Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.
I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.
Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.
Mon : meat free
Tues : two meals only (skip dinner)
Wed : light breaky, salad or soup meals only. Had veg soup for lunch, pumpkin soup snack, salmon & veg soup for dinner.
Thurs : not sure yet... need inspiration here.
Fri : fruit. Only fruit all day. Felt great after doing this last week so will repeat.
Sat : wine & eat whatever!
Sun : two meals (skip lunch)
Exercise : Mon, Tues, Thurs yoga. Tues, Fri & Sun brisk walking. Sat off.
It's kind of obsessive but there's no room to back out if today is X so I do X.
Grilled turkey burger, butter lettuce on a toasted whole grain roll. Water
Energy level good. walking every day, able to walk longer without fatigue.
Breakfast:
Whole Grain Oatmeal with banana, raisons, cherries and almond milk 1/2 cup
Breakfast:
Energy level is great, up at 4:30 am, not tired and feel refreshed this morning.
This morning breakfast was a treat. This works for me, 90% healthy 10% whatever I want for a day or two ( one meal, though) and within reason.
One scrambled egg, rye toast with small amount natural peanut butter, few cherries, cup of blueberry cobbler coffee with a splash of light cream.
3 small slices of green pepper pizza, light cheese. debated, but decided to go for it. Did not enjoy the pizza as previous. More conscious of what I consume,
Lunch
Turkey burger no roll with Dijon Mustard, Riced Cauliflower Stuffing with carrots, dried cranberries, onion and celery. Trader Joe's product. Water infused with fresh orange.
Breakfast:
1/2 cup oatmeal and 1/4 sliced banana
glass of grapefruit juice
1st time for a long time feel like exercising, we shall see.
Lunch: Energy level good
Plant-based burger, tomato and avocado on a toasted whole grain seeded roll. Water.
Breakfast
Energy level is good, skin looks smoother, leg cramps gone, loose fitting clothes.
Whole grain buckwheat pancake, blueberries, small amount Vermont maple syrup
Small glad carrot juice.
Baked salmon with lemon and ginger root, sweet potatoes, summer squash, zucchini and green peas.
Fresh fruit. Water with lemon wedge.
Breakfast:
Spinach Egg White Frittatas 70 calories, sliced tomatoes.
Fresh fruit.
Glass carrot juice
I make a dish you might like. Recipe from Joel Fuhrman, M. D.
Tuscan Tofu Scramble
3 whole scallions
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 med tomato chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 cups firm tofu, drained, and crumbled
no salt seasoning blend, adjust to taste; or 1 tablespoon Dr. Fuhrman's MatoZest
1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon Braggs Liquid Aminos I omit this ingredient
Freshly ground pepper to taste. I use the regular
Large skillet over medium heat, sauté scallions, red pepper, tomato, and garlic in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes
add remaining ingredients and cook for another 5 minutes.
I serve this dish with a little ketchup on the side.
Calories 164, Protein 12g
Riced Cauliflower Bowl with tahini sauce, marinated chickpeas, sweet potatoes, baked tofu and roasted onions. Trader Joe's product 280 calories, Fudge bar 100 calories, glass of carrot juice. More energy this afternoon,
Roux sauce (also called béchamel or white sauce) is really simple (I don't measure) but here are the measurements and instructions and this makes 1 cup:
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk, heated**
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
**I don't use milk, I use either half/half or heavy cream. I also don't warm the half/half or heavy cream. I let it get room temperature on the counter.
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat. Using a whisk I stir in the flour a little bit at a time and keep mixing. When I get the consistency I want I put the saucepan back on the heat and cook on very low stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown — about 2 minutes.
Add the hot milk (or half/half), continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a tiny boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat. To cool this sauce for later use, cover it with wax paper or pour a film of milk over it to prevent a skin from forming.
I use this for creamed spinach (I buy frozen chopped spinach which I defrost and don't cook but squeeze the water out using a drainer, then I add the spinach to the roux sauce. I also use this same recipe to make my turkey gravy for Thanksgiving.
Here is another version of this recipe:
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-to-make-roux/
I never ate tofu so I don't know if it would go together.
For my vitamin supplement I drink something that tastes disgusting (but I'm used to it) called Green Vibrance. It makes me feel really good and it's especially good for stress. Some people mix it in juice to mask the taste.
https://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-Health-Plant-Based-Ingredients-Probiotics/dp/B00SK66JZ6
I keep it in the freezer and it lasts me about 2 months.
Jenna
Oatmeal with apples and blueberries. Notice decreased appetite this morning. Energy level fair. Difficult finishing 1/3 cup of the oatmeal.
After the HORRENDOUS worst ever couldn't even eat it so disgusting fish n chips last night I need to rebalance!
I work up & decided to become a fruitarian for the day: orange for breakfast, banana & small avo for morning tea, pear & kiwi for lunch. Black coffee & lots of water.
I thought i would lose weight, sadly I have put on two pounds. Guess the mashed potato and oatmeal diet isnt going to work. lol
Plant- Based Burger Patty with baby tomato, organic pickles, onion on living butter lettuce. 1/2 cherry pop tart , decaf tea with almond milk.
Snack:
Hummus and small whole grain seeded crackers. Cherries.
Energy level. good. Not craving simple carbs. Water.