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Plant-Based Eating :: Volume II Day 6

July 11, 2013 by Zucchini Runner in Food, Life | Comments Off on Plant-Based Eating :: Volume II Day 6

Day 6 Volume II

Yesterday I talked about making healthy, plant-based food choices a priority. My other priority is working out. I have to say that my standard Wednesday workout that I usually “sleep run” through – was the HARDEST run I’ve had in a long, long time this morning. I really need a temperature gauge that tells me the humidity too. It straight up lied to me this morning when it said 84°F. I thought I was heading into a Neverland of easy, breezy running. NOPE. Sweat fest instead. Ok, so it wasn’t JUST the weather’s fault, it could have been the lack of sleep and killer workout I got yesterday too. Everything that jiggles when you run, hurt this morning. Not only was I hurting from yesterday’s plyometrics workout, I was also hurting from Monday’s chest, tris and shoulders workout. Oi. Anyway, I got it done, I pushed through and I survived, because talking myself out of it wasn’t an option. In the past, as soon as I mentally gave myself that out, I would almost always take it. If I tell myself, “This is what you are doing.” I get it done. (Is that a bib of drool, or sweat? Sheesh. I am not used to 50% humidity! It is typically 15% here in AZ.IMG_2883

day 6 run

I made a “small” smoothie of water, a banana, frozen cherries, frozen pineapple, fresh spinach, fresh blueberries, maca powder and juice from one lemon. (247 calories, 62 carbs, 0 fat, 5 g protein)IMG_2890

I added ACUTE to my vitamins today, to help with inflammation in my muscles. The cherry and pineapple in the smoothie also help with that as well. IMG_2891

The other portion of my breakfast was an egg white omelette with onion, garlic, tomato, and spinach topped with tomatillo salsa and some leftover cashew cream from Day 4‘s raw zucchini dinner. (211 calories, 15 carbs, 3 g fat, 30 g protein)
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Pre-packaged and delicious salad from Trader Joe’s! (240 calories, 25 carbs, 14 g fat, 3 g protein)IMG_2910Some almonds before my chiropractic appointment. (68 calories, 2 carbs, 6 g fat, 3 g protein)

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This was an amazing snack! It tasted like a healthier version of a caramel apple with nuts! The only sugar was from the apple and it was high in protein! All the fats in this were good fats too, with the exception of the peanut butter which has saturated fat. But I’d eat this over a store bought sugar fest apple any day!  Peanut butter, pepitas, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and an apple. (457 calories, 29 carbs, 31 g fat, 17 g protein)IMG_2915Before heading out the door to ceramics, I ate a peanut butter chocolate bar by EnviroKids. 😉 (120 calories, 18 carbs, 5 g fat, 2 g protein)

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I also had the rest of my Synergy from Day 5… there are two servings in a jar… fyi. 😉 Here is a good reminder to check the serving size on foods and drinks, because many times, there is more than one serving! (75 calories, 8 carbs, 3 g fat, 2 g protein)IMG_2918

It has become tradition that on my way to ceramics class – my *me* time – I stop by Dutch Brothers and get a tasty coffee beverage. My latest favorite is a half caff iced latte with coconut milk. SO GOOD. I’m GUESSING on this info… (160 calories, 20 carbs, 9 g fat, 0 protein)IMG_2919Tonight’s class was a good one, because I had some pieces from both the glaze firing and the bisque firing. I was also able to throw 4 small vases/pots. If you live in the Valley of the Sun and you are interested in taking a ceramics class, I highly recommend Mesa Arts Center. They have a wide variety of classes! I’m always eyeing the glass blowing class next door to the ceramics studio, but then I think I don’t want to get burnt by 13,456,345° glass! o_O

IMG_2939I always need to have a small dinner when I get home, since class is right when I would normally eat dinner (which also explains all the snacks beforehand!) I microwaved a potato, added some more zucchini cashew alfredo from two days ago (see Day 4) and topped it with some salsa. It was really good AND quick. (439 calories, 34 carbs, 6 g fat, 6 g protein) I’m stuffed!!! Which is a good thing, I need to fuel those muscles to help them heal from all the wear and tear from the last 24 hours.

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Grand totals for today were:

Calories – 2,017

Carbs – 213

Fat – 75 g (a little high – darn you peanut butter, why do you taste so good?!)

Protein – 67 g

Sugar – 105 g (highest culprits today? banana, apple, coconut milk and the DRESSING from Trader Joe’s salad!)

Cabbage and Carrot Salad with Lemon Maple Dressing

January 21, 2013 by Zucchini Runner in Food, Side Dish | 4 Comments

Here is a ridiculously easy, super healthy salad! I just threw it together tonight; I loved it so much I had to share immediately.

Salad
1 small head green cabbage, cut into small pieces
4 carrots, peeled and shredded
1/2 cucumber, peeled partially and diced
4 radishes, diced
1 cup dry chickpeas, soaked, cooked and cooled in fridge (you can use canned too, cooked and cooled)*
Dried cranberries and sunflower seeds to garnish

Dressing
1/4 c. Olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
Salt and pepper

Simply combine all the salad ingredients (except the cranberries and sunflower seeds) into a large bowl and toss to combine. Mix together dressing ingredients in a small dish and pour over salad. I just used my hands to toss and make sure all the salad was coated in dressing. Serve immediately and sprinkle with dried cranberries and sunflower seeds. That’s it!

*I prepared the chickpeas in a crock pot before work. I measured out 1 cup dry chickpeas, rinsed them and then added them to the crock pot with 3 cups of water. I turned  the crock pot on low and when I returned 9 hours later, they were perfect! I simply drained them and rinsed under cold water and placed in the fridge while I prepared the rest of the salad.

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