Love Your Body Challenge Meal Ideas
I like to keep my food prep simple and tend to eat the same thing for several days in a row. Here are some suggested meals but feel free to create your own using the guidelines provided https://www.prwithcr.com/blog/2017/11/13/meal-planning-made-simple
Day 1- 5 oz cashew chicken (recipe is at the end), 1 cup roasted zucchini, 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes
Day 2- Use 5 oz of the leftover cashew chicken to make a salad with 1 cup mixed greens, 1/2 cup red bell peppers, 1/2 cup cucumbers, 1 tbs salad dressing
Day 3- Cleanse Day!
Day 4- Spicy Garlic Shrimp Cauliflower Rice from Clean Food Crush https://www.pinterest.com/pin/275775177166772359/
(Save time by buying Riced Cauliflower)
Day 5- Cauliflower Fried Rice. Heat 1/2 tbs sesame oil, saute 1/2 cup chopped carrots, and scramble an egg. Add the left over rice from yesterday and 1 tbs coconut aminos or soy sauce.
Day 6 and 7- I realize it's Valentine's Day weekend. Follow the guidelines to create your own meals. If you are going out, ENJOY it! Pick what treat is worth it to you- for me it would be the dessert, maybe it's wine, a good pasta, etc. Balance it out with vegetables and lean protein and don't feel guilty about having a good time!
Day 8- 5 oz ground turkey, 1 cup steamed spinach, 1 cup mashed sweet potato with 1 tbs grassfed butter. Sprinkle cinnamon on it if you want it as a dessert.
Day 9- Taco salad with 1 cup spinach, 5 oz ground turkey, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup salsa
Day 10- Cleanse Day
Cashew chicken
1 lb chicken breast
2/3 cup crushed cashews
1 egg
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, to taste
Mix cashews and spices. Coat chicken with egg then coat with the cashew mixture. Bake on 375 for about 40 minutes.
Makes 3 servings
Tips to simplify food prep:
- Season meat with salt, pepper, and garlic so that you can use it more than one way.
- Pick vegetables that you can eat more than one way- such as spinach that can be raw or steamed, sweet potatoes can be baked, or mashed.
- Add variety with no/low calorie items like herbs, spices (I love FlavorGod), or mustard.
Feel free to share any food pictures!