So today was a busy day for me. I thought since I had so many healthy groceries that I would make myself some lunches for the office as well as prep some dinners for when I get home. This way I can save money and still eat healthy! I made sure to get plenty of healthy snack options for the office as well. I have the normal fruits and vegetables, but I also added some new snacks to the mix. I went and bought hummus and cut of broccoli heads to dip in it. I also made another batch of Kale chips. I can’t get enough of them. They are so simple to make and so good for you. I bought some fresh pears as well apples and oranges. You can never go wrong with fruit. I stocked up on organic frozen fruit so that I can make smoothies at the office. I bought different types of fruit so that I can create different types of smoothies. All I have to do is add the fruit, bananas, and non-fat yogurt, blend them together and in seconds I have a fresh smoothie. I wanted to mix it up this week with my meals and snacks so my body doesn’t get bored of eating the same thing over and over again. Jessica, my nutritionist said that one of the pit falls that people run into when they go on diets is eating the same thing. By doing this, your body will start craving what it is not getting and the urge to slip and binge is allot higher. This way, I make sure that my body is getting all the things that it wants and needs to get through the day, especially with my vigorous workouts.
I met my buddy Marcus at the gym this afternoon for some Cardio. I did 35 minutes on the treadmill and then 40 minutes on the Elliptical. I worked on my abs as well and then called it a day. I didn’t want to push it since I was still sore from my workout Friday and I am meeting with JC Monday night after work. So home I went.
The one thing that Jessica said for me to do was to try different leafy greens and try preparing them different ways. What’s amazing is that Leaf vegetables are typically low in calories, low in fat, high in protein per calorie, high in dietary fiber, high in iron and calcium, and very high in phytochemicals such as vitamin C, carotenoids, lutein and folic acid as well as Vitamin K. What does that mean? In a nut shell, Incorporate Leafy Greens into your diet because they are good for you and incredibly healthy. The fun part is trying to figure out new and exciting ways to prepare them. So tonight along with prepping grilled chicken, and cutting up and bagging different vegetables I also tried a new recipe involving broccoli rabe. It is certainly not the easiest Leafy green to prepare and it is very pungent and sometimes bitter. Some may be scared of this green, and I should have been, but I wasn’t. I was excited to try it since I never have. I picked a recipe involving broccoli rabe, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and roasted red peppers. It took about 20 minutes to prepare and cook. You have to watch in constantly so it doesn’t burn, but other than that, a piece of cake. I feel like the roasted red peppers and garlic off set the bitter taste of the Broccoli Rabe. I definately enjoyed the taste and packed it away for Lunch tomorrow. I just hope that it tastes good the next day after it has been reheated in the microwave. I guess I will find out tomorrow. Fingers crossed. If you are interested in the recipe, go out and by “Greens, Glorious Greens”. An amazing addition to your cookbooks. Most of the recipes, besides the ones that Jessica is giving me, are from this book. Not only does it provide exceptional recipes, it also provides you information regarding the Greens that you are cooking with. Well, time for bed. I have a busy week ahead of me. It’s hard to believe that it is already week four of my challenge. Time is flying by.
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