Week Four Day Two On My 6-Week Eat To Live Challenge — Recap & Recipes
First, I want to thank everyone for the email well wishes regarding yesterday's post. I'm very touched! In prepping for today's recap, I realize that I made the very mistake I warned about in yesterday's post regarding carb intake. I double dosed again -- at breakfast and lunch. I originally planned on a smoothie for breakfast, but at the last … Read More...
Week Three Round Up Report On My 6-Week Eat To Live Challenge + Two Year Blog-aversary + New Magazine Feature! + Week Four Day One Recap
I have quite a few things to cover in this report, so I'll try to keep it short. First up.... New Magazine Feature! Prevention Magazine has produced a special edition entitled Eat Clean which is out on the news stands right now and I'm featured in one of their articles, which includes my Mushroom Vegetable Stir Fry recipe . Unlike April's 2015 … Read More...
Middle Eastern Salad Wrap with Chickpeas Arugula Hummus & Tahini Dressing
This sandwich combines three of my favorite Middle Eastern foods -- Israeli/fatoush salad, hummus and tahini. And I made up enough of the ingredients that I can chow down on this all week. I like to make my hummus with a big bunch of parsley, which I think brightens up the flavor. And I use extra garlic in the tahini sauce just because I'm crazy that … Read More...
Week Three Day Five On My 6-Week Eat To Live Challenge – Recap & Recipes
I think I slipped a little this week. There were days that I had grains/carbs for breakfast and then again for lunch or dinner. And I might have been a little generous in measuring out my nut portions. And I definitely double-dosed on the daily avocado allowance more than once. Whether that will have negative consequences when do my weekly weigh-in is … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #36
Here’s this week’s list of articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...
Week Three Day Four On My 6-Week Eat To Live Challenge – Recap, Recipes & Helpful Hints
Today was one of the few times I felt hungry between meals. I had breakfast early (7:30 instead of 9:30) which left me hungry by 10:30. By 11, I couldn't hold off any more, so I had a can of white beans with balsamic vinegar. I know that sounds strange, but I often make a snack out of a can of beans. Before starting this challenge, I would top the … Read More...
Roasted & Curried Delicata Squash-Carrot Puree with Zucchini & Yellow Squash Noodles
I picked up a small Delicata squash at the market last week and intended on using it in a salad. But then a curry craving kicked in and I knew that squash would be perfect! To get the rich taste of Autumn into this dish, I roasted the squash with carrots before making the puree sauce. Rather that using regular pasta noodles, I pulled out my Veggetti … Read More...
Week Three Day Three On My 6-Week Eat To Live Challenge – Recap & Recipes
It was such a gorgeous day outside. It felt like summer with warm breezes from the south keeping the temps in the 70s. I dragged the dog out for another long walk along Lake Michigan's beaches. Being a chihuahua, she's not totally enthused about long, brisk walks. She passed out when we got home. I realize that I've been forgetting to report in these … Read More...
Week Three Day Two On My 6-Week Eat To Live Challenge – Recap, Recipes & Helpful Hints
Today was such a gorgeous day outside that I had trouble keeping focused. I eventually succumbed and spent the late afternoon taking a long, brisk walk. Not sure my dog was as enthused about it as I was - kept her on a short leash so she didn't get to sniff around as much as she would have liked! So here's today's recap: Today's … Read More...
Week Three Day One On My 6-Week Eat To Live Challenge
Because yesterday was such a gorgeous day outside and I wanted to enjoy it, I postponed my weekly food prep and did it today. I usually make 2 dishes ahead of time along with a salad, but today I made 3 dishes. Then I found out my husband has to travel this week, so I've got a lot of eating to do! Today's Recipes Breakfast: Oatmeal with … Read More...