I dove into the Grain Brain Challenge on Sunday with the prescribed 24-hr. fast. Just plenty of water for me. Here’s how the first day of Grain Brain eats went:
Because my fast started and ended midday, my first official meal was lunch: Homemade 3-bean turkey chili leftover from our Halloween party.
Mid afternoon was tough. Coming off the fast, I was definitely hungry. Our party pumpkin pie taunted me from the fridge.
But saner heads prevailed and I went with a green protein smoothie instead.
- Unsweetened coconut milk
- Complete Truth Protein Powder
- Avocado
- Kale
- Green Apple
- Ice
Complete Truth protein powder is new to me. I received a sample for review and I have to say I like it. It’s raw, vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and non-GMO. Just 4 ingredients in this one: Quinoa, maca, hemp seeds and Stevia. It has a natural, earthy flavor that went well with the fruit. Best of all it held me until dinner.
Dinner was baked chicken breast that I coated in Greek yogurt and grated parmesan, mixed with turmeric and Italian seasoning. This was the first time I added turmeric to this dish. It was delicious. I’ve been roasting a ton of squash from our garden lately. Just olive oil, salt and pepper lets the natural sweetness shine through. There was also a side dish of sauteed dino kale with garlic that did not get photographed. My bad.
There you have it: a very ‘clean’ day by my standards.
Do you enjoy kale? Do you have a spooky meal planned for Halloween?
I absolutely love kale, I don’t get to eat it as much as I like as my other half is not a fan. I think it has to be perfectly cooked though, over or under is not cool!
I totally get this Claire! I am the only kale fan in this house.
Looks yummy! I am so envious of the fact that you are able to harvest so much food from your own garden. It doesn’t get more local than that!
I am getting more and more into kale these days. Kale chips are so popular these days and I’ve had fun making my own at home. However – I saw a recipe someone posted the other day for chocolate kale chips. Not so sure about that combination…
Chocolate? As in chocolate dipped? I can’t even imagine!
I still haven’t mastered kale yet – I should try again but the first attempt was pretty much a fail!
Is the 24 hour fast just to try and help clear out the toxins? I’m pretty sure my family would hate me if I tried to fast – I used to b OK about not eating now the point at which I go to long I get shaky and sick feeling (old age?).
I happen to be eating chicken soup w/ kale in it as we speak, and had kale in my smoothie this morning, so I think the answer is yes. I love the sound of that chicken you made.
Now–did you workout on the day you fasted? I think I would pass out if i did that!
MZ I did workout. It was a very easy run, more prancersize than anything else. It was tough though!
I usually make mummy hot dogs on halloween, but man, now I am craving chili!
We had mummy dogs too! The kids love them.
Honestly, I’ve never tried kale. I think we’re just a little behind the food fads over here.
I like kale if seasoned or made a way I like… 🙂
I am no way going to do that grain brain thing! 😉
That protein powder sounds awesome!
I need you to come over and make that baked chicken dinner. Yum!
That’s one delicious looking chili!
I’ve been wanting to try coconut milk for awhile…but after a bad experience with Capt. Morgan’s rum, I’m wary of any coconut flavored liquids!
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