Yes, I did complete another 30-minute "run" this morning,
but 30 refers to 30 different plants each week.
I have been reading a few different health books recently
(Whole Body Reset and Forever Strong)
and they both are stressing a little more protein and 30 different plants a week.
Maybe that seems crazy - but the protein is needed to prevent muscle loss as one ages
and the plants help to keep the gut healthy.
So we have been trying to keep a variety of plants in the diet.
Quinoa, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes
red pepper, yellow pepper, green pepper (yes, each pepper has different health benefits)
blueberries, strawberries, blackberries,
broccoli, radish, cucumber,
apples, peaches, bananas, grapes, cherries
chickpeas, lentils, black beans, navy beans
cucumber, tomato, carrot, celery
avocado, artichoke hearts,
spinach, spring mix, sprouts ...
There's 31 without too much effort.
Challenge yourself this week -
even coffee counts and herbs too!
Our lunch on Saturday knocked quite a few off the list.
We tried a "new to us" restaurant in the middle of our Saturday walk.
We also enjoyed their beautiful patio.
My bowl had quinoa, carrot, sweet potato, zucchini, summer squash, avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, greens and lemon tahini dressing.
That's at least 11 in one bowl!
This week's menu:
Fast Food Friday: BLT's and Strawberry Milkshakes
Saturday AM: Smoothies and Seven Sundays Sunflower Cocoa Cereal
Saturday Lunch: New Restaurant Burger & Bowl
Saturday Dinner: Red Lentil Pasta, Sauce and Italian Sausage
Sunday AM: Smoothies
Sunday Lunch: Leftover Pasta
Sunday Dinner: Eggs, turkey sausage and toast
Monday AM: Smoothies
Monday lunch: Quinoa Deli Salad
Monday Dinner: Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Salad
Tuesday AM: Smoothies
Tuesday Lunch: Chef Salad with leftover grilled chicken
Tuesday Dinner: Salmon, rice, Asparagus
Wednesday AM: Smoothies
Wednesday Lunch: Salad with chicken tenders and eggs
Wednesday Dinner: Eggs, Turkey Sausage, Toast
Thursday AM: Smoothies
Thursday Lunch: Green goddess Salad with shrimp
Thursday Dinner: Beans and Rice
Friday AM: Smoothies
Friday Lunch: Perfect Burger or Sardines
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