I am attempting to adhere to a certain inexact diet - one that does not involve dairy; nor, for the moment, meat (although that will change when I'm in Frankfurt (mmm, wursts!!!) and in Africa; and one that makes me less acidic (which, for one, means eating less to no grains/flour). I read something a while back about acidity causing cramping, and at any given moment if I curl my toes, they will cramp up. That does not seem normal, and I couldn't figure out why (and that's been going on for, well, I'm not sure how long, but at least 6months), so anyway, I got to thinking maybe I am like hyper-acidic, a diet that will help me benefit and recover from my exercise in the maximum way possible.
This morning, I awakened at 10 and I wasn't ravenous when I woke up (as I usually am), so I just drank a full glass of water and a full glass of almond milk. Then about an hour or so later, I made a veggie side dish as the main dish, consisting of zucchini and mushrooms, flavored with onions, garlic, a trace of balsamic vinegar, and oregano (of course a pinch of salt was necessary too). (btw, whenever i smell oregano cooking, i think of pizza, and it makes me happy). Then for dessert (because dessert is always necessary even if you're on a diet...), I chopped and steamed two med-large carrots, and dusted them with ample cinnamon and a more conservative sprinkling of nutmeg. I'd thought about adding honey to make a nice glaze, but honestly steamed carrots are sweet enough on their own and for the abventure, it's best to leave out any extra sugar-containing foods (lol, ok, i just pronounced "sugar" [su-gr] not [shu-gr] b/c of this song, in which there is a line that absolutely cracks me up: "I bring a box with sugar to put you in" HAHAHA. This song is intensely popular in Spain right now, btw)
So, what's next on the menu today?? An omelet with three/four egg whites (will decide after my work out - depending on how hungry i am), one yolk, and broccoli (to counter inflammation...), a bit of onion, and probably, knowing me, more fresh pressed garlic... (sans queso, sans leche). Maybe i might toss in a few maters... depending on my mood. (not sure how those are for my cramping tho.) It's weird, I was reading that certain foods that are acidic, like citrus, actually have an alkaline effect on the body. I think tomatoes are most likely acidifying tho... I need to read up on this stuff tho.)
Then for my second dinner: a salad of mixed greens, one medium chopped beet, chopped walnuts, unsalted raw sunflower seeds, raisins, and, more than their fair share of soy sprouts (b/c I have way too many to eat before I leave monday! lol) - all topped with homemade raspberry vinaigrette, where I go real easy on the vinegar and heavy on the raspberries (they're freeze dried, btw, but I'll reconstitute them (obviously)) (and although acidic, they also have anti-inflammatory properties...)
If, I'm still hungry, for dessert, I will have homemade blueberry-banana soy yogurt, (which is way better than it sounds) (oh, and the yogurt is unflavored organic yog. from the store; I just add the blueberries (again reconstituted, freeze-dried) and banana, and voila, a tasty, tasty treat!
Lastly, although, it is very hot, I'll finish of the day with my favorite, minty, gingery, caffeine-free herbal tea.
This morning, I awakened at 10 and I wasn't ravenous when I woke up (as I usually am), so I just drank a full glass of water and a full glass of almond milk. Then about an hour or so later, I made a veggie side dish as the main dish, consisting of zucchini and mushrooms, flavored with onions, garlic, a trace of balsamic vinegar, and oregano (of course a pinch of salt was necessary too). (btw, whenever i smell oregano cooking, i think of pizza, and it makes me happy). Then for dessert (because dessert is always necessary even if you're on a diet...), I chopped and steamed two med-large carrots, and dusted them with ample cinnamon and a more conservative sprinkling of nutmeg. I'd thought about adding honey to make a nice glaze, but honestly steamed carrots are sweet enough on their own and for the abventure, it's best to leave out any extra sugar-containing foods (lol, ok, i just pronounced "sugar" [su-gr] not [shu-gr] b/c of this song, in which there is a line that absolutely cracks me up: "I bring a box with sugar to put you in" HAHAHA. This song is intensely popular in Spain right now, btw)
So, what's next on the menu today?? An omelet with three/four egg whites (will decide after my work out - depending on how hungry i am), one yolk, and broccoli (to counter inflammation...), a bit of onion, and probably, knowing me, more fresh pressed garlic... (sans queso, sans leche). Maybe i might toss in a few maters... depending on my mood. (not sure how those are for my cramping tho.) It's weird, I was reading that certain foods that are acidic, like citrus, actually have an alkaline effect on the body. I think tomatoes are most likely acidifying tho... I need to read up on this stuff tho.)
Then for my second dinner: a salad of mixed greens, one medium chopped beet, chopped walnuts, unsalted raw sunflower seeds, raisins, and, more than their fair share of soy sprouts (b/c I have way too many to eat before I leave monday! lol) - all topped with homemade raspberry vinaigrette, where I go real easy on the vinegar and heavy on the raspberries (they're freeze dried, btw, but I'll reconstitute them (obviously)) (and although acidic, they also have anti-inflammatory properties...)
If, I'm still hungry, for dessert, I will have homemade blueberry-banana soy yogurt, (which is way better than it sounds) (oh, and the yogurt is unflavored organic yog. from the store; I just add the blueberries (again reconstituted, freeze-dried) and banana, and voila, a tasty, tasty treat!
Lastly, although, it is very hot, I'll finish of the day with my favorite, minty, gingery, caffeine-free herbal tea.
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