Sunday, June 24, 2012

Day 1-6


OK I will not have LONG posts like this regularly.....normally I will post daily or every other day but since this is my first week blogging and doing Raw I wanted to make sure that I blogged about every day of my experience, here is day 1-6 later this evening I will post about today (day 7). 

Day 1 (6-18-12)
Breakfast
Chocolaty green smoothie

*Banana, fresh, 1 large
*Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
*Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, sliced in half
*Orange Juice, 1 cup
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup
*Romaine Lettuce (salad), 1 cup, cut up
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, medium
*Avocados, (Haas), 1 fruit without skin and seeds

Mix all in blender with as much water as needed, I used about 1 - 1.5 cups:
Makes Servings: 2


Lunch
Fruit and nut Salad
*Spinach, fresh, 3 cup chopped
*Romaine Lettuce, 3 cups, chopped
*Oranges, 1 large cubed
*Apples, fresh, 2 small cubed
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)
*Radishes, 2 medium peeled and sliced
*Cucumber, 1 medium peeled and sliced
*Mung Beans, 2 cup
*Almonds, 1 cup whole

Put in bowl and enjoy with favorite dressing.  My favorite is Kraft Poppy seed dressing with this, although I don't think this is Raw approved, but like I said in my 1st post I am not doing 100% raw. 
Makes 3-4 servings.


Dinner
Raw Pad Thai Salad
*Zucchini, 3 cup, sliced thinly with peeler
*Alfalfa sprouts, 2 cup
*Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 1 pepper,
*Onions, raw, 1/4 cup, chopped
*Mung Beans, 1 cup
*Cucumber (peeled), 1 medium sliced thin with peeler
*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp
*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp
*Almonds, 3/4 cup, slivered
*Lime Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.
Makes about 4 servings



Day 2 (6-19-12)
Breakfast
Chocolaty green smoothie
*Banana, fresh, 1 large
*Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
*Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, sliced in half
*Orange Juice, 1 cup
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup
*Romaine Lettuce (salad), 1 cup, cut up
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, medium
*Avocados, (Haas), 1 fruit without skin and seeds

Mix all in blender with as much water as needed, I used about 1 - 1.5 cups:
Makes Servings: 2


Lunch
McDonald's Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Newton's Caesar Dressing


Dinner
Raw Pad Thai Salad
*Zucchini, 3 cup, sliced thinly with peeler
*Alfalfa sprouts, 2 cup
*Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 1 pepper,
*Onions, raw, 1/4 cup, chopped
*Mung Beans, 1 cup
*Cucumber (peeled), 1 medium sliced thin with peeler
*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp
*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp
*Almonds, 3/4 cup, slivered
*Lime Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.
Makes about 4 servings.


Day 3 (6-20-12)
Breakfast
My Mid-Week Raw Smoothie
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Banana, fresh, 1 large
*Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, cut up into 4 pieces
*avocado one whole, pitted and scooped out
*Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, halved
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving
*Romaine Lettuce, 1/2 cup
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup

Put all into blender, add water to taste (I add about 1.5 -2 cups and blend till smooth.
Makes 2 servings


Lunch
Fruit and nut Salad
*Spinach, fresh, 3 cup chopped
*Romaine Lettuce, 3 cups, chopped
*Oranges, 1 large cubed
*Apples, fresh, 2 small cubed
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)
*Radishes, 2 medium peeled and sliced
*Cucumber, 1 medium peeled and sliced
*Mung Beans, 2 cup
*Almonds, 1 cup whole

Put in bowl and enjoy with favorite dressing.  My favorite is Kraft Poppy seed dressing with this, although I don't think this is Raw approved. 
Makes 3-4 servings.


Dinner
Today’s Chicken Salad
*Laura Lynn canned chicken breast, 10 oz
*Hellman's Real Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup
*Sour Cream, reduced fat, 1/2 cup
*Grapes, 1 cup, seedless halved
*Apples, fresh, 1 small chopped
Seasonings (to taste)
*Sea Salt
*Black pepper
*Tarragon
*Fresh dill weed
*Fresh basil
*Fresh Cilantro

Mix mayo and sour cream with seasonings (go lite at first) mix in chicken, grapes, and apples then add more seasoning to taste if needed.
My hubby and I love this salad on croissants (the big fluffy type you buy at the store) and lettuce or spinach leaves
Makes 4 servings



Day 4 (6-21-12)
Breakfast
My Mid-Week Raw Smoothie
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Banana, fresh, 1 large
*Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, cut up into 4 pieces
*avocado one whole, pitted and scooped out
*Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, halved
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving
*Romaine Lettuce, 1/2 cup
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup

Put all into blender, add water to taste (I add about 1.5 -2 cups and blend till smooth.
Makes 2 servings


Lunch
Raw Pad Thai Salad
*Zucchini, 3 cup, sliced thinly with peeler
*Alfalfa sprouts, 2 cup
*Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 1 pepper,
*Onions, raw, 1/4 cup, chopped
*Mung Beans, 1 cup
*Cucumber (peeled), 1 medium sliced thin with peeler
*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp
*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp
*Almonds, 3/4 cup, slivered
*Lime Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.
Makes about 4 servings.


