Tips for Planning Ahead with Meals....

Essentials to have on hand
  • Complex Carbohydrate
    • Organic Brown Rice
    • Quinoa
    • 100% Whole Wheat Pasta
    • Organic old fashioned oatmeal
    • Corn Tortillas 1-2 small
    • Baked Yam or sweet potato (1cup cooked)
    • Beans or lentils (1cup cooked)
  • Veggies (unlimited)
    • Green Peppers
    • Broccoli
    • Onions
    • Spinach
    • Tomatoes
    • Green Beans
    • Steamed Mixed Veggies
  • Healthy Fats
    • OLIVE OIL!
    • Organic Almond Butter
    • AVACADO! yum!
    • Unsalted sunflower, sesame, or pumpkin seeds
    • Raw Almonds or walnuts
    • Reduced fat feta Cheese
  • Lean Protein
    • Chicken breast (5oz)
    • Salmon or other wild fish
    • Gluten free chicken or turkey burger
    • Wild Bison
    • Tofu or meat alternative
    • Free range egg/Egg Whites
    • Free range white turkey meat (sodium-nitrate free, I thik Boars head lunch meat might be like this?)


Chicken or Individual Fish Servings
  • Cook a Whole baking dish of lean protein
  • For Chicken bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes depending on thickness/size.  Cook till juices run clear.  Section into serving sizes in tupperware or zip lock baggies
  • For fish portions I buy individual frozen pieces from Sams club, thaw and cook with olive oil per package directions.  I like to season with Old Bay

Veggies
  • Pick your favorites.
  • Steam/cut/leave raw and section into appropriate portion bags or containers. 
    • For Salads I like to do equal parts olive oil to apple cider or balsamic vinegar and sprinkle some garlic salt on top!  yummy and you know its clean ingredients
Complex Carbs
  • Cook a big pot of rice/quinoa/whole wheat pasta/ beans
  • Section into 1cup serving sizes and pair with other options below to make well balanced meal

Meal Ideas
  • Fish with sauteed green peppers and onions and brown rice
  • Chili with brown rice and veggies
  • Eggs with Oatmeal and sauteed veggies/cheese 

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