This new way of eating may be a little hard to get used to, but I’m starting to embrace the simplicity of it. The bonus is it really lends itself to meal prepping! I can prep most of the veggies and then throw them together with a protein and voila! A lovely, hearty breakfast hash just happens! Or a lunch salad comes together. I’m learning which staples to keep on hand so I can whip up something yummy anytime I get a hankering for my beloved chips.
It’s getting easier
I’m quickly learning to modify my favorite recipes and finding an abundance of previously hidden recipes that are AIP-friendly. Flavors I thought I’d miss – that I was missing only two weeks ago – aren’t calling out to me anymore. Well, except for some brownies. I would really love some brownies right about now…
Progress, not perfection
My point is that after a month of following this diet (somewhat loosely at times), my tastebuds are changing, my mindset is improving, and I really am starting to love how much better I’m feeling. This week I’m moving away from prioritizing my foodie desires and successfully choosing food that makes my body feel healthier. It helps that I’m getting better at planning and finding foods that cater to my foodie tendencies too. It’s progress and I’ll take it!
Now if I could figure out simpler ways to cook for myself AND my decidedly not AIP family…
Breakfast
Breakfast Hash – w/ Sausage, Apple, Sweet Potato, Kale and Broccoli Slaw
Smoothies – Kale, Apple, Ginger, Avocado for me; Strawberry, Banana, Yogurt for the rest of the fam
Cereal and Fruit – for the rest of the fam
Lunch
Vietnamese Noodle Salad w/ Shredded Chicken – sans noodles and onions for me
Leftovers
Sandwiches – for the rest of the fam
Dinner
AIP Shrimp Pad Thai – for me; Regular Shrimp Pad Thai – for the rest of the fam. Not sure yet how I’ll manage cooking two separate dishes but wish me luck!
Tuscan Chicken w/ Lemon Parsley Cauliflower Rice (for me) and Roasted Potatoes (for the rest of the fam) and Salad (for all!)
Lemon Tarragon Salmon w/ Lemon Parsley Cauliflower Rice (for me) and Rosemary Drop Biscuits (for the rest of the fam) and Salad (for all!)
One Pan Taco Skillet Dinner (for me) and spooned into flour tortillas for the rest of the fam.
Grilling Night – because it’s warm enough and I love turning the cooking reigns over to hubs every once in a while!
Snacks
Sweet Potato Chips
Baby Carrots
Cheese Sticks and Fruit – for the kids