As part of seeking a long-term solution for my ongoing health issues, I decided to take a month-long dietary change challenge. No meats, no flour, no rice, no processed foods, and natural sugars.
WHAT A CHALLENGE!
The Diet.
The main idea is to eat more vegetables and fruits. Pretty simple, right? Not really. It is a real challenge when you are not used to it.
My current list of ingredients (but not limited to):
- Kale
- Bok Choy
- Spinach
- Celery
- Broccoli
- Egg Plant
- Cilantro
- Culantro
- Carrot
- Cucumber
- Onion
- Garlic
- Garlic
- Almond
- Cashew Nuts
- Peanuts
- Pepitos
- Pecans
- Coconut Oil
- Salt
- Flax Seed
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Eggs
- Beans
- Almond Milk
- Dark Chocolate
- Banana
- Mami Fruit
- Mango
- Avocado
- Apples
- Papaya
- Strawberry
- Raspberry
- Blue Berry
- Grapes
- Beets
- Guava
- Shrimp
- Corn Tortilla
- Pita Whole Wheat
- Oats
- Oats Flour Pancakes
The Menu.
Some of the dishes I have learned to create with the ingredients I have at my disposal:
Note: These are phone pictures and not taken with the intention to post on this website.
The Results.
I miss my rice & beans! It’s been a slow and expensive challenge, but overall worthwhile. I have begun to see small changes that make it worth it! And I have discovered some new foods that I would have never tried and absolutely enjoy!
I know this is a temporary solution to much larger issues but a great beginning and I am grateful to Ms. Rodrigues for helping and pushing me with this challenge!
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