I decided to make myself a little big dish of “yofnut,” my pre-lunch snack. Works for mid-day snack as well. Enjoy!
BOWL OF ORGANIC YOGURT
FRUIT: CUT PEARS, APPLES, PEACH, KIWI, ORANGES (CUTIES), BLUEBERRIES
NUTS: WALNUTS
GARNISH WITH A HINT OF CINNAMON
WHEN YOU ARE ON A TIME CRUNCH AND HAVE VERY LITTLE TIME TO PUT SOMETHING QUICK AND HEALTHY TOGETHER!
ALL YOU NEED IS GRILLED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS (SOLD AT COSTCO), FLAT BREAD (SOLD AT SAFEWAY OR WHOLEFOODS), AND VEGES!
STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGES IN OLIVE OIL FOR 15 MINS TO 2O MINS
VEGES I USED: ONIONS, EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES, BIG RED PEPPERS, GREEN JALIPINO PEPPERS.
(DO NOT ADD SALT) FLAVOR COMES FROM THE CHICKEN.
ADD A DAB OF PAPRIKA
SPREAD SOME YOGURT ON THE FLAT BREAD
WRAP THE CHICKEN AND VEGE STIR-FRY IN THE FLAT BREAD
CHOW DOWN!
FRUITS: MANDARIN ORANGES, STRAWBERRIES, PEARS, APPLES, BLUEBERRIES!
VEGES: ORGANIC SPRING-MIX (PACKAGES SOLD AT WHOLE FOODS OR SAFEWAY), GRATED CARROTS, CHERRY TOMATOES, CUT-UP CELANTRO!
NUTS: WALNUTS OR PECAN!S
DRIED FRUIT: DRIED CRANBERRIES OR RAISINS!
MY DRESSING: RED WINE VINEGAR, OLIVE OIL, DAB OF PEPPER, SALT
PEANUT BUTTER, HONEY, AND BANANA ON WHOLE WHEAT BREAD! I call it “BANWICH”
HAVE IT AT LEAST 30 TO 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR WORKOUT!
Try it! You won’t feel tired or fatigued during your workout.
Its got all the good stuff to give you that energy boost!
These three veges should be high on your produce list for training and health benefits!
Asparagus:
High levels of vitamin c helps your body produce collagen, which not only maintains the health of your skin but also aids the health of your tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels, all imortant for a successful workout!
Eggplants:
Good source of potassium, which helps maintain muscle strength
Good source of the water soluble vitamin thiamine (aka b1), which plays an essential role in promoting healthy function of the nervous system and cardiovascular system.
PROTEIN: Building blocks of your muscles! Your muscles uses a lot of protein to heal after a tough workout, and the more protein you can get into your system before and after a workout the better. Eat foods that are high in protein. If you work out on a regular basis, use a protein supplement or shake. Foods high in protein: chicken, red meat, protein bars, etc
My breakfast in a bowl contains:
Oatmeal with blueberries, strawberries, sliced bananas, walnuts, raisins, tea-spoon of brown sugar, and 1/2 tea spoon of wheat-germ!
Bread: Whole Wheat Bread
Spread: Honey Dijon Salad Dressing (My Favorite)
Vegetables: Lettuce or Spring Green Mix, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onions, Grated Carrots, Grated Radish, Avocado, Olives, Pickles!
Add Cheese of Your Choice!
Put It All Together and Toast in Toaster for Few Minutes!
