I have to admit I have been very bad with my blog posts. I started doing them regularly, but the last blog post was written in 2018! I am ashamed…
2020 is a new decade and January ushers in resolutions and self-promises, so my intention is to be better with blogging. So here goes…1st blog post of 2020!
I don’t want to write about cliched resolutions or things you should do to be healthier in 2020. Instead I am going to share what I am personally promising myself. After all the indulgences of the Christmas season, I ate enough chocolate and junk to last me the rest of the year. So, I have promised myself to eat a clean diet. Basically I am eating meat, eggs, and vegetables. The key for me was to cut out gluten and sugar. The first day I felt like I had nothing in the house to eat, but I quickly realized there is a ton of great meals to make. I have made a few meals over the weekend as well to last me in case I am hungry and need something fast during the work week.
Breakfasts have been omelettes with spinach, mushrooms and green onions. I made a huge slow cooker pot of leek and cauliflower soup pureed with coconut milk for some creaminess. I even threw in some left over turkey from Christmas in it for added protein. I also made a pork roast in the slow cooker and sauteed half a green cabbage with onions and garlic and chilli peppers with a drizzle of tamari (gluten free soy sauce) as the veg. These meals are very simple and extremely tasty, but don’t take a lot of time.
It doesn’t mean I can’t cheat now and then for a good reason. Like my husband’s Christmas party a few days ago. I enjoyed the meal out, but the very next day went right back to my simple diet. I am committing myself to do this for 3 months. And I know that after doing it for a few weeks, old habits will be broken and new habits will form.
Much love to you all in this new year. Make steps to be healthier this year, and know that we are in it together!
Dr. Andrea