#turkey rice veggie

[likeawildthing]

Took my proper adhd dose for the first time since surgery six weeks ago and made seven different fall soups today, whoops

[punkbakerchristine]

turkey fajita rice bowls

(DAMN, this was good—filling, too!) 🔥

[custompaintcontrollers]

Asian Roll Lettuce Wrap Recipe a tasty meal that the whole family can customize. After being grilled, meatballs are put inside a lettuce leaf along with rice and vegetables. After that, dunk in the tangy Asian-style sauce.

[bloomzone]

A PROGRAM OF A HEALTHY DIET

(with idea)

- inspired by Korean idols !

By: ★﹕byeolgιrᥣ﹒

"Take care of yourself, That's the priority, You can only recieve love if you love yourself, I hope you think of yourself as a priority, Then people around you will love you"

- Jang Wonyoung

Breakfast:

1. Overnight oats with almond milk, chia seeds, sliced banana, and a drizzle of honey.

2. Whole grain cereal with skim milk, topped with mixed berries and a sprinkle of flaxseeds.

3. Veggie omelette made with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, served with whole grain toast.

4. Smoothie bowl with blended spinach, frozen mixed berries, Greek yogurt, and a handful of granola.

Mid-Morning Snack:

1. Sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes with hummus.

2. Rice cakes with avocado mash and a sprinkle of black pepper.

3. Cottage cheese with sliced strawberries and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

4. Whole grain crackers with tuna salad (made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo) and cucumber slices.

Lunch:

1. Quinoa salad with diced mango, black beans, diced bell peppers, and a lime vinaigrette dressing.

2. Whole wheat wrap filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mustard.

3. Lentil soup with a side of mixed greens salad and a whole grain roll.

4. Brown rice bowl with stir-fried tofu, broccoli, carrots, and a teriyaki sauce.

Afternoon Snack:

1. Sliced apple with a spread of almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

2. Edamame beans sprinkled with sea salt.

3. Greek yogurt parfait with layers of granola, mixed berries, and a drizzle of honey.

4. Air-popped popcorn seasoned with nutritional yeast and smoked paprika.

Dinner:

1. Grilled shrimp skewers with quinoa pilaf and roasted Brussels sprouts.

2. Baked cod fillet with roasted sweet potatoes and steamed green beans.

3. Turkey chili served over baked sweet potatoes and topped with diced avocado.

4. Whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce, lean ground turkey, and sautéed spinach.

Evening Snack (optional):

1. Sliced pear with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a few squares of dark chocolate.

2. Celery sticks filled with almond butter and topped with raisins.

3. A small handful of mixed nuts (such as almonds, cashews, and pistachios).

4. Herbal tea with a squeeze of lemon and a small piece of cheese.

These meal ideas offer a variety of nutrients while keeping the overall calorie intake in check for a healthy and balanced diet.

[girlactionfigure]

Ten Tips for an Easy Yom Kippur Fast

Fasting doesn’t necessarily mean suffering. There’s quite a bit we can do to alleviate the bodily and mental stress that normally accompanies a fast. The day before the fast, follow the following guidelines:

1. Cut down your caffeine intake to minimize headaches. That means stop drinking coffee, tea, and cola at least eight hours before the fast, and preferably twenty-four hours before the fast.

2. Avoid salty, spicey, and fried foods on the day before the fast.

3. Avoid white sugar, white flour, and white rice. Eat whole-grained foods such as brown rice and whole-wheat bread or challa.

4.��Drink a lot of water all day long.

5. Eat a good breakfast that includes fruits, veggies, eggs or sardines, and whole grains.

6. The pre-Yom Kippur meal (se’uda mafseket) should include baked or broiled fish, a veggy salad, consomme, a small portion of chicken or turkey, and a side dish of complex carbohydrates. Substitute sweet deserts with watermelon or other water-retaining fresh fruit, and a cup of herb tea with a whole-grain cookie.

On Yom Kippur:

7. The more you immerse yourself in prayer, the less you’ll think about food.

8. Rest between prayers. Don’t run around outside, especially in the hot sun. Save your voice for prayers. Idle talking will make you thirstier, and will detract from the holiness of the day.

After the fast:

9. Drink two glasses of water, and then eat solids gradually, so as not to shock the digestive system. Begin with fruit, like plums or grapes. The worst thing people do is to consume pastries and soft drinks, or “lekach un bronfan” (cake and liquor) right after the fast (these are unhealthy anytime, all the more so right after the fast when they give your body a shock of glucose).

