Someone recently asked me if I always stick 100% to these meal plans. Gosh no. The meal plan is a living thing and it evolves as the week goes by. For instance, this week we have a lot of weekend leftovers in the fridge. I'm planning to make quinoa and broccoli bowls for lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, but if I'm still dealing with a mountain of mejadra then I'll shift them to the end of the week, if I even need to make them at all. Anyways, those overnight oats I tested out last week are totally my new favourite thing. I use less banana than the recipe calls for because I find it really sweet, and I love them topped with a tart fruit like frozen raspberries or passionfruit. The carrot salad is also a repeat from last week. I liked it so much I made it again for Paul and I over the weekend. We bulked it up with some chickpeas and served it on a bed of spinach, and it made for a fine meal.
1.The movie Fed Up opened this weekend. Has anyone seen it yet? You can see the trailer here, and read some more words about the topic here: Too much sweetness: all sugars aren't the same.
2. I really like this thoughtful post about the demonization of sugar. What conversation are we actually having?
3. Coca Cola is removing BVO from Powerade. That isn't going to make me drink it, but what's so cool about this is that this change was (whatever the company says) driven by a highschool student. Never think you can't change the world.
5. More good news in the nut department: Pistachio consumption has been linked to weight maintenance.
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LisaLisa
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love that you write out your meals ahead of time. I need to do that more often so that I can plan my blog posts and be a bit more organized. Happy Saturday!
themuffinmyth
It's a bit of a pain to do, but it really helps me stay on track during busy times 🙂
erika
I AM SO EXCITED FOR FED UP. I really want to see that! It'll prob have to wait until I'm back from Europe though 🙁 Also, can I come live with you and eat these delicious healthy menus you post every week?!
On another topic, I know you've posted some articles on raw food in the past, but I'd love to see any you might have come across since, or at least hear your thoughts on raw food! I just went to the library and picked up TONS of cookbooks and each one leaves me wanting to sprint in a different dietetic direction--vegan, raw, whole foods-ish. Drives me crazy since I've just fallen back into my "moderation of all things is best" mindset, but each cookbook really does make me really enthusiastic to try whatever thing they're selling. The wonders of marketing! Also, how do you feel about the nightshades? Aside from tomatoes, I actually don't eat any of them a whole lot, which makes me feel better, but still...they're vegetables, so how bad can they be for you??
themuffinmyth
Sure, Erika! Just stop in on your Euro trip and we'll do lunch 🙂
So many questions... as you know from hanging around here a while, I am a believer in moderation. If you try out these diets and you feel good eating that way, then great. I don't believe there is one perfect diet that works for everyone. We're all different, and what makes us feel good is really complex. It involves genetics, food supply, intestinal bacteria, and more. For me, the most important thing is eating real foods. I eat a whole foods diet most of the time, but I'm not going to turn down a slice of cake on a weekend. While you're traveling this summer just try everything!
I think nightshades are fine if you can tolerate them. They don't give me any grief, so I eat 'em up! I have a good friend who can't tolerate any of them. It's like saying kale is bad due to the antinutrients it contains... yeah, ok, but it's still good in so many other ways.
Deena Kakaya
Great need on the pistachio, I've got a tub of pistachio kulfi in the freezer that I'm waiting to burst open x
themuffinmyth
Mmmmm, pistachio kulfi sounds fab!