Hey, hey!
It seemed like a lot of you guys liked my original “In the Name of Science: 4 Days of Meals & Snacks,” so I decided to write another one. My participation in the ulcerative colitis study actually ended last week (it was just a 6-week study), so I won’t need to track my food intake anymore, but I still thought you guys might want to see what I ate in my final week. Spoiler: I ate a lot of eggs, cereal, and soup. I was kind of lazy with my diet, but, hey, it happens to the best of us. And I’m back on track this week and that’s the best I can do, right? (FYI: I’m not sure when the results of the study will be available, but I will definitely share them on CNC!)
SUNDAY
B: 1/8 of Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake (I gave the study RD the recipe, so she could figure out the exact breakdown of ingredients)
L: Kale Caesar Salad + 1/8 of Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake with 1 tbsp of ketchup
S: Iced grande soy latte from Starbucks + 1 cup red grapes
D: 2 cups spaghetti squash with 1/2 cup white beans, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tbsp butter
S: 3/4 cup Golden Grahams + 1 fun size package of peanut M&Ms (mixed together = yum!)
S: 5 ounces Sauvignon Blanc + 1 rice cake with 1/2 tbsp Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter with Flax and Chia Seeds (it’s just so-so, Teddie is WAY better!) + 1/2 tbsp Trader Joe’s strawberry preserves
MONDAY
1/4 cup crockpot banana oatmeal with 1 tbsp hemp seeds, 1/2 tsp chia seeds, and 1 tbsp Teddie peanut butter + 2 scrambled eggs with 1/4 cup diced peppers and onions + 16 ounces decaf iced coffee with 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
W: KFIT
S: 1 scoop SFH vanilla recovery with 1/2 cup decaf iced coffee, 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk, and water
L: 1 rice cake with 1 tbsp Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter with Flax and Chia Seeds
S: Coffee with 1/2 scoop of SFH coconut Fuel + 1 fun size package of peanut M&Ms
D: 2 cups of Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup + 1 slice of Dave’s Killer Bread Powerseed with 1 slice Trader Joe’s cheddar cheese
S: 3/4 cup Reese’s Puffs with 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
TUESDAY
B: 1/8 of Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake with 1 tbsp of ketchup + 16 ounces decaf iced with 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
B2: 1/4 cup crockpot banana oatmeal with 1 tbsp hemp seeds, 1/2 tsp chia seeds, and 1 tbsp sunflower butter + 8 ounces decaf iced coffee with 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
L: 2 cups spaghetti squash with 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup white beans, and 2 tbsp pesto
S: 1 Peanut Butter Mighty Muffin with 2 tbsp Reese’s Puffs
D: 2 cups Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup + 1 slice of Dave’s Killer Bread Powerseed with 1 slice Trader Joe’s cheddar cheese
S: 2 Medjool dates with 1 tbsp Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter with Flax and Chia Seeds
WEDNESDAY
B: 2 eggs + 1 egg white with 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes and 1/2 avocado + 16 ounces iced coffee with 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
W: CrossFit
S: 1/8 Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake + 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp ketchup
S: 1 rice cake with 1 tbsp sunflower butter and half of a banana
S: 4 Chocolate Coconut Balls
Chocolate Coconut Balls
Ingredients:
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup Vanilla Cake Batter Coconut Butter
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- pinch of sea salt
- shredded coconut
Directions: Combine above ingredients, except shredded coconut, in a food processor. Roll batter into balls and then roll them in shredded coconut. Enjoy immediately! Store in the refrigerator.
Makes 8 balls
D: 2 cups Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup + 1 slice of Dave’s Killer Bread Powerseed with 1 slice Trader Joe’s cheddar cheese
S: 1.5 cups Golden Grahams
Louis Kemp Giveaway
Thank to everyone who entered the Louis Kemp giveaway last week. Here’s the winner:
Kendra
I voted! Peanut butter with everything! 🙂
Congrats, Kendra! Please email me at tina@carrotsncake.com with your full name and mailing address to claim your new Sur La Table set, sushi kit, and Louis Kemp products!
Question of the Day
When you’re feeling lazy with your diet, what foods do you typically eat?
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Do you know where I could find a single mighty muffin to try, before buying a big case from Amazon?
@Jennifer: I know you can get them at GNC, and some Trader Joe’s too!
@Jennifer: Also the Vitamin Shoppe : )
You now gave me a HUGE craving for American cereal! 😀 I love that sweet sugary goodness… I remember eating bowls of Honey Comb after school every day. Healthiest kid ever 😀
My lazy go-to meals are eggs and soup. and I think I found the only other person who loves race cakes as much as me!
I hate to get all science-y on you but have you ever done an anti-inflammatory diet? I notice you eat a bit of ketchup. Ketchup contains MSG and others additives that have been shown to cause inflammation. Was just wondering if you ever tried eliminating foods like that and if so, what was the result?
That’s basically the diet I try to stick to (minus last week), and it seems to help! The ketchup from Trader Joe’s doesn’t have MSG in it, and it’s really tasty!
@Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious:
Even Heinz ketchup doesn’t have MSG in it.
I love your posts. It’s so great to see how you eat healthy but still allow yourself treats. Also, just wondering why you use soy milk but still eat cheese. Is it for health reasons or due to IBS?
