What I Ate Wednesday: Carbs
Some days, I just crave carbohydrates. If we’re eating cheese and crackers, I’d be willing to pass on the cheese and enjoy the cracker. Weird, I know. Don’t get me wrong, I love my veggies, but I also love me some carbs.
That said, I’ve been trying to teach myself balance. I know that if I want some crackers and peanut butter or cereal, but force myself to eat yogurt, I’m not going to be satisfied. (Unless of course we’re talking about fro-yo…) I’m not even talking about sugar-carbs, I’m talking about bread-like carbs. You know, the ones in the cereal box that constantly tempt me. Those.
So yesterday, when I was craving carbs, I went with it, but tried to keep things balanced. So this is a little “What I Ate Wednesday“, heavy on the carbs!
I rolled out of bed earlier than usual, to go on a quick run with Brittany. When I got home, I didn’t have a huge appetite, but I knew I needed to refuel.
Since, I wasn’t craving my normal protein shake, so I decided on a Bagel Thin with peanut butter, and an apple. This really filled me up and totally satisfied my morning carb craving. This actually kept me pretty full until lunch!
On my way out the door, I packed a few things for work.
A box of Lentil Soup (delicious and so filling, but it was a little hot out for soup) some Special K Protein cereal, and a bag of The Good Bean roasted chickpeas. I ended up eating the lentil soup for lunch, and snacked on the cereal and some of the chickpeas throughout the afternoon.
I hadn’t cooked much over the weekend, so Tuesday night I was excited to get back in the kitchen. I’d been pinning some recipes that I had my eye on, so I did a little remix on this recipe from Spoon Fork Bacon and this recipe from iHerb’s Healthy Haven blog. I made much simpler versions of these recipes. Bottled dressing can be a lifesaver.
I managed to get this dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Not bad for a Tuesday. If you’d like I can share my (simplified) version of those recipes on Friday. Rice paper proved to be a bit challenging but it all worked out in the end. Eaten with a glass of wine (x2) on the deck in the sun. Hello, spring.
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I hear you on the carb cravings – they’ve been going on like crazy for me, too. Looking back, though, I can tell it was because my lunches didn’t have enough grains to keep me full. Lesson (hopefully) learned because filling up on fruit and puffed cereal (unsweetened amaranth and brown rice are my favourites) didn’t really help.
Oh yes, please share the asparagus and rice paper wrap recipes! I can’t wait for asparagus to make an appearance again – only a few more weeks!
Those wraps look so good. I’m actually the opposite when it comes to carbs- I like the stuff on top, like pb or cheese the best, which looks pretty strange eaten alone. When I want carbs, I make veggie chips or veggie pasta!
I love carbs! When craving them I normally go for oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and fruit.
Mmm… carbs really are lovely aren’t they?! I totally snack on a small bit of cereal in a coffee mug all the time! Ha. Those veggie wraps look delish!
LOL-your comment on my blog was about gluten free and I click over and find your post is about carbs…which I happen to be craving right now. I will say, those wraps look SO good! Recipe?
Happy WIAW 🙂
I eat carbs when I’m craving carbs 😛 Usually in the form of cereal or some kind of snack crackers. I used to try to satisfy my carb cravings with other things like protein or nut butters, but it never worked and I’d only be left unsatisfied. I’m a carbs girl all the way.
When I crave carbs I know I’m tired. The craving usually involves bagel chips or noodles! Your asparagus sounds and looks great!
I love carbs. Popcorn and toast are a few of my weaknesses. I try to keep them as healthy as I can, though, by choosing breads with tons of seeds and grains. Those Sesame Quinoa Ginger Wraps look amazing!
ha ha- seems like we’ve all gotten a little carb crazy recently- another blogger just did a carbs wiaw as well! I blame the weather… and my indulgence is peanut butter toast…
mmm panko-crusted asparagus sounds delicious! I’m a carb-lover too 🙂