10. Forty-five minutes to an hour afterwards, one can eat a balanced meal with protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables. After eating, relax for an hour with your favorite book (preferably Gemara of the laws of Succoth from Shulchan Oruch) and your favorite beverage, then begin constructing your Succa.

Attention diabetics, heart patients, folks with high blood pressure, and people whose health depends on regular medication - you must be especially careful to ask your doctor if you are capable of fasting, and then consult with your local rabbi, giving him the doctor’s exact opinion. For many such people, it is a mitzva not to fast on Yom Kippur.

[pretty-princess-4ever]

Food log 3/12/24 💕

Breakfast: French toast made with 2 slices live carb smart cinnamon bread (80), 1/4 c egg beaters (33), —Turkey sausage (87), blueberries (27), sugar free syrup (15)- 242

Lunch: light flat out bread (60), laughing cow cheese garlic herb (30), veggies (12), pouch of salmon (70), lite thousand island dressing (40), can of Amy’s chunky vegetable soup (130)- 342

Dinner: 1 cup Rice Krispies (105), 1 cup fat free milk (80), banana (105)- 290

Total: 874

[kedreeva]

theres a lot of wild peafowl near where i live. if i wanted to feed them, would it be an alright thing to do, and what should i feed them?

Wild or feral? it makes a difference.

If you live in part of the world where there are legit wild peafowl, please leave them alone, as you do not want to habituate them to human interaction.

If you live where there are feral peafowl (like florida or cali or something), then it's fine to feed them! It is best to offer them protein- feeder insects, feeder mouse pinkies, feeder fish, raw shrimp, raw fish, roasted peanuts (a favorite, but give them human-grade peanuts, not bird peanuts, to avoid the risk of aflatoxins). I wouldn't give domestic meats right now, given the H5N1 issues abounding, but usually you'd be able to offer cooked domestic meats (beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, etc). You can also give them chopped fruits (grapes, strawberries, melons, tomatoes, pomegranate, cucumber, etc), EXCEPT no avocado, or whole (watermelon is beloved in the summer!), and you can TRY chopped veggies but they... are not terribly fond of most veggies. Big hard ones like squash/zucchini are usually well received, and they will eat a bag of frozen veggies (particularly peas) if you can find a bag with no/low sodium. You can give whole leafy greens (kale, spinach, dark green romaine, leaf lettuce, collard greens etc), but these are usually best tied up to something so they can rip off pieces, like a stake. You can get whole grains and seeds- black oil sunflower seeds are valued highly by them. Whole corn can be given in modertion. Safflower, wheat, milo, rice (cooked or uncooked), popcorn. Barley and oats are not great for them due to the way they process. Cooked pasta and cooked potatoes are fan favorites, but should be given in moderation (spiral pasta is beloved here, mixed into a pasta salad of other stuff they can have). Lastly, suet nugget treats are the absolute favorite treat for EVERY bird I own. All of the other treats have at least one bird that doesn't really give a shit about it. there are NO birds that don't SCRAMBLE to eat suet nuggets, and berry flavor is the favorite. If you have the space for it, you can pick up a bag of good quality high-protein turkey starter (NOT purina) and give them a bowl of it after you've added water to make it soft/ferment it a little. They ALSO all unilaterally love this treat, and it's really good for them (unlike the nugget treats).

Please do NOT give them garlic or onions (allicin isn't great for them), cabbage during spring/summer months (too high in oxalates when they need calcium), avocado, chocolate, dairy products, bread, or cat food (or other dry pet foods). If you're uncertain about something you want to try, feel free to message me!

[petite-anni]

🎀Diets And Challenges🎀

~how to reach your dream body~

There are hundreds if not thousands of diets. Some work better for your body, some don’t. I summed them up for you, so you can choose and try.

Especially now that there are many people trying out challenges like '75 days hard' it is important to find a diet and follow through

First: what is 75 days hard?