I actually have IBD, not IBS, which is an autoimmune disease where my immune system inappropriately attacks my colon. Here’s some more info about it: http://www.ccfa.org/what-are-crohns-and-colitis/ Soy is generally less inflammatory than dairy, and I just like the taste better in iced coffee! 🙂
When I’m feeling lazy with my diet (aka lazy in general) I am really bad about actually preparing meals. I live alone so the accountability is low. I end up snacking on a variety of healthy (ish) things like nuts, trail mix, fruit, carrots and hummus, Pretzel Crisps, Lara bars…..and the list goes on. And I wonder why I never get full….
I did recently receive a Crock Pot as a gift and I am excited to let different recipes bake while I am at work all day and be ready to eat when I get home!
Really interesting to see what you can eat and still maintain a largely anti-inflammatory approach. And YES I totally agree re: Teddie >TJ’s pb. I don’t even like to eat the latter. Pretty sure I caught on to Teddie from reading your blog!
After seeing the Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup on your IG I decided to make it yesterday. Holy yum!! It will definitely be added to our rotation 🙂
Oh my gosh..I haven’t had golden grahams in FOREVER but they used to be my favorite cereal! We also used to make a treat with them and marshmallows that was fantastic. I think I’m going to have to make those tonight..
Tina,
I am going to search your blog more as I am new to it but my daughter was just diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and she is only 12 🙁 I am interested in any tips you may have or do you have any resources to refer me to? My daughter’s GI would like her to stay on a regular diet for now but she is having stomachaches etc and I would like to get her diet sorted out early so we can find something that works and stick with it. I appreciate any info you can provide.
I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. My best advice is to find a GI doctor that you both really like and respect. Right now, I’m eating a mostly anti-inflammatory diet, paying close attention to omega-3s and omega-6s, and it seems to be helping. I’m on Remicade, so it’s tough to know for sure, but things have settled down quite a bit since the holidays and my recent flare. A lot of UC patients have also had success with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, so that’s something to look into too. (Unfortunately, it didn’t work for me.) If you ever want to chat on the phone, just let me know. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m more than happy to lend an ear.
@KimW: KimW the most anti-inflammatory properties have omega-3s, good sources of omega-3s is tran, fish like salmon and linseed oil. Your daughter should observe after which meals she feels unwell and limit those products in the diet. You can also make flaxseed tea. I hope that you will find the best way of nutrition for your daughter.
When I don’t feel like cooking, I always revert to eggs or smoothies. Quick and easy! Unfortunately, when I get lazy with my diet I almost always revert to prepackaged stuff, which isn’t great.
omg those peanut M&Ms! <3 Do you find you are more conscious of portions when you have to track everything and write it down? I definitely do- I think it's such a helpful way to be aware of how MUCH I'm munching on my favorite snacks 🙂
You still got loads of veggies and healthy items in! I was expecting to say eggs and cereal for every single meal! It’s been an I don’t feel like cooking week so far for me which means tons of eggs, tuna, yogurt and cottage cheese. Oh and last night I bought a rotisserie chicken. It’s been one of those crazy weeks, we all have them!
I first read that last snack as fifteen cups of golden grahams instead of 1.5 and was like “wow- she’s exaggerating but probably killed the box!”-LOL.
When I’m feeling lazy with my diet I tend to eat a lot of toast and protein bars.
That’s exactly what I thought too, lol!! I love your foodie posts….I’ve been on a new way of eating and feel amazing and proud of myself for doing some major changes!
For me, lazy meals include lots of eggs, baked (microwaved) sweet potatoes, steamed veggies, and Greek yogurt. And way too much snacking through mealtimes!
Thanks for your post, it’s super helpful! The chocolate coconut balls look amazing, thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for posting! I’m a huge snacker so I love seeing what other people snack on throughout the day. Obviously peanut butter on everything!
I have got to try those Mighty Muffins! I’m such a sweets person but I need to not have sweets as often.
Definitely gonna try that rice cake and peanut butter!
My lazy go-to is always tomato soup (pre-made from the grocery store) and a baked potato. It’s warm, comforting and easy.
I totally want to go buy golden Graham’s now!!
Adding M&Ms into your cereal is a genius idea”¦ I have to try this now!
Hi Tina! When I try to click on the cheesy tater tot recipe it sends me to a video link…not sure if anyone else had this problem? it must be with the website the recipe is on? Is there a way you could post the recipe on here? Interested in trying it!
Hah, when I get lazy about cooking, it’s usually a night of cereal. That doesn’t always go over well with the hubs because an hour later he’s complaining that he’s still hungry. So sometimes we’ll get something from Costco’s pickup window like pizza or bbq sandwich.
I had been craving Golden Grahams after seeing it on your blog and finally found it at Target (not sure why the major grocery stores aren’t carrying it). Feels so therapeutic!
When I’m feeling super lazy, I usually reach for eggs or yogurt. I love the sound of those coconut date balls!
When I’m being lazy with cooking, I tend to eat a lot of almonds, peanut butter, hard boiled or scrambled eggs, cheese and protein bars. I’m trying to be better about this because I end up eating way too much dairy & not enough produce!
When I am lazy, I just throw a veggie burger on a salad for an easy meal!
Your meals always look so good! I am so trying that squash recipe! 🙂
I really enjoy these “daily eats” post, thanks for sharing!