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Protein: 4oz of tuna (27g protein, 140 calories) Fat: ⅓ avocado (3g fiber, 80 calories) Fiber: ½ cup edamame (9g protein, 4g fiber, 100 calories) Fun: ½ cup brown rice (2g protein, 2g fiber, 110 calories) In a bowl, add a bag of mixed greens. Add in one cup of roasted butternut squash squares, one sliced apple/pear/persimmon, 1/2 cup toasted pecans, 1/2 cup crumbled honey goat cheese and mix. Add in 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar or another sweet vinegar, 1-2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp of maple syrup and salt & pepper to taste. Toss together & serve.
Heard it's national chocolate chip cookie day today so I decided to celebrate! But of course, these ended up as muffin tops instead of cookies but that's okay because they are absolutely FAB. I made the entire recipe and there is only left on the counter so I guess you could say they were delicious!
Hope you try this super simple recipe that's grain free! I used Artisana Coconut Butter and if you don't already have it in your pantry - you need to get it now!! It adds amazing, rich flavor especially when you get a little glob of it in the muffin tops. Enjoy! xoxo Ria I survived a whole week of being a vegetarian... YAY! I was vegetarian last week because my mom was celebrating a hindu religious holiday called Navratri (NUV-RAWT-RAY). It consisted of nine days of eating no meat, fish or eggs and ended with an overnight religious celebration.
This was quite a challenge for me since I eat either meat, fish and/or eggs everyday! I wanted to make sure I was still eating nutritious meals and getting enough protein in my diet which led me to be creative in the kitchen. Breakfast included oatmeal or greek yogurt if I wanted something with more protein. My typical lunch was a salad with red beans as my source of protein and my snacks included yogurt/cottage cheese and a banana. I also made an asian salad with tofu one of the days! For dinner, I made vegan chili which lasted me a couple nights. My week consisted of eating lots of lentils and legumes as my main source of protein. I also made a big batch of HOMEMADE HUMMUS! Hummus tastes SO much better when it's fresh and homemade and I think everyone with a food processor should try it out because it will most likely change your life!! STAR DISH: VEGETARIAN WHITE PIZZA The best vegetarian meal this week was definitely the white pizza I made on Saturday. I slathered some hummus on naan bread and topped it with roasted broccoli and onion. IT WAS HEAVENLY. "This tastes like Little Caesar's pizza" - a true testimonial after a couple bites of trying out my white vegetarian pizza. Being vegetarian for a week was a fun experience for me because it allowed me to realize how amazing plant sources of protein like lentils and legumes can be! They are so versatile and cheap. I'm definitely planning to continue eating more beans and chickpeas in my diet! VEGETARIAN PROTEIN SOURCES:
Do you know someone who loves to avoid carbs? They never order anything but a salad when going out and stay as far away from bread as possible? I do! In fact, I used to be one of those people who avoided bread and pasta to lose weight. And guess what: it didn't help me lose any weight and just made me crabby and hungry all the time! So, should we avoid all carbs to lose weight? Simple answer, no. Let’s find out why!
Know your carbs There are three types of carbs: sugar, starch and fiber.
Sources of carbs include breads, pasta, rice, but also fruits and vegetables. As we all know, fruits and vegetables are healthy and good for you so does it really sound healthy to be cutting those out?! How much carbohydrates should you be having per day? Get 45-65% of your calories each day from healthy carbs! For my body, I've learned that I need about 50% of my daily calories from carbs to function at my best. However, you may find that you don't need that many or may need more carbs. Experiment with what works best for your body. No matter what, it’s important to fuel your body with high quality carbs versus processed crap. I made a simple guide to help you understand healthy carbohydrate options versus not so healthy choices. So go ahead, have a sandwich for lunch! Made with whole wheat bread, of course ;) Still have questions about carbs? Comment below and I’ll try my best to answer them! Yours truly, Ria |
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