So cute :)
Okay, lets talk food! By the way, speaking of food- today is National Eat your Veggies Day, so make sure to add some to each meal. :) Breakfast today was a delicious Peanut Butter, Banana and Flaxseed sandwich!
I prefer Ezekiel Bread, which you can find at any health food store including Trader Joes and Whole Foods. It is high in fiber and protein and 80 calories a slice. Then, I had my first try at PB2 as actual Peanut Butter. All you have to do is take 2 tbsp of PB2 powder and mix it in a bowl with 1 tbsp of water. After a little stirring it turns into a peanut butter like texture that you can spread right onto your bread. The 2 tbsp was a perfect amount for two slices of bread (and only 45 calories!)
Two tablespoons of regular peanut butter is anywhere from 180-200 calories, so certainly worth the swap. I then sliced up a whole banana and sprinkled on some ground flaxseed for a little healthy crunch. Flaxseed has many benefits such as heart healthy omega 3's, soluble and insoluble fibers which help with cholesterol and blood lipid control and also lignans- which contain antioxidant-like qualities. Quick, easy and filling!
Lunch is going to be a bunch of veggies with hummus and a slice of raw tofu on the side. It is National Eat your Veggies Day after all! Remember, raw veggies always have more nutrients because a lot of vitamins and minerals can be lost during the cooking process.
On the plate:
- 1/4 block of extra firm tofu-drained
- 1 small avocado-sliced in half
- Mushrooms
- Trader Joes garlic hummus
I also packed some edamame for my post-workout protein fix. Have a good morning, see you this afternoon!
Do you use flaxseed in any of your meals?
The next time you go to Trader Joe's you might want to check out the Trader Joe's sprouted breads. I think they are the same thing as Ezekiel bread but 50 cents cheaper a loaf.
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