Weekly Food Menu - 5.25.20 to 5.31.20 (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Vegetarian)

Monday:
Meal 1: Sweet Potato Hash with onions, kale and spicy chicken sausage or Bulletproof Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinners or mixed green salad with lots of veggies and homemade dressing
Meal 3: Spicy Pork Bowls (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/spicy-pork-bowls/
Snack: Fresh fruit with raw almonds or walnuts

Tuesday:
Meal 1: Sweet Potato Hash with onions, kale and spicy chicken sausage or Bulletproof Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinners or mixed green salad with lots of veggies and homemade dressing
Meal 3: Spinach Artichoke Chicken Skillet (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/spinach-artichoke-chicken-skillet/
Snack: Ant on a Log - Celery, almond butter and raisins

Wednesday:
Meal 1: Sweet Potato Hash with onions, kale and spicy chicken sausage or Bulletproof Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinners or mixed green salad with lots of veggies and homemade dressing
Meal 3: Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing (Paleo, Whole30 Option, Vegetarian Option - remove bacon and chicken)
Recipe Link: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/grilled-chicken-cobb-salad-with-honey-dijon-paleo/
Snack: Banana with almond butter and unsweetened coconut flakes

Thursday:
Meal 1: Sweet Potato Hash with onions, kale and spicy chicken sausage or Bulletproof Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinners or mixed green salad with lots of veggies and homemade dressing
Meal 3: Creamy Avocado-Spinach Pest Zoodles (Paleo, Vegetarian) with grilled Chicken Sausage
Recipe Link: https://www.theironyou.com/2015/04/creamy-avocado-spinach-pesto-zoodles.html
Snack: Vanilla Cheesecake Paleo Smoothie with Protein (Vegan, No added sugar)

Friday:
Meal 1: Sweet Potato Hash with onions, kale and spicy chicken sausage or Bulletproof Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinners or mixed green salