This week's theme is to eat simply and clean. I'm feeling a little bloated and sluggish and need a good kick in the pants. I have been cutting down on my sugar intake and want to carry that through this week with my meals as well. Simple ingredients, no sauces, salts, sugars or oils, simply enjoying the taste of the food with some fresh spices and dressing made with fresh fruit and vinegars. I'm making a change this week instead of excuses. We're all busy, but that doesn't mean we cannot find time to exercise and eat well. It will show in our performance at work, at home and in our appearance. So give this a try! I will be sharing with you my meals, and if one strikes your fancy give me a holler and I'll send you the recipe!
Resource: Tracy Anderson
Monday: Poached Cod and roasted asparagus. Sample of "junk" free ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable stock, 1 clove garlic peeled and sliced, 2 shallots, peeled and sliced, 1 lemon halved, 1 6 ounce cod fillet (you may also use halibut, tilapia, sole or sea bass). In a shallow saucepan, bring stock to a boil with the garlic, shallots, and lemon. Reduce heat and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add the fish, cover the pan and barely simmer for about 6 minutes, until the fish is opaque. For asparagus, trim and clean, preheat oven to 350, and place vegetable on baking sheet coated with organic olive oil spray. Roast for 5 minutes, remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice and fresh cracked pepper.
Tuesday: Steamed Turkey Breast with wilted kale and raisins
Wednesday: Orange glazed salmon and roasted mushrooms
Thursday: Grilled chicken with mango and scallion
Friday: Shrimp Salad with sugar snap peas
Saturday: Seared peppered Tuna with Arugula greens
Sunday: Grilled Turkey burgers with red onion, lettuce, tomato and avocado
If you have picky eaters at home and they are not crazy about fish, make extra chicken or turkey and save it for the nights you'll have fish. It will save you time and you can be creative and put the meat in wraps, salads, etc. I feel fortunate that my kids love fish. If yours haven't developed a taste for it, don't give up! Have them try a little piece. The orange glazed salmon is yummy!!
Good luck eating simply and clean. You'll feel better--I promise! Please be in touch for any of the recipes.
Happy Spring eating!
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