the other day I ate at Spike's Fish House over in RSM by Lowe's and Starbucks. I was really impressed by the food for it being quick and on the go. They have a small menu but they seem to have fresh vegetables and fish. You can get a Plate, Bowl or a Salad and then you pick your fish. They have 4-6 different fish options. I went in and ordered the Grilled Salmon Bowl minus the rice, with extra vegetables. You can then pick a sauce, of which I went with the chimichurri sauce, non dairy and good. It was very good and would definitely eat there again for a quick paleo on the go option. And another thing I usually gauge a lot of the things I eat on the way my stomach feels after, since I have such a sensitive stomach. I had no issues!!! For those of you that live in the area definitely check it out!!
Another place that I I love if I don't mention enough is BoneHeads in El Toro. They have a great gluten free menu and is an excellent paleo option. I as well as many other people at the gym frequent at least a few times a week. Kind of out of the way for me but well worth the drive. :)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Paleo Lasagna (yummy)
Having that craving for pasta. Well here is the paleo option. I can assure you that their is a paleo replacement option for all of your favorite non paleo dishes. You just have to be creative. I found this recipe and thought I would share. I found on http://www.thecavegirldish.com/2011/02/spaghetti-squash-lasagna.html
Well cavekids, Punxsatawney Phil and the Groundhog's Club Inner Circle have declared that an early Spring is in store. Until then, I am going to take advantage of all the remaining winter squash. They taste great and store very well for extended periods of time.
Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta. As the name suggests, once cooked, this squash falls into strands or ribbons, just like spaghetti. Usually I just whip up a quick spaghetti sauce to top my squash but tonight, I decided to experiment with paleo lasagna. In my opinion, lasagna isn't lasagna without the cheese to hold it together, but I had to give it a shot and I have to say I am pleased with the result!
I just threw this together so feel free to mess around with amounts and add different spices or veggies!
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
1 Spaghetti Squash
1 Egg
1 Zucchini
4 Cloves of garlic
1 Green hot pepper
Minced onion
Chicken Breast (ground or diced)
Italian sausage
Paprika
Cayenne pepper
Sage
Oregano
Tomato Sauce/Paste
To prepare your spaghetti squash, cut in half, de-seed and bake in the oven in a dish filled with about 1" of water until tender, or nuke in the microwave for about 8-10 minutes. Take a fork and pull away at the flesh and the little ribbons will effortlessly come out. Throw your squash strands into a large bowl and mix with 1 whisked egg. (I used egg in an attempt to provide a setting agent for the squash)
While the squash is cooking, mince your garlic and hot pepper and saute in a pan over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the chicken and sausage, minced onion, and spices, and cook until the meat begins to brown.
In a pyrex dish, begin layering your ingredients. My layers went as follows: squash, meat mixture, tomato sauce, sliced zucchini, meat, sauce, squash. Bake in the oven at 350F for 30-45 minutes.
I recommend using tomato paste or a thicker tomato puree. The
tomato sauce I used created an excess of liquid that slowed the baking and setting process. Also, try laying out your spaghetti squash in strands rather than random clumps like I did and it will make it a lot prettier and easier to cut. I cut my zucchini into circular slices, but using a mandolin and cutting lengthwise will create more structured layers as well. It may not be pretty, but it was pretty delicious. Hope you enjoy!
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Well cavekids, Punxsatawney Phil and the Groundhog's Club Inner Circle have declared that an early Spring is in store. Until then, I am going to take advantage of all the remaining winter squash. They taste great and store very well for extended periods of time.Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta. As the name suggests, once cooked, this squash falls into strands or ribbons, just like spaghetti. Usually I just whip up a quick spaghetti sauce to top my squash but tonight, I decided to experiment with paleo lasagna. In my opinion, lasagna isn't lasagna without the cheese to hold it together, but I had to give it a shot and I have to say I am pleased with the result!
I just threw this together so feel free to mess around with amounts and add different spices or veggies!