~2 workouts a day: one inside, one outside

~read 10 pages of a non-fiction book

~certain amount of hydration (2-3,5l of water, depending on height etc)

~progress pictures

~and most importantly, to follow a certain diet strictly

So here are several diets for you to follow:

1. Clean Girl Diet

~my absolute favorite

This diet is about mindful and balanced eating. It includes nutrient-rich and minimal processed foods and it’s mostly about a whole lifestyle, rather than a strict diet

Here are the key principles:

~whole, unprocessed foods (fruits, veggies, lean protein, whole grains, healthy fats. Avoid processed or packaged food with added sugars, preservatives and artificial ingredients)

~hydration

~balanced meals (protein, healthy fats, complex carbs, fiber)

~Portion Control

~minimal sugar

!~consistency over restriction

2. High Protein Diet

~mainly for muscle build and recovery after training, as well as fat loss

~eat eggs, chicken, turkey, lean beef, fish, Greek yogurt, tofu, lentils

~Limit simple carbs, sugary foods and excessive fats

3. Vegan Or Plant-Based Diet

~improve your digestion and loose or maintain your weight

~avoid: all animal products (that’s it)

~pay attention to the calories, because vegan alternatives can be high in calories, they might make you gain weight when you’re not careful

4. Carnivore Diet

~weight loss, mental clarity, tho it can be restrictive. It’s high-protein, high-fat and consists of animal-based products only

~allowed: Meat, fish, eggs, butter and some dairy (optional)

~avoid: vegetables, fruits, grains and sugar (!)

~Stricter Diets~

-I avoided talking about these because they can reach the wrong community. Yet sometimes there are people who need to loose a certain amount of weight in a short period of time.

~they are meant for a few days only (3 days to 1 week, max. 2 weeks). Make sure to take vitamins to not face hair loss, break outs and other symptoms

1. IU‘s Diet

~breakfast: 1 Apple

~lunch: 1 sweet potato two, depending on size

~Dinner: 1 Protein Shake

2. Suzy‘s 'Time-Limited' Diet

~breakfast: chicken breast and sweet potato

~lunch: brown rice and salad

~Dinner: two sweet potato’s

+avoid eating after 6/7pm

3. HyunAs Detox Diet

~breakfast: a salad with light dressing

~lunch: steamed chicken breast or fish with veggies

~Dinner: smoothie or detox juice

💗these diets focus on clean eating, low calories and high-protein foods. A quick weight loss can cause a regain of the lost weight afterwards or trigger your emotionally.

So I ALWAYS will support building healthy habits and becoming disciplined without insane restrictions.

💗my first advice will forever be the clean girls diet. It’s simple, effective and cleans everything in your life, not only your diet.

!!!become the best version of yourself and for that, your body must be healthy. Food is fuel. It’s not bad and not a treat.

~love you

[blissfullyecho]

My Skinny Tips for the Holidays

If you’re in the US, Thanksgiving is this week and next month begins all the holiday parties and events for Christmas, Hanakkuh, Kawanzaa, and all other winter holidays that will include a ton of processed and sugary foods, seasonal coffee’s and fun drinks, and alcohol.

A note for the dieting police out there: Don’t even try it with me.

How I Manage the Holidays + My Body

So generally during November and December, I eat very clean (except for the holidays). I allow myself a Thanksgiving plate with everything (literally everything), dessert, sugary fun drinks/alcohol, and leftovers. This is the same thing I do with Christmas dinner as well. I don’t limit what I eat on the actual holidays, but the other days I do.

How I Eat on Non-Holiday Days

So like I said, I eat very clean in Nov and Dec because I know it’s going to get crazy on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. So I stick to eating mostly vegetables, soup, and lean protein. I actually stop drinking smoothies this time because I’d rather eat my protein than drink it so I’m not feeling hungry so soon. I get hungry faster when I drink a smoothie than I do with actually eating, so I eat more (just sticking with veggies, soup, and lots of lean protein). I do cut back heavily on bread, rice, and pasta; but my main source of carbs comes from fruit, sweet potatoes, and corn (corn is carb-heavy). I also cut OUT added sugars. I read the label on everything. 0g of added sugar is what I get. Like I said, I still indulge on whatever I want during the actual holiday meal which are things loaded in sugar, so I cut back for the month. And for everyone saying “it’s restricting” … babe, respectfully, shut up. Cutting out added sugar that does nothing for you except make you crash, bloated, ruin your gut lining, decrease collagen production, can increase your A1C (diabetes risk), and turns straight to fat is not restricting. You’re gonna have that stuff on the holidays— you can cut it out for 3 weeks, I promise.

