I have been more strict on nutrition, with my main meal being lunch and then dinner being reduced by about half. I am still eating a good amount and good quality food but I have reduced the overall intake. This is not something I would have been able to do when I first started on this journey, but after a few weeks, I have progressed to a point where it is now easier to commit to a stricter regime.
Mornings I have a serve of organic almond and apricot granola with Greek yoghurt, cinnamon and fruit. It is not paleo, but it is a lower carb option to regular cereal and has been a good alternative to eggs. The yoghurt also has good probiotic qualities. So while I am still reducing my dairy intake, I am not concerned about a few serves a day.
For lunch I have been having a large serve of protein with vegetables and a portion of nuts.
Discounted salmon steaks have been just delicious. This week I found a pack of two good sized steaks for $4.40. With the veges being from our garden, the cost of a lunch is pretty affordable and the nutritional benefit is enormous. I have definitely got my omega 3 requirements for this week.
The other key ingredient in my meals this week has been avocado. We have a friend that has an avocado orchard who was kind enough to let us collect some end of season avocados which are now falling to the ground to be eaten by birds or rodents. I absolutely love avos - some people are concerned about the high oil content and calorie count of avocados, but they are nutritionally rich, tasty and really versatile. I am quite happy to eat a half to one whole avocado a day with meals. Their norishing oils are also great for skin and hair treatments. I have tried a face mask this week with avo, honey and coconut oil and it felt fantastic! I will definitely be trying a hair mask soon.
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