Dinner
Dinner didn’t turn out as planned Smoothie
*Banana, fresh, 2 medium
*Papayas, 2 cup, cubes
*Baby Spinach, 6 oz
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Filtered water about 3-4 cups depending how smooth
you want it.

Put all in blend and mix till smooth
Makes 2 servings


Snack
Nature Valley Protein Bar Peanut butter & Dark Chocolate
Bigelow Vanilla Chai Tea with fat free cream and splenda (using this till I run out, then buying agave nectar)



Day 5 (6-22-12)
Breakfast
Bigelow Vanilla Chai Tea with fat free cream and splenda (using this till I run out, then buying agave nectar)
Raw oatmeal with dates and almonds
*raw oatmeal (about 2 cups dry)
*dates about 6 whole, diced
*almonds 2 handfuls (about 2 oz)

Throw all into a small container with lid and fill with water. Let sit for about 30 minuets + then drain any leftover liquid and sweeten with agave nectar or honey to taste.
Makes 4 servings each at 1/2cup


Lunch
Gezzo’s Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad in taco bowl
*Taco Salad Shell, 1 serving
*Shrimp, cooked, 6 oz
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup
*Iceberg Lettuce (salad), 1 cup, shredded
*Black Olives, 4 small sliced
*Guacamole - Wholly Guacamole 3 Tbsp
*Sour Cream, 2 tbsp
*Mozzarella Cheese, whole milk, .25 cup, shredded
*Mushrooms, cooked, 4 tbsp
*Pico de Gallo, 1 serving

This is actually from the restaurant but since I loved it so much I wrote down what all was in it so if I get that craving again and I have been good with eating raw the rest of the day then this will be my non-raw splurge for  the day J …….However, if made at home I will use low fat/fat free products.
Makes 1 serving


Dinner
Raw Pad Thai Salad
*Zucchini, 3 cup, sliced thinly with peeler
*Alfalfa sprouts, 2 cup
*Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 1 pepper,
*Onions, raw, 1/4 cup, chopped
*Mung Beans, 1 cup
*Cucumber (peeled), 1 medium sliced thin with peeler
*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp
*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp
*Almonds, 3/4 cup, slivered
*Lime Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.
Makes about 4 servings.


Snack
Breakfast fruit & Veggie Smoothie  (My fave smoothie yet)
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Spinach, fresh, 0.5 cup
*Strawberries, fresh, 1 cup, halves
*Kale 1 cup, chopped
*Blueberries, fresh, 1/4 cup
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Banana, fresh, 2 large
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving

Mix all in blender with water till smooth. Use as much water as needed.
Makes 2 servings



Day 6 (6-23-12)
Breakfast
Breakfast fruit & Veggie Smoothie  (My fave smoothie yet)
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Spinach, fresh, 0.5 cup
*Strawberries, fresh, 1 cup, halves
*Kale 1 cup, chopped
*Blueberries, fresh, 1/4 cup
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Banana, fresh, 2 large
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving

Mix all in blender with water till smooth. Use as much water as needed.
Makes 2 servings


Lunch
Empty Fridge Smoothie
*Kale, 1 cup, chopped
*Cilantro (leaves, fresh), 1 cup
*Beets, fresh, 1 beet peeled and cut into 4 pieces
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Banana, fresh, 2 medium
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Apples, fresh, 1 small cut in small pieces
*Figs, fresh, 3 small
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving

Mix all in blender till smooth Add water as needed about 3-4 cups and ice if you want it cold.
Makes  3 servings


Snack
Coconut Water (Fresh from Young coconuts), 1.5 cup


Dinner
Sloppy Joes
*Ground Chuck 93% Lean, 1 lb
*Morning Star or Boca meatless stater crumbles, 1 bag
*Hunt's Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce, 1 lg can
1) brown ground beef and then add in meatless crumbles and brown some more.
2) Add whole can of manwich and warm
3) Serve with your favorite bread, I personally love potato sandwich rolls
Makes 11 servings around 1/2 cup each
Serve with:
Velveeta light shells and cheese, 2 cup
Green Beans (Raw), 2 cup

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