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Mood: accomplished
My husband and I have been doing the paleo diet for the last 24 days. I’m happy to say I’ve lost 10 pounds and I’ve never felt better.
Tonight on the menu is zucchini “spaghetti” with a chicken sausage marinara sauce. I don’t miss pasta when I can eat something delicious and satisfying like this.
Being creative in the kitchen is the best way to stick to a diet and make it into a healthy lifestyle. Tricking your mind into thinking you are being naughty while still eating a satisfying meal.
Here is some more nutritional information on the celery root. My new favorite tuber.
Mood: amazed
Today I cooked with Celeriac or celery root. I’ve never used it before and at first sight it is quite intimidating.
I decided to make a combination of celery root and cauliflower mash with some wasabi. I use cauliflower as a substitute for potatoes all the time and have heard that celery root can be used in many of the same ways.
I simply peeled and cubed the celery root and steamed it with a half a head of cauliflower florets. Once tender I drained the water and put them back in the hot pot. I added butter, salt, light sour cream and wasabi paste and blended with my hand blender until smooth. I gotta say these were pretty amazing.
I used the mash as a base for teriyaki mahi mahi and asparagus. Yummy!
Mood: satisfied
Was craving some buttery, garlicky, sweet shrimp scampi with pasta but to stick with our healthy lifestyle I modified it. Shrimp with a scampi sauce of garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, chicken stock, red pepper flakes and a little bit of butter. Served over wild rice medley and a side of lentil salad. Yum!
Mood: Opa!
One of my more artful creations. Greek salad with arugula, lentils, cucumber, avocado, tomato, beets, and goat cheese. Dressing is red wine vinegar, dill, thyme, olive oil salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Mood: sp-blendid
My husband got us a vitamix for valentines day/our anniversary and we have been digging through the fridge and freezer trying to find things to blend.
This morning we made our own Acai bowls. Made with one Sambazon Acai packet (Costco), frozen strawberries, blueberries and peaches with a little bit of protein powder. We put a little bit of granola on the bottom of the bowl and sprinkled a little over the top. Yummmm!!!
I can’t wait to keep blending new healthy dishes.
Mood: nervous
I’m running a half marathon in the morning and I’m not going to lie, I’m not prepared for it. I tried my best to at least nail the nutritional side of preparation. Carb loading in a healthy way. Sweet potato, brown rice, steamed mixed veggies, mahi mahi with a macadamia nut wasabi and panko crust. Oh and lots and lots of H2O!
10 Health Benefits of Eggs
1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.
2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.
4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.
5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.
6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person’s lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.
8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.
9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.
10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.
Mood: eggstatic!
I love eggs.
(via fitnessfoodfabulous)
