Well, day 2 feels great! I obviously don't see a difference in my body yet, but I feel like a million bucks! It's amazing how quickly changing your diet will help you feel better and different. I had energy all day never felt that I needed a 'pick me up' or any caffeine or sugar to get me through the day. I even went on a run and made it through without my normal stretch/cramp breaks halfway through :)
I believe that it's not only about eating the right things, but also the correct combination and enough food. Throughout the day I felt satisfied after every meal, but not stuffed, and I felt that the grains and fiber kept me energized and full enough until my next meal. That's what helps the most in the process of being a vegan and eating the right things--I'm not tempted to eat things that I shouldn't when I stay full between meals!
- Breakfast: smoothie again! Frozen strawberries, whole banana, almond milk & plant protein powder.
- Lunch: left overs! Great recommendation from Alicia...make more than you will eat and then you will always have left overs. I made another Nori Burrito from last night and it was the perfect lunch!
- Dinner: Risotto with Oyster Mushrooms, Leeks, and Peas & Baby Bok Choy with Vinaigrette
(see pg 228 alicia's book)
*Tablespoon of oil in a skillet, add 1cup oyster or button mushrooms and stir until soft. Then add 1/2 cup sliced leeks and a pinch of salt until those soften. Finally add 1/2 cup of thawed peas and mix until all are sauteed and warm. Set aside.
*2 Tablespoons of oil on medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup chopped onion and a little salt. Saute for 2 minutes. Add in 1 cup Arborio rice and toast for about 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of white wine until it evaporates.
* Last step! Finally, reduce the heat to medium-low and add hot water by the cupful, stirring it into the risotto. Only add the next cup when all of the water has been absorbed into the rice. Do this for about 25-30 minutes. I added garlic salt and pepper at the end. It should be creamy, but the rice should still be a little firm.
Add the veggies and stir together - YUM!
If you want to do the bok choy as well, take 2 small bok choys, steam them for 2 minutes (barely wilted) and pour a mixture of olive oil/vinegar on top. I sprinkled it lightly with pepper since I couldn't find alicia's special spice recipe :)
My boyfriends respond: "i feel privileged to be eating this -- like i'm in a restaurant!" yessss :) Here's to another day of feeling great!
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