I'm still gradually stepping into traditional foods, and the whole idea of less carbs, more protein and fat. I'm trying to revamp my menu planning, but I honestly don't know if I have cut enough carbs out and have included enough fat & protein into our days. Can you give me your opinion?
FYI...we have been already doing organic, free-range, pastured, grass-fed, etc. The only thing DH and I can't agree on yet is raw milk. He is not comfortable with it yet, so I'm getting organic grass-fed full fat milk.
Breakfast Ideas:
-2 eggs cooked in butter or coconut oil, piece of toast with butter, glass of milk, fruit. Maybe bacon too.
-Baked oatmeal, fruit, glass of milk.
-eggs, sausage, & cheese, peppers in a tortilla (breakfast burrito), glass of milk.
-Protein muffins, fruit, milk
-Pancakes, waffles, or French toast, (all with real maple syrup) fruit, milk [this is where I wonder if these are too high in carbs since they are so bready?)
Lunch Ideas:
-Leftover dinner
-Sandwich: 2 slices bread, turkey, chicken, or ham sliced (not lunch meat), with full-fat mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes. Normally we have eaten chips with a sandwich
and I need to think of something to replace them, that is nice and crispy/crunchy, but healthier. Also, some veggies (raw) or fruit. Water to drink.
*I normally buy very healthy whole wheat bread, and haven't ventured into soaking/sprouting yet or sourdough, but that is a next step.
Dinner:
This is the easiest meal of the day for me, since it revolves around a nice size portion of meat/poultry. Plus a starch/grain, and veggies with a pat of butter per person, or olive oil drizzled over top.
-The starch is usually a 1 c. portion of brown rice or multi-grain pasta, potatoes, beans, or a slice of homemade bread with butter.
Snacks:
This is currently our downfall, and I admit it. We like carbs too much such as crackers & granola bars. At least they are multi-grain
-Cheese
-yogurt
-fruit
-veggies cut-up (raw)
-I am going to do hard boiled eggs this week.
What do you think? Is this a generally good balance of carbs/fat/protein? Please let me know where I can make any changes.
Thanks!
FYI...we have been already doing organic, free-range, pastured, grass-fed, etc. The only thing DH and I can't agree on yet is raw milk. He is not comfortable with it yet, so I'm getting organic grass-fed full fat milk.
Breakfast Ideas:
-2 eggs cooked in butter or coconut oil, piece of toast with butter, glass of milk, fruit. Maybe bacon too.
-Baked oatmeal, fruit, glass of milk.
-eggs, sausage, & cheese, peppers in a tortilla (breakfast burrito), glass of milk.
-Protein muffins, fruit, milk
-Pancakes, waffles, or French toast, (all with real maple syrup) fruit, milk [this is where I wonder if these are too high in carbs since they are so bready?)
Lunch Ideas:
-Leftover dinner
-Sandwich: 2 slices bread, turkey, chicken, or ham sliced (not lunch meat), with full-fat mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes. Normally we have eaten chips with a sandwich
and I need to think of something to replace them, that is nice and crispy/crunchy, but healthier. Also, some veggies (raw) or fruit. Water to drink.*I normally buy very healthy whole wheat bread, and haven't ventured into soaking/sprouting yet or sourdough, but that is a next step.
Dinner:
This is the easiest meal of the day for me, since it revolves around a nice size portion of meat/poultry. Plus a starch/grain, and veggies with a pat of butter per person, or olive oil drizzled over top.
-The starch is usually a 1 c. portion of brown rice or multi-grain pasta, potatoes, beans, or a slice of homemade bread with butter.
Snacks:
This is currently our downfall, and I admit it. We like carbs too much such as crackers & granola bars. At least they are multi-grain
-Cheese
-yogurt
-fruit
-veggies cut-up (raw)
-I am going to do hard boiled eggs this week.
What do you think? Is this a generally good balance of carbs/fat/protein? Please let me know where I can make any changes.
Thanks!
), when TF really encompasses a wide range of diet choices and macronutrient intakes (and the majority of TF writers/bloggers I'm aware of are pro-grains and many other carb rich foods.)
