
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