Resistance

It seems that every time it comes up in conversation, with people who do not eat Paleo, I am always given a really hard time about the way I choose to eat. More times than not, the opposition is based on the perception (of the masses, I know) that we should be eating in line with the government-recommended food guide pyramid. This pyramid has been drilled in our minds since we were all children. This is how, most people, believe we are supposed to be eating - the basis of our diet should be whole grains and PROCESSED foods (crazy!). If we all stopped to think for ourselves for a minute we would see that consuming the amount of  processed foods they recommend, cannot be better and more healthy then eating food that are naturally found on this earth.

Take a minute to read this article that was posted by Dianne at Balanced Bites. She does a great job explaining how the Food Guide Pyramid is, in no way, how we should be eating.

http://balancedbites.com/2010/09/weve-been-fed-a-pyramid-built-of-processed-food-bricks.html

Amazingness

If you didn't know, now you do. AND it is on sale at Whole Foods, right now!

Food for Travel

This weekend Adam and I are in Indianapolis for his cousins wedding. I was somewhat unsure how I was going to be able to eat good this weekend. There are airports, parties, and the rehearsal dinner, the wedding and reception! We will also be eating out for all the other meals. I knew I had to come up with a game plan or the weekend would be a disaster for me. I knew there had to be a way to make good food choices while I'm away. A lot of the meals will be provided to me, or i may not have a choice in where we go, and therefore not much choice in what I order....so I brought my own food! I packed to go salads for the airport and bought other foods that will not spoil over the weekend. Don't worry, I'm not going to whip out my own food at the restaurants or wedding festivities, but I will be prepared to eat something small right before and keep something in my purse that I can eat on the way back to the hotel. In my salad, I put grilled chicken, raw veggies, lettuce, and I have a travel size container for my EVOO dressing. I also made a cucumber and tomato salad drizzled with EVOO and some oregano. I purchased some Lara Bars and beef jerky from Grassfed Gourmet that will fit nicely in my purse for a snack/lunch while we are out running around town. I also bought some tuna and chicken in a pouch that I can eat in the car or hotel. I have realized there are no excuses for eating clean while you are out of town. And you cant forget the yummy chocolate covered almonds!! It may not be convenient or the best meals I will ever eat - but I will not go hungry and I will not make poor decisions.
Have a great weekend and remember you are in control!!!

Chicken & Egg Frittata

Breakfast is the one meal that I struggle with most. Dinner is easy for me, and lunch is usually left over dinner or a big salad. But breakfast......I'm always rushed to get out the door in the mornings so I usually just boil an egg the night before and eat that with a piece of fruit. It will last me until lunch, but can get kind of boring. And I am trying to lose a few pounds, so I need to watch my fruit consumption. I recently learned that if you are trying to lose weight, limit your fruits. When you do eat fruit, stick to melons and berries. So, I will still have some fruit, but I am changing up my fruit choices. I cooked something Sunday night that will last me through the week....and it is so good and flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 Tbsp red onion, minced
• 3 Tbsp green bell pepper, minced
• 1 heaping handful of shredded carrots
• 1 small handful chopped broccoli
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 12 oz cooked, shredded chicken
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• S & P to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a non stick skillet saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, broccoli and garlic until veggies are soft, approx 8-10 minutes
3. Add chicken to skillet, continue to cook
4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and coconut milk until combined
5. Pour egg mixture in skillet and stir until eggs are combined
6. Transfer egg and veggie mixture to a greased 8x8 pan. Season top with S&P
7. Bake for 15 minutes, then turn oven to broil for 5 minutes until edges are slightly brown

Breakfast :-)