Mmmm....Breakfast....Nom...Nom...Nom...

Guilty as charged.....

Sometimes I go to bed thinking about and looking forward to what I'm going to have for breakfast the next day.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE breakfast.

I absolutely love pancakes, waffles, and all that sugary goodness.  However, I do not absolutely love the hard crash that comes after eating it.  These types of breakfasts are reserved for days when I am not required to think or move quickly and are rare and special occasions.

If you are like me, I can only handle eggs a few times a week.  I like eggs, but I don't like them EVERY SINGLE DAY....Boooooorrrrring!!!!!  I like to change things up and keep it exciting.

Here are three of my favorite "clean" breakfast choices that don't include the sugary junk that make you feel like garbage all morning, or the same ol' same ol' plain ol' eggs.  

Some of these are Paleo, others are Paleo/Zone.  Do what works for you!

I. REAL CEREAL:

*I usually pair this with some bacon or sausage links.

*not my picture...borrowed from ?...sorry

Ingredients:

1/2 C. Strawberries

1/4 C. Blueberries and/or sliced Banana

3-6 Almonds and/or Walnuts-Chopped

1/2 C. UnSweetend Almond Milk

Dash of Vanilla *Optional

Sprinkle of Cinnamon *Optional 

Instructions:
Slice up fruit, add chopped nuts, and almond milk.  Add a dash of vanilla and sprinkle cinnamon.
**Any combination of fruit/nuts are fabulous!**

II. ALMOST OATMEAL:

*I usually pair this with bacon or sausage links and a small serving of fruit, i.e. banana/apple.

*my picture

Ingredients:

1/2 C. UnSweetened Apple Sauce

3 TBS Coconut Milk

1 TBS Crunchy Almond Butter

2 TBS Pure Egg Protein Powder-Vanilla

Dash of Vanilla *Optional

Sprinkle of Cinnamon *Optional

Intstructions:
Add UnSweetened Apple Sauce, Coconut Milk, Almond Butter, Protein Powder, and Vanilla to small sauce pan.  (Or bowl if you prefer to microwave).  Heat on low just until warm.  (Do not over heat or it will get lumpy and "egg-like").  Sprinkle Cinnamon on top.  

III.  YOGURT MEDLEY:

*I usually pair this with bacon or sausage.

*my picture

Ingredients:

1/2 C. Plain Organic Yogurt

2 TBS Pure Egg Protein Powder-Vanilla

1/2 C. Grapes or 1/3 Banana or 1/2 C. Strawberries

Dash of Vanilla *Optional

Sprinkle of Cinnamon

 

Instructions:


Add Yogurt and vanilla to bowl and mix well.  Add Protein powder and mix well.  Slice fruit in and Mix again.  Sprinkle cinnamon on top.   Sometimes I slice up almonds and sprinkle them on top as well.
**Any combination of fruit/nuts are fabulous!** 

***(Of course... modify measurements as needed for your serving size)*** 

EAT CLEAN 3-2-1-GO!!!!

EAT CLEAN 3-2-1- GO!!!!


WELCOME ALL!!!


I have created this blog to help anyone and everyone interested in eating better by "Eating Clean."


So, what does that even mean?  


Some people call it "Zone"or "Paleo" others refer to it as "eating right for your metabolic type" most throw around the word "diet".  To me, it doesn't matter what you call it. Everyone is different and reacts differently to different foods, therefore, I have a hard time with the idea that there is only ONE way; the absolute perfect way to eat.  Perhaps the best way takes bits and pieces from each method that works best for each individual.  Any way you spin it, I feel there IS a better way to eat, and it is "Eating Clean".    
  
In a nutshell, eating clean is the practice of eating whole, natural foods such as lean meats, vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruits, and little starch.   It also means staying away from the "junk" or "man-made" things such as sugar, bad fats (hydrogenated, trans-fat), preservatives, white bread, and any other ingredients that are unnecessary. A general and easy way to remember if a food is clean is: "if man made it, don't eat it."  

A person that eats clean generally practices the following:

• Drinks a lot of water
• Eliminates alcoholic beverages (or significantly limits it)
• Eliminates refined sugar
• Eats 4-6 small meals per day
• The majority of meals should looking something like this: 
• 4-8 oz of lean protein such as chicken, lean beef, turkey, pork loin, seafood, or wild game. 
• Several servings of vegetables, either raw, steamed, or lightly cooked and/or 1-2 servings of fruits with a low glycemic value.
• Includes good fats such as those from avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, or a handful of un-salted nuts such as almonds, pecans, macadamias or walnuts.

Eating clean can be a major transition and a challenge in the beginning; especially if you don't know where or how to start.   It takes knowledge and discipline in order to make eating clean a part of your lifestyle.  The good news is, it isn't impossible and once you make it a habit, it becomes routine.  Of course we are all human and we all indulge from time to time.  It is only "normal"....plus, when we do, we are reminded of how good we really do feel when we do eat clean.        


Eating clean IS possible and has SO many benefits from looking better, to feeling better (physically and mentally), and also sleeping better.   


My hope is that this blog can be a resource and tool to help anyone and everyone from the "newbie" who wants to start implementing better eating habits, to the "veteran" who just needs some fresh ideas.  My hope is that we all can use this blog as a tool and resource to provide information on basic guidelines, offer ideas for recipes, and share suggestions for dining out, ..... and anything in between!  


Input is ALWAYS welcomed and wanted!  We can all learn from each other and help each other!


Now, let's EAT CLEAN 3-2-1- GO!!!!