The summer heat always makes me want to eat nothing but fruits and veggies. For the July Week 5 Meal Plan, I’m going back to meatless breakfasts and lunches and cooking dinners that are easy on the meat and heavy on the veggies.
I’ve said before that the lack of protein options is biggest drawback of the elimination diet process. Some people are natural carnivores. They love meat and they feel best when meat is part of their diet. That has never been me. Which makes eating a limited diet like AIP a serious pain.
My body has never processed meat well. I feel weighed down the more meat I eat. Even if I buy the highest quality meats that are organic, grass-fed and pasture-raised. My body loves fruit and veggies and fish. Before the elimination diet, I relied heavily on nuts, seeds, and soy products to get adequate protein. This week and next week I’m adding these foods back in to see what happens.
But in the meantime, this is a perfect chance to remind myself that there are plenty of plants that contain protein. Plus, plants have tons of fiber and vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Which is everything your body and your gut bacteria need to keep you healthy and disease-free!
Grab my Plant Protein Printable to find out which plants have the most protein!
A protein article from yours truly is coming soon. For now, check out this collection of my favorites to answer your protein questions:
19 High-Protein Veggies and How to Eat More of Them
20 Vegetables Ranked by Protein
17 Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians
All About Protein: What is it and how much do you need?
“How Much Protein Should I Eat?” Choose the right amount for fat loss, muscle, and health
Limit Protein to 20g Per Meal?
The July: Week 5 Meal Plan
Breakfast
Breakfast Hash w/ Sweet Potato, Broccoli Slaw, Apples, Kale and Brussels Sprouts
Eggs, Sausage, Fruit & Oatmeal for the rest of the fam
Beans & Toast & Fruit for the kids
Lunch
Sandwiches
Leftovers
Loaded Thai Salad w/ Spicy Thai Peanut Dressing
Dinner
Korean Japchae w/ Sweet Potato Glass Noodles
Fish Tacos w/ Green Pepper Slaw
Lemon & Asparagus Chicken w/ Potato & Sweet Potato Wedges
Grilling Night – Hub’s choice of meat, Jicama Slaw Salad & French Bread
Snacks
Cheese Sticks, Fruit & Crackers for the kids
Jicama, Cucumber, Carrot & Apple Crudite
Bruschetta & Crackers