Managing Holiday Office Parties & Community Events

I still enjoy the office potlucks and other mini events because I usually reach for the protein options instead or the veggie options. I’ll have the turkey, the ham, the deviled eggs (deviled eggs hate to see me coming), the cranberry chicken salad, etc. I still enjoy myself, I’ll just not have the pumpkin pie, the Mac and cheese, the stuffing, etc. because I’m saving that for my actual Thanksgiving/Christmas meal. Also… I do not trust other people cooking for me unless I’m there watching things happen. I don’t know what goes on at your house lol.

… But what if Paula from HR brought in her world famous (insert sugary, fatty, super processed, but super yummy food here)?

I’m most definitely going to have something if it’s something I can’t get anywhere else. If there is something that I know looks good (or is actually good) and I’m not gonna have it at my Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, then I’ll have some. I don’t say no because it’s not part of my “diet”. There’s this girl I used to work with and she would bring in these cheesy, turkey, apple, and cranberry sliders. They were SO GOOD. I would have 1 slider and then load up on the celery and other veggies or fruit.

Alcohol

I’m not drinking alcohol unless it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or NYE. That’s just a no go for me. When I drink, I like to drink socially. But there’s 3 days for the rest of the year where I’m going to be drinking all night, so I don’t have any alcohol unless it’s the day of the holiday.

Bring in a healthy side option

For my office potluck, I’m making a fruit bowl, a veggie plate, and a large charcuterie board. My work bestie and I will prob be the only ones picking off of the veggie plate, but at least we do have options to load up on in case Paula from HR brings in that delicious yummy option and we want a full plate of food like everyone else.

If I’m going to have it on Thanksgiving or Christmas, I’m not going to have it anywhere else (unless it’s protein)

I will skip the sweet potato casserole and the macaroni and cheese because I’m going to have it on my Thanksgiving and Christmas. Again, I don’t care for home cooking unless I was there watching you cook for me (or if you’re a cute old lady or a grandma, I trust them so much). But the point is, I’m not going to have 8 Thanksgiving dinners this month. I’ll have one with my family and that’s it. I’m not even doing a Friendsgiving this year (but that’s only because we’re all traveling or working). But the main reason we gain weight during the holidays isn’t because we have a treat or two, it’s because we are having a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal every 2 seconds.

What’s on my Thanksgiving/Christmas plate?

I eat whatever I want, but I’ll only have a plate and a slice of dessert. I don’t get seconds or thirds. I’m a one plate girly and that’s it but I load my plate with everything and I give myself solid amounts. I don’t put tiny scoops of anything on my plate. I’d rather have food on my plate that I can’t finish rather than me cleaning my plate because I didn’t put enough of anything on there and still feeling hungry and restricted. I want to enjoy myself with my family. Thanksgiving and Christmas isn’t the time to feel restricted. For dessert, I’ll have a slice of a dessert. This year I’m being told we’re having pumpkin pie and Dutch apple pie, which are both my favorites. So I’m going to have HALF a slice of pumpkin pie and HALF a slice of the apple pie and it’ll equal to one full slice. With alcohol, I’m always drinking water. I actually drink water with my meal and drink alcohol around the meal. I personally like to stick to red wine.

How do I handle leftovers?

My family likes to give the kids (which would be me, my sibling, and our cousins) the leftovers so we can take it home. I try to take most of the protein, green bean casserole (my all-time fav omg), and deviled eggs (my grandmother makes the best, it’s impossible to beat her tbh) whereas my sibling and our cousins like to take the macaroni, garlic mash, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and the other foods.

Exercise

I’m exercising everyday. Even on Thanksgiving and Christmas I’m exercising. I have my own routine but on Thanksgiving and Christmas, I’ll also be doing a hot (plump) girl walk after my meals to help my food digest. But even on my rest days, I’m doing active recovery.

The whole month isn’t a holiday.

I think you just have to manage the holidays by reminding yourself that’s it’s not Christmas or Thanksgiving everyday. You don’t need a full Christmas or Thanksgiving plate each day. Still enjoy the fun Starbucks drinks or Kelly from the marketing department’s apple pie, but order the tall Starbucks and not the grande or venti. Have a slice of the pie and not 1/3 of the pie. Don’t eat the candy on the table that you don’t really care for but it’s within reach so you eat it anyway. Save that for something you actually do like.

…And for anyone who is going to rage type a weird message saying I’m promoting anything unhealthy, please save yourself the time.