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
1 Spaghetti Squash
1 Egg
1 Zucchini
4 Cloves of garlic
1 Green hot pepper
Minced onion
Chicken Breast (ground or diced)
Italian sausage
Paprika
Cayenne pepper
Sage
Oregano
Tomato Sauce/Paste
To prepare your spaghetti squash, cut in half, de-seed and bake in the oven in a dish filled with about 1" of water until tender, or nuke in the microwave for about 8-10 minutes. Take a fork and pull away at the flesh and the little ribbons will effortlessly come out. Throw your squash strands into a large bowl and mix with 1 whisked egg. (I used egg in an attempt to provide a setting agent for the squash)While the squash is cooking, mince your garlic and hot pepper and saute in a pan over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the chicken and sausage, minced onion, and spices, and cook until the meat begins to brown.
In a pyrex dish, begin layering your ingredients. My layers went as follows: squash, meat mixture, tomato sauce, sliced zucchini, meat, sauce, squash. Bake in the oven at 350F for 30-45 minutes.
I recommend using tomato paste or a thicker tomato puree. The
tomato sauce I used created an excess of liquid that slowed the baking and setting process. Also, try laying out your spaghetti squash in strands rather than random clumps like I did and it will make it a lot prettier and easier to cut. I cut my zucchini into circular slices, but using a mandolin and cutting lengthwise will create more structured layers as well. It may not be pretty, but it was pretty delicious. Hope you enjoy!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Fried Cauli Rice
So many people have been saying they miss rice. So here you Go! I thought I would share this recipe I found on Cavegirl dish. She always posts good recipes!
Fried (Cauli)Rice
1 head of cauliflower
1 small onion
1 hot green pepper
4 cloves of garlic
Ginger (powder or fresh)
Paprika
Handful of unsweetened coconut flakes
3 eggs
3-5 strips of bacon
De-leave and cut the cauliflower into large florets. Bring about an inch of water to a bowl in a large pot and steam the cauliflower for about ten minutes. Chop the cauli into a rice-like texture. If you are using a food processor, let the cauliflower cool or quickly dunk in cold water to prevent mashing. Mince the onion, pepper, coconut flakes, and garlic and add it to your chopped cauliflower. Add the remaining ingredients and mix (I used at least a tablespoon of each).
In a saute pan, cook bacon (sliced into 1/4-1/2" pieces) until browned and add the cauliflower mixture. Mix until all the bacon is integrated into the "rice" and let it cook over medium-high heat without stirring for about 5-10 minutes, or until it is lightly browned. Stir the mix and then continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes.
You could also use rosemary, thyme, and other tasty spices to add some more flavor to your rice.
Fried (Cauli)Rice
1 head of cauliflower
1 small onion
1 hot green pepper
4 cloves of garlic
Ginger (powder or fresh)
Paprika
Handful of unsweetened coconut flakes
3 eggs
3-5 strips of bacon
De-leave and cut the cauliflower into large florets. Bring about an inch of water to a bowl in a large pot and steam the cauliflower for about ten minutes. Chop the cauli into a rice-like texture. If you are using a food processor, let the cauliflower cool or quickly dunk in cold water to prevent mashing. Mince the onion, pepper, coconut flakes, and garlic and add it to your chopped cauliflower. Add the remaining ingredients and mix (I used at least a tablespoon of each).
In a saute pan, cook bacon (sliced into 1/4-1/2" pieces) until browned and add the cauliflower mixture. Mix until all the bacon is integrated into the "rice" and let it cook over medium-high heat without stirring for about 5-10 minutes, or until it is lightly browned. Stir the mix and then continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes.
You could also use rosemary, thyme, and other tasty spices to add some more flavor to your rice.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Here are some of my after pictures
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Amazing Cookies!!!!
http://cavemanstrong.com/2010/12/coconut-banana-cookies/
From start to finish these cookies took 18 mins to make. (not including dishes)
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 tablespoons refined coconut oil
2 lrg eggs
1 very ripe banana
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
-In a medium bowl whisk the coconut flour and the baking soda together.
- In a large bowl mix together the coconut oil,banana, eggs, and vanilla.
- Then mix the dry ingredients into the wet.
- Add the chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Coconut banana cookies
From start to finish these cookies took 18 mins to make. (not including dishes)
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 tablespoons refined coconut oil
2 lrg eggs
1 very ripe banana
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
-In a medium bowl whisk the coconut flour and the baking soda together.
