What to Eat-Part 2
By Dr. Brenda Gill
The last article discussed what should be considered when putting a meal together. There should be the equivalent amount of protein to carbohydrates, more alkalinizing food than acidifying and minimizing acidic foods and drinks as well as any cow or pig product. The caloric total of the meals should be about the same as your activity level that day and less if you are trying to lose weight. They should have a variety of colour, taste and texture to be satisfying and eaten in a relaxed environment. Let’s put this to practise now with some meal suggestions.
Breakfast
PROTEIN CARBS
yogurt/nuts and seeds fruit- apricots/berries/others
eggs whole grain toast
omelette (onion/pepper/zucchini/spinach)
stir fried curry tofu onion/kale/broccoli
goat cheese sautéed veggies
yogurt/nuts and seeds oatmeal/granola/muesli
almond/sunflower seed butter waffles/pancakes
2. LUNCH
can of wild salmon dark green leafy salad
hard boiled eggs carrot/celery/zucchini sticks
hummous green beans/peas/peppers
sautéed mushroom tofu garlic/eggplant/beets
veggie/nut pate asparagus/zucchini/yams
split pea/lentil soup corn thins
chicken/turkey breast broccoli/cauliflower/cabbage salad
black/kidney/garbanzo beans corn tortillas w shredded veggies
3. SUPPER
chicken/turkey breast asparagus/kale with brown rice
black/pinto beans/goat cheese shredded veggies/whole grain burrito
frttata- eggs/sheep cheese onion/swiss chard/zucchini/pepper
lamb shank sweet potatoes/peas/beans
sautéed sea vegetable tofu bok choy/garlic/parsnips/leeks
buffalo burger mixed veggie salad
squid/scallops/shrimp spaghetti squash/onions/garlic
seared tuna artichoke/broccoli/carrots/quinoa
tempeh/kidney bean chili celery/garlic/onions/roasted red peppers
buffalo stew carrots/celery/onions/peas/collards
This should give you some ideas for meals. As you can see I encourage you to use veggies, fruit and whole grains for your carbohydrate and minimize bread, pasta, pizza, buns or any other refined grains.
Brenda Gill is a naturopath practising in Rossland, BC.