Happy Holidays! 🤍

✨ My new book “The Luxe Girl’s Playbook” is available now (this is the link). It’s about going into 2025 a brand new, leveled up version of yourself mentally and how you can make everyone that doubted you absolutely sickkkkk. It’s the mental diet we all need. It’ll be unavailable mid-December 2024 🫶🏼

[punkbakerchristine]

this was delicious and just the right amount of spicy! 🔥

***ingredients: 1 mandarin orange, 1 lime, 1 red onion, 1 long green pepper, 1/4 ounce of cilantro, 1 packet of tex-mex paste, 1 tablespoon of southwest spice blend, 1 teaspoon of ancho chili powder, 1 cup of jasmine rice, 4 tablespoons of smoky red pepper crema, and 10 ounces of ground turkey

[anorexiq-angel]

March 31 | Rave's gonna Reverse Diet this Month !

quick ana stats

No fast today !!

Walked: 10.78 miles | 24k+ steps

cal limit: 1200 | ⭐ points received: didn't count⭐

total ⭐ points: 186/200⭐

Here's how my day has went :P

Okay so when I woke up I ate scrambled egg and cheese (120+230 cals) with some hot sauce and 1/2 a pop-tart on the side (92.5 cal)

After I ate I packed my water bottle and lunch for the day which was some melon, cantaloupe, pinapple, and a black plum with 2 servings of gerber puffs! (50 cal)

Once I got to school I got a free snack which was a snack sized bag of pretzel goldfish! (120 cal) I love pretzels so I always get those. I saved my lunch for after my workout which I got to do very early since I didn't have class for 2 more hours once I got to campus :3

Since I had time in the morning, I did my strength training workout then walked 1 mile before class. I weighed myself for the final time this month, I was 98.6 pounds!! bmi 17!!

After that I went to class but I had to meet a guy to get a new muha med (dispo)🤤 During class I watched my english lecture and went to print my economics work. I ate my gerber puffs throughout this time :) After class I got to go to the gym again so I walked 2 more miles then took a break to eat my goldfish!

After my break I went straight back to the gym so I can walk another 3 miles. I did 1 mile then took a break, then decided to make my grocery list into a cute format while I did my last 2 miles :3

here's the list ehehe you'll have to click n find out ;p

Since I finished my Chobani yogurt cups, I'm forcing myself to finish my oatmeal I haven't eaten so i'm getting some chocolate and fruits to make oatmeal bowls 🤤 Then I got some pita bread and turkey to make little sandwiches and celery for the side :> My store was having a buy 2 get 1 free coupon so I will hopefully get those 3 flavors to try out :3

Now that I'm done walking my 10 miles i'm just writing this blog while I wait to go to the store then home !! I'm excited af I hope my food is good 🤤

I'm not sure what I'll be eating for dinner, we will see I guess :3

Okay I got picked up and got to go to the store :) I got allll the fruits n veggies I wanted yippie!!! (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

Fruits I got: strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and green grapes

Veggies I got: cucumber, celery, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, and avocado

Anyway, I didn't get 3 barbells bc the coupon was online (⁠╯⁠︵⁠╰⁠,⁠) BUT I got an ultra guava vice monster and a caramel cashew barbells yay! I tried half and it was sooo yum! (100 cal)

After the store my mom made chicken tortilla soup (350?) for dinner!!! I love it! While I waited I ate 2 kit kat bunnies TwT(160 cal)

it's chicken, chicken broth, corn, some black beans, and rice super yum!! I added 1/4 cup mozzarella (120 cal) and a whole avocado to mine 💀

After dinner I low-key lost control. . .. .. . . 👽

I ate:

bit of cucumber, an ice cream sandwich (180 cal) 2 turkey slices (25 cal) a cheese stick (80 cal) and some grapes

which isn't too muchhh? Now that I type it out thank god TwT

I prepared my lunch for tmr and planned my yummy breakfast :3

tmr I'll have better discipline!!

