Real Food Weekly, Issue ~ December 31, 2011
“New Year Resolution”
Happy New Year! I think the feeling of a brand new start is the wonderful thing about this holiday. Of course, it’s really just another day in the life…there’s no better reason to begin steps toward a new goal tomorrow than there was yesterday. But, we all do it. We all make resolutions for the New Year. I can’t think of a year that I didn’t make a resolution to work harder to achieve optimal health, and here I am doing the same thing this year. This includes loosing some extra “poundage” to get a little closer to my pre-baby size, or at least a size I feel better in. The best way to begin my road toward optimal health is to strictly cut sugar and carbohydrates from my diet. In my book, “Complete Guide to REAL FOOD”, I outline a complete Blood Sugar Regulation Diet. Although most of my meal plans adhere to nourishing dietary guidelines that eliminate sugar and carbohydrates, I’ve selected a week of recipes for this week’s meal plan that supports a true Blood Sugar Regulation Diet. These recipes include foods like sweet potatoes, which are a perfect alternative to starchy potatoes and are known to support blood sugar by stabilizing the adrenal glands. Spaghetti squash is an excellent alternative to pasta. You may also wish to include making Kombucha Tea a New Year Resolution! Kombucha is SO good for you, full of enzymes and probiotics. It is a perfect replacement for sugary, carbonated, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks…yet it contains none of the above and makes you feel wonderful! Enjoy…and cheers to your New Year!!!
What’s For Dinner
- Herb Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
- Pot Roast with Sweet Potato Gratin Crust
- Liver (or Steak) and Crispy Onions with Sweet Potato Spuds
- Leftovers Creation ~ Chicken and Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” with Baked Prosciutto
Extras
- Grilled Cinnamon Apples with Mascarpone Cream
Nourishing Additions
- Kombucha Tea