Friday, August 30, 2013

Example food ideas for the challenge

Here are some examples of challenge friendly food days....
When it says fruits and vegetables refer to our initial food handout for ideas.  You can even take that sheet grocery shopping with you for ideas.

1.

  • Egg white omelet with vegetables, side of fruit
  • Protein shake 
  • Tuna with olive oil mayo, celery, lettuce, tomato and pickle
  • jerky
  • grilled salmon with vegetables and quinoa
2.
  • Oatmeal with side of deli meat
  • peanut butter and celery
  • lemon pepper grilled chicken breast, fruit and vegetables
  • Protein shake
  • grilled red meat, brown rice and vegetables
3.
  • full egg omelet and side of fruit
  • almonds
  • Salad of sliced ham, spinach, tomatoes, slivered almonds, olive oil
  • grilled peppers
  • lean pork, black rice and vegetables
4.
  • oatmeal with walnuts and flax seed
  • banana and peanut butter
  • lettuce wrap of turkey, sprouts, tomatoes
  • larabar or Kit bar
  • broiled tilapia, vegetables and sweet potato fries
Some other tips:
  • use brown rice or quinoa pasta for spaghetti, soups and other dishes
  • have large cups of water with lemon or lime for dinner 
  • Sea salt is a great seasoning
  • When cooking at high temps use coconut oil
  • Stir fry is a great way to get protein and vegetables in that will not take a lot of time

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