That's my blog for today, thanks for reading :3

Bye Bye !! X3

- Rave

[lady-harrowhark]

i think it's time to give up on dinner tonight but here's a rough sequence of events that led to this decision:

making my beloved sriracha turkey meatballs (recipe courtesy of budget bytes) and rice with veggies

using a 3 lb package of ground turkey that i got on clearance (approximately tripling the recipe) so than i can meal prep the leftovers

making it as a meatloaf rather than meatballs to cut down on prep time - i do it this way probably half of the time that i make this recipe

meat didn't fill the whole baking dish - realized i grabbed a larger baking dish than i normally use so the meatloaf cooked faster than usual since it was spread thinner, will likely be a little dry but tolerable

discover that i'm out of frozen veggies - i figure i'll just have plain rice tonight and then get veggies tomorrow to put with the leftovers

go to make sauce. only have half the amount of sriracha i need, no backup sriracha in the pantry

that's fine, i'll just halve the recipe and make more tomorrow to put with the rest of the servings

accidentally fling corn starch all over the counter

sauce boiled over while i was typing this out

i must have bumped the heat dial at some point because it was up very very high

sauce is way burnt, not fit for consumption

to summarize, my goal as of 90 minutes ago was:

make rice with veggies

make meatloaf

make sauce

eat dinner

assemble individual servings for leftovers

what i accomplished:

made rice

made meatloaf

made mess

my goal as of right now:

microwave hot pocket

[likeawildthing]

As the days get shorter, start thinking about what rituals you want to introduce to ease the transition into winter. I posted about this extensively last year and it kept SAD at bay. The idea is retreating and claiming coziness in your life. Here are mine:

started closing my curtains at 7:30 so the change won’t feel so abrupt once it gets dark at 5 — will up by 15 mins every week until time change

have started lighting a candle each night when I close the curtains

upped my vitamin

Hung up my fall moon phases craft and moon wreath

made a solstice paper chain to countdown from vernal equinox to winter solstice

weekly fall simmer pot

have started seed saving and garden harvesting for next year

Have 3-4 indoor art projects lined up

Purchase any extra insulating things (window film, weather stripping, blankets, etc)

Purchased extra air filters so I can change every month (allergy household!) (not that even in the coldest part of winter I open my windows for 10-15 mins each day to air out the house)

Stocking the freezer with single serve soups (faves for my gf/df free life are chili, chicken and rice, squash, pinto, veggie and turkey and bean)

Whatever your rituals, now is the time to start implementing!

[theunaestheticstudyblr]

Some of my favorite easy and fast foods/snacks for $5 or less that aren't ramen and spaghetti:

Couscous. You can get boxed couscous for like $3 and it's enough for 2-3 side dishes at least and takes literally 5 minutes and no extra ingredients. You can get large containers of it for like $5 at Walmart too so you can season however you want. A nice grain that's easy to digest and pairs well with almost anything.

Popcorn. Everyone's favorite healthy junk food that can satisfy most cravings. You can usually get a box for like $4 or a jar of kernels for like $6.

Oats. Whole oats. Extremely versatile. Put them in smoothies, make cookies, granola, snack bars/balls, brownies, oatmeal, etc. Truly the best bland fiber and filler out there. You can even easily make your own oatmilk for super cheap by blending them with water and straining!

Frozen veggies. Last for months in the freezer and usually under $2 a bag. Not great if you prefer raw veggies, but if you are fond of sautéed or roasted ones, save some money and just get them frozen.

Chocolate chips. Cheaper than chocolate bars and you get a lot more chocolate. Perfect for those cravings!

Powdered potatoes. I know I know but if you ignore the package directions and put some butter and milk and seasonings in it, you can't tell. Ready in like 2 minutes and you get a shit ton of mashed potatoes for like $2.

Vegan Mac and cheese. I'm lactose intolerant and so I will forever be thankful for the vegan movement of the early 2010s for making nondairy products easier to find and more affordable. Vegan Mac and cheese literally tastes the exact same and bakes so well. Annie's so far has been my favorite brand and they have other pastas with sauces too like squash which is so good.

Crepes. You can make your own batter for cheap but who likes all them dishes? You can find pre-made crepes for like $3 for 10.

Apples. You can find 2lb bags of these for $3 at a lot of places. I never knew they were so cheap and I go through phases where I'll eat like 4 a day.

Lunch meat. Packs of turkey cost like $4. I use turkey on so much. Bagels, omelets, salads, sandwiches, wraps, croissants, etc.

Ready to bake pastries. I'm not a big bread person but croissants ready to bake have my whole heart and cinnamon rolls can really help make a bad day a little better.

Pretzels. I'm an absolute whore for Pretzels and eat so many of these things. They're so easy to pack for snacks for class or anything really. I can't go two weeks without them.