- In a large bowl mix together the coconut oil,banana, eggs, and vanilla.
- Then mix the dry ingredients into the wet.
- Add the chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Last Day !!
I have not really been posting this week because my eating is still really off. Nothing sounds good! I am eating paleo but purely by forcing myself. Normally I am at 16 blocks and I am barely getting in 13 blocks. while I was sick my stomach and appetite shrunk greatly. I am trying to get back up to 16 zone blocks and it has been difficult. I definitely have seen changes in my body over the course of the challenge. I have gone down a size in lululemon shorts my clothes are fitting kind of loosely and overall I feel pretty good about my body. Of course their are always things that I would change about my body. I absolutely cannot stand my stomach, I feel like no matter how lean I get or how much I eat or don't eat it is the last thing to ever look good. I guess you cannot win them all! lol!!
After the challenge is up I am still going to maintain the same way of eating. I have always followed the zone, I will continue to stay away from Dairy, sugar, soy and gluten. I will go back to having 1 cheat meal a week in which I wont think about Paleo. They usually tend to be not that bad anyway. Usually my favorite cheat meals include sweet potatoe fries, chips and guacamole, and sushi. If I am really feeling crazy maybe a cookie or some type of cheat. The funny part is that I always think that I want to cheat, and then when I do I end up feeling so miserable its not exactly worth it.
I want to commend everyone on what a great job you did on the challenge. A lot of you never cheated which was outstanding! Good Luck to those of you that are going on to 60 days that is awesome! I will be anxious to announce the winner of the challenge! :)
FYI I stopped posting food this week since my schedule and eating has been out of whack!
After the challenge is up I am still going to maintain the same way of eating. I have always followed the zone, I will continue to stay away from Dairy, sugar, soy and gluten. I will go back to having 1 cheat meal a week in which I wont think about Paleo. They usually tend to be not that bad anyway. Usually my favorite cheat meals include sweet potatoe fries, chips and guacamole, and sushi. If I am really feeling crazy maybe a cookie or some type of cheat. The funny part is that I always think that I want to cheat, and then when I do I end up feeling so miserable its not exactly worth it.
I want to commend everyone on what a great job you did on the challenge. A lot of you never cheated which was outstanding! Good Luck to those of you that are going on to 60 days that is awesome! I will be anxious to announce the winner of the challenge! :)
FYI I stopped posting food this week since my schedule and eating has been out of whack!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
My total demise!!!
So I apologize for the lack of posting fr the last 4 days. I have pretty much been curled in a small ball on my couch for the last few days not moving really at all. I was hit hard with the flu on Tuesday night. If you saw me on Wednesday a.m. I am so sorry because that was not a pretty site to see at all. I was an absolute delirious crying mess. I spent the entire afternoon on Wednesday in urgent care with a temp of 103, and the throbbing headache that has still yet to go away completely. I have never been so miserable in my entire life. So I really have nothing to report as far as eating goes. The first two days I could not keep or shove anything down. NOT happening! In fact if it weren't for a few really awesome people, there is no way that I would have made myself eat anything. A huge thanks goes out to Jocelyne for being my savior and Jenna for helping keep my sanity. And when I did finally start eating it was not paleo sorry. It was whatever they could get in me. Gatorade, PB and J sandwich, rice cakes, peanut M&M's . It was in very small amounts but still. I think yesterday I told my friend that the only thing that remotely sounded good was peanut M&M's. Sure enough they magically appeared on my doorstep. For all of the nice texts and offers to help me when seriously I thought I was dying THANK YOU! very much appreciated!
I have to say though my stomach has been extremely flat, definitely can see abs. Probably not the best way to lose weight. I knew I was one flu away from my ideal weight. hahaha soooo just kidding that was my sick attempt at humor!! :) By the way being sick is the worst thing that can happen to me. I cant not be moving or not able to work out for this long. It sucks and I am going out of my mind!!!
I have to say though my stomach has been extremely flat, definitely can see abs. Probably not the best way to lose weight. I knew I was one flu away from my ideal weight. hahaha soooo just kidding that was my sick attempt at humor!! :) By the way being sick is the worst thing that can happen to me. I cant not be moving or not able to work out for this long. It sucks and I am going out of my mind!!!
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