High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

[ahk]

Originally Posted by Jesse

Hey ahk, how's it going? I have no experience with the Whole 30 other than reading about it. It would be great if you post here and let us know what your experience is once you start it. I hope it works out great for you and yours.

As for me, I am still eating high protein/ low carbs, but leaning away from Paleo and more towards a Mediterranean way of eating. I've upped the higher protein veggies, especially raw, and eat less meat than I was eating. Also, getting back into making and drinking green drinks. Love them!

Hey Jesse--

Things are going good-- but feel we've fallen off the path of good eats. I mean we eat good, but need to be more on path. We were either going to attempt the 21dsd (21 day sugar detox) or whole 30. My lady, thinks the whole 30 will work better for us, even though I feel both are practically the same just one is 1 week longer.

All this talk about veggie noodles-- I love my spiralizer. Weekly, I make 2 yams, 1 onion, 2 large zucchinis --- place in oven with coconut oil, onion/garlic powder, and fresh thyme. I normally just eat them in the morning with a few fried eggs and meat. I also love zucchini noodles with fresh marinara or sauteed with garlic/onion.

So whats the "Mediterranean way of eating" ? and why the change?

PS. Of course, I'll let you know how things go with the Whole30. I am wanting to keep a journal of the changes and recipes we use.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by ahk

Hey Jesse--

Things are going good-- but feel we've fallen off the path of good eats. I mean we eat good, but need to be more on path. We were either going to attempt the 21dsd (21 day sugar detox) or whole 30. My lady, thinks the whole 30 will work better for us, even though I feel both are practically the same just one is 1 week longer.

All this talk about veggie noodles-- I love my spiralizer. Weekly, I make 2 yams, 1 onion, 2 large zucchinis --- place in oven with coconut oil, onion/garlic powder, and fresh thyme. I normally just eat them in the morning with a few fried eggs and meat. I also love zucchini noodles with fresh marinara or sauteed with garlic/onion.

So whats the "Mediterranean way of eating" ? and why the change?

PS. Of course, I'll let you know how things go with the Whole30. I am wanting to keep a journal of the changes and recipes we use.

Sounds good, ahk. I'll be cheering for ya'll.
The reason for the change is that I haven't been handling my food choices properly. Being single and living alone, is more difficult for me as far as planning meals and cooking like I used to do when there were more mouths to feed. The reason for the Mediterranean way of eating is that I find it to be a very clean, well rounded diet; it has lots of fresh veggies, lean meat or fish, fresh fruits etc. So basically a lot of "live" foods. I have loads more energy, it's easy enough to throw a stir fry together, or grill a piece of chicken/fish and toss a salad. I am mixing it up between healthy high carb days and low carb days to boost my metabolism and it is working. I am losing lbs and inches and have a lot more energy. It just feels like a natural way to eat, at least for me it does. So, not a huge change really, just a bit cleaner as a way of taking better care of me.

[Orema]

Here's a recipe I like for lunch or dinner.

A can of boneless, skinless sardines in olive oil
1 or 2 boiled eggs crumbled on top
Chopped green onions
Seasoned with chili flakes, salt, pepper

[Orema]

You probably tried this or a variation of it:

Zucchini Noodles
Pesto Sauce (I buy it in the jar)
Crumbled Feta Cheese (the feta works with the pesto)
Cherry Tomatoes (cut in half)

Mix together and enjoy.

I really like this. It's quick, easy, and I usually have it cold. Sometimes I make it at work for lunch or I'll have it for dinner.