Rice crisps. Rice cakes are great but they're big and crumbly and get stale if you don't close the bag JUST right. But little Rice crisps??? Elite. They come in so many flavors and are super crunchy and they're just super cute too and they're bogo a lot at publix.

Frozen potstickers. You can get them for so cheap and I have a giant bag of them in my freezer right now that I got for like $7. I usually get smaller portions for $4 or so though but decided to splurge and get 3lbs of them cus why not.

Frozen shrimp. A bag of extra small Frozen shrimp is about $5 at Walmart. Eat them thawed and cold or put them in pastas or rice or Soups. They're a staple in my house.

These are just a few I could think of off the top of my head. Please add to the list!

[blckbarb]

Elimination Diet vol. 01 ~ planning & organization

I'm starting an elimination diet on Sunday, January 26th! One of my big goals this year is to heal my gut so participating in this diet makes sense. This week (Jan. 19-25) has been bad for me health-wise and has really solidified my decision to just do it. As I was brainstorming and doing research, I was getting anxious. This is a big thing that I'm starting! If I eat something on the elimination list during the elimination period, then I have to restart the entire thing.

The diet is structured as follows: a 2 or 4-week elimination period and a challenge period. During the elimination period, I eliminate certain foods, such as dairy or wheat. During the challenge period, I begin slowly re-introducing foods from the elimination list into my diet. Only one food must be introduced every 3 days. On day 1 I eat a small portion, then twice that amount on day 2, then twice the amount of day 2 on day 3.

I've curated a plan for myself that gives me the most confidence that I'll be able to be successful! Today (Jan. 25th) I went grocery shopping for this week's meals. For meals, I decided to choose a carb, veggie, and protein that are on the allowed list and mix-and-match them. For example, for the next three days, I'm having chicken rice and asparagus for lunch, but on Wednesday and Thursday, I'm eating white potatoes and turkey bacon! Keeping the same foods on rotation makes for less anxiety about eating the wrong thing.

This was a whole novel, lol! Tomorrow I'll post the meal plan that I made for myself. If you want to try an elimination diet for yourself I encourage you to do research and see if it's the right choice for you!

[girlactionfigure]

Ten Tips for an Easy Yom Kippur Fast

Fasting doesn’t necessarily mean suffering. There’s quite a bit we can do to alleviate the bodily and mental stress that normally accompanies a fast. The day before the fast, follow the following guidelines:

1. Cut down your caffeine intake to minimize headaches. That means stop drinking coffee, tea, and cola at least eight hours before the fast, and preferably twenty-four hours before the fast.

2. Avoid salty, spicey, and fried foods on the day before the fast.

3. Avoid white sugar, white flour, and white rice. Eat whole-grained foods such as brown rice and whole-wheat bread or challa.

4. Drink a lot of water all day long.

5. Eat a good breakfast that includes fruits, veggies, eggs or sardines, and whole grains.

6. The pre-Yom Kippur meal (se’uda mafseket) should include baked or broiled fish, a veggy salad, consomme, a small portion of chicken or turkey, and a side dish of complex carbohydrates. Substitute sweet deserts with watermelon or other water-retaining fresh fruit, and a cup of herb tea with a whole-grain cookie.

On Yom Kippur:

7. The more you immerse yourself in prayer, the less you’ll think about food.

8. Rest between prayers. Don’t run around outside, especially in the hot sun. Save your voice for prayers. Idle talking will make you thirstier, and will detract from the holiness of the day.

After the fast:

9. Drink two glasses of water, and then eat solids gradually, so as not to shock the digestive system. Begin with fruit, like plums or grapes. The worst thing people do is to consume pastries and soft drinks, or “lekach un bronfan” (cake and liquor) right after the fast (these are unhealthy anytime, all the more so right after the fast when they give your body a shock of glucose).

10. Forty-five minutes to an hour afterwards, one can eat a balanced meal with protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables. After eating, relax for an hour with your favorite book (preferably Gemara of the laws of Succoth from Shulchan Oruch) and your favorite beverage, then begin constructing your Succa.

Attention diabetics, heart patients, folks with high blood pressure, and people whose health depends on regular medication - you must be especially careful to ask your doctor if you are capable of fasting, and then consult with your local rabbi, giving him the doctor’s exact opinion. For many such people, it is a mitzva not to fast on Yom Kippur.