I haven’t been hitting the grocery store as often as normal, so I ran out of greens on Sunday, and wasn’t able to make it to the grocery store until last night. The lack of fresh produce and veggies meant that I was eating a lot of smoothies and yogurt, which I love, but they don’t really pack in a lot of greens the way I normally do.
I think my body was craving greens, because I loaded up on them yesterday.
Breakfast
Ok, this makes me sound a little high maintenance… but every morning starts off with 3 essential drinks.
- Water (+ lemon and apple cider vinegar)
- Protein shake (+ frozen spinach)
- Coffee (+ almond milk and stevia)
I look ridiculous with so many cups on the table. But don’t judge. It’s my thing.
Lunch
I was getting good at packing my lunches, but I was craving a salad. So I had the exact same salad as last week.
This was romaine, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, carrots, feta, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. So delicious. I could just eat this forever.
Snacky-Snack
I can’t make it through the day without an afternoon snack. Sure, I could probably just eat a bigger lunch, but I kind of love having an afternoon snack. So I usually have something to much on at my desk. I’m addicted to these soy crisps. No greens here, but these actually pack in a decent amount of protein, which helps keep me full until dinner.
Dinner
I ate a light dinner, because I was meeting some girls for drinks at Secco, and didn’t want to be stuffed.
My co-worker (Hi, Angela!) gave me some okra, which I’d never cooked with, but I figured would probably be good roasted.
I sliced it up with a mandolin slicer, sprayed it with a bit of olive oil, sprinkled on some salt and pepper, and roasted it in the oven at 400 for about 15 minutes. I’ll be honest, it wasn’t my favorite. I think okra is probably best fried. Oh well.
I had this with some vegan mac n’ cheese, and it was perfect! I hadn’t had that in forever! Couscous + soymilk + nutritional yeast. Add a little salt and pepper, plus a little paprika, and it’s quite good.
What does the Apple Cider Vinegar do in your water? I have never seen that.
I’ve read that ACV can help with digestion, clearing your skin, and even lowering your cholesterol! I’ll have to do a post on it because there’s so much! I only put in about 2 tsp though. It’s potent stuff!
ROASTED OKRA YESSSS!!!!! It’s my latest obsession haha
I also love putting spinach in smoothies– the green-ness makes them so pretty
I know the feeling- I sort of freak out if I don’t have a bag of lettuce available at all times. Even with a stocked pantry, I’m like THERE”S NOTHING TO EAAAATTTTT. A little overdramatic, but that’s just how I roll.
I was also super dramatic when I actually went to the store and discovered they were out of Kale. It was like my world had ended.
I’ve never had okra, but I really want to try it! It looks great roasted
Haha I think it’s probably best fried
it’s not my favorite roasted but I’m going to keep trying things!
I’ve been loving spinach and brocolli lately, which are both packed in my salad for lunch today. I honestly don’t know how people get through the day without snacks, especially afternoon snacks. Some days my snacks are what I’m most excited about
Haha I dated a guy who would literally forget to eat until like 5pm. I’m like you have no idea how cranky I would be haha
I have at least 4 beverages every morning: preworkout BCAAs, postworkout protein shake, water, and coffee.
Also, my husband says that if I ate any more greens I would probably turn green! Kale + spinach are the best – so is the super greens mix fromTrader Joes (kale,spinach,chard)!
Hahaha when I buy kale, I make that garlicky kale dressing and I literally eat like a family-sized-salad bowl of it. It’s just SO GOOD!
I LOVE how green that smoothie is! Looks delicious
How are you not peeing nonstop with all those drinks!! Holy smokes woman. You must have a bladder of steel lol
Hahahahaha no I just pee often
Oh my I am loving all of your food. Don’t feel too high maintenance about the morning. I love having water (with lemon no vinegar), hot tea, and a smoothie. Just a good idea to get all of those liquids in.
I would totally crave your lunch salad all the time. I love chickpeas
Happy Wednesday!
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I’m making brussels sprouts tonight! woo!
Hey, that water, lemon, apple cider drink looks intriguing… Is it a cleanse? I may have to try this
I should do a whole post on ACV! I’ve read that it’s really good for your skin, your digestive system, everything!
Liz. what’s the proportion of water and vinegar? What’s it for? I should know but don’t remember!! Thanks!
I just do about 2 tsp in 16oz of water. It has so many benefits, I think I’ll have to do a whole post on it! But I’ve heard its good for your digestive system
All your food looks so amazing! I had okra once when I was little and it was slimy, this could have been because it was frozen and cooked wrong, but I’ve been scared to eat it again ever since.
It all looks so delicious! love soy crisps!
I’m impressed with how much you drink in the morning! I’m always proud of myself if I manage to get one glass of anything down, haha! I’m just never thirsty in the morning. I should be better about it, though!
Haha I have to be really intentional about it! Otherwise I just forget to drink anything!
i don’t think i have ever tried okra..i’m sure roasting it would be delicious though!
Ohh, I loooove baked okra, but I guess it may not be everyone’s style. Definitely my favorite veg right now, but that’ll change with the season, probably. And I’m in love with soy crisps–I’ve never tried the WF brand, as I get the genisoy ones at my local grocery, but they have the best flavors–both the BBQ and the salt and vinegar are just so goooood.
Personally I like WF brand better for the BBQ flavor, although for regular sea salt, I prefer Genisoy. Regardless, I buy whatever is on sale
Haha, that’s my style of shopping! I’m definitely going to pick up a bag of the WF ones to try this weekend, especially if their BBQ is even better than genisoy’s.
Oh my goodness, this post just reminded me that I bought okra last week & haven’t cooked it yet. Lunch today! I’ve never tried it – any tips/suggestions?
Haha I think my suggestion is… don’t do what I did
I didn’t love it roasted. I’ve had a lot of people tell me that stir frying it is pretty good (obviously frying it is probably the tastiest but… I was trying to avoid that!)
You’re so healthy! Today I had some blueberries with my breakfast and sweetcorn/tomato/beans with my lunch. I think I’m going to have thai green curry for dinner…. oh and my afternoon snack was a cupcake cookie from millie’s – I couldn’t turn it down!
Haha the chocolate pumpkin fudge that I consumed AFTER I wrote this post, isn’t pictured! but let me tell you… it was good
That sounds amazing! Fall baking, YAY!
I crave greens whenver I don’t get in my daily spinach salad beast! I feel ya, girl! I too don’t like to feel stuffed when I go out for a drink. I always like to make drinks a between-meals or pre-dinner thing, not after a meal thing! I never really want a drink after a meal.
Vegan mac and cheese sounds delicious! And I must agree with Kerry, you are probably the healthiest person I know
Pshhhh that’s because I wrote this post before I consumed a bunch of chocolate pumpkin fudge late at night
hehe maybe I should update it with all that!
I love roasted okra. I put it in a 375 oven for about 30 minutes. You want to roast long enough to get the slimminess (is that a word) out of it. Also leave the pods whole, it’s like eating fries!! I will have to try the mac and cheese soon!
Maybe I needed to roast it longer! Or cut it length wise maybe? Mine wasn’t that great! :/
I actually have never eaten okra, but seeing it all over food blogs recently is making me want to try it! I am planning on eating a Huge Jass Salad for lunch to get some greens in
Meals lookin’ awesome, lady! I am so the “cup girl”, too, at work. My smoothie, my coffee, and then a water. ha! who judges? back up off me!
I actually have never eaten okra, interesting. My hands down favorite green is Arugula! I cannot get enough of it! Love the flavor. And by the way, you take such awesome pictures of food, too!
Haha my co-worker who gave me the okra is obsessed with arugula!!! Our cafeteria only has it sometimes, and we both cheer when they do
You seriously had me at okra. Being a southern girl, I love me some good okra. Usually I prefer mine fried (lol not so healthy, but totally sticking to the southern thing), but I like it grilled or roasted too. I’m definitely gonna have to get on that Vegan mac n cheese, mainly for my roommmate (she is vegan), but also for myself because it just looks that good.
Haha yeah I’m going to have to keep trying some okra recipes! I wasn’t a big fan of roasting!
Mmm, I love roasted okra! I am planning on having a nice big salad full of greens for dinner tonight.
I love soy crisps, especialy Genisoy kind
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Genisoy are my favorite too!!! Although for the BBQ flavor, I actually prefer the Whole Foods brand!
Spinach + Frozen Banana + Vanilla Protein Powder = Awesome Smoothie!
That’s how I get my extra dose of greens aside from the salad, brussels, and broccoli I savor almost every day.
I love ACV in the morning and night. I usually just take a swig from the bottle b/c I’m lazy. I have tried it with lemon juice, water, and a touch of baking soda for a nice fizz. It’s pretty good with the soda, just don’t use baking soda everyday.
I went through a phase of loving grilled okra..I’m over it now haha! So far my greens for today have been in the form of grilled zucchini with lunch…I foresee broccoli & green beans in my near future! Also your assortment of drinks make me smile because I’m just the same: iced coffee, green tea, and a bottle of h20!
I’m the same way with my morning beverages! Except I have tea instead of coffee. : )
As of late I’ve been obsessed w/ eating bok choy, like in everything! I love grilling it in the summer, so good!
Haha I actually tried it for the first time a couple weeks ago!! I had it grilled and it was good!!
I am trying to get better about making spinach smoothies every day. I love getting all of that nutrition in one little drink
GIRL! You have me DROOLING with the couscous combo! AHHHHHHHHHH! I love your morning routine
You are so gosh darn cute!
Love you
LIZ! I am absolutely DROOLING over your couscous combo!!!! I muuust try that sweetie!
Love you
Let me know how you like it!! It was one Of my favorite quick dinners back in my vegan days!
I like okra any which way, but I’m actually not sure I’ve ever roasted it. Guess what I wil be trying soon?
Now that I’ve finally gotten over my fear of making protein shakes, I will finally invest in the frozen spinach, cost-saving trick.
Maybe. [Just because I've been making shakes doesn't mean I'm quite ready for a full on green monster....]
I don’t think I’ve ever had okra before…. I love kale and spinach and broccoli and celery and cucumbers and romaine and green beans and peas and such!