Protein shake - 2 scoops (50g) whey protein isolate in 24 oz. water
scrambled eggs - 4 eggs (2 yokes), 1 Tsps cinnamon, 4 Tbsp coconut milk
1 banana - sliced for topping on eggs
1 Tbsp organic unsweetened cocoa powder - for topping on eggs and banana
1 peach
1/8 cup pistachios
2 oz. top sirloin steak
1:30 pm
taco salad - 5.5 oz ground turkey breast, 3 cups spinach, 2 small tomatoes, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/2 avocado, 1 Tbsp chopped basil.
1 cup green grapes
4 almonds
4:30 pm
2 oz. grilled chicken breast
1 plum
2 celery stalks
1/8 cup walnuts
7:30 pm
This is why I love having a fridge full of fresh organic produce. I ended up working late tonight and was really hungry by the time I got home and did not want to cook. So I threw this plate together. . .
5 oz. grilled chicken breast
1 cup cauliflower, 1 carrot, 1 cup red cabbage, 1 cup broccoli
1/4 cantaloupe
1 Tbsp raisins
3 dried apricots
4 hazelnuts
1 Tbsp sunflower seed butter
10:00 pm
2 oz. grilled salmon
1 cup blueberries
1 Tbsp almond butter
138 oz. water on the day
I notice cinnamon and pure cocoa powder in a lot of your breakfasts. Are they mainly for flavor or nutritional value?
ReplyDeleteHey Blair,
ReplyDeleteThe cinnamon is mostly for flavor although it is high in antioxidant activity. Also, cinnamon has been shown to help regulate blood pressure. But I think that's mostly in the pill form.
The organic unsweetened cocoa powder is incredibly healthy. It's super rich in antioxidants and is also good for your heart.
But come on, the flavor is great too. It ads a richness and bitter/sweetness.
A great and healthy hot chocolate recipe is:
1/4 cup coconut milk (full fat, not the light stuff), 3/4 cup water, 1 Tbsp organic unsweetened cocoa powder and then add stevia until it's sweet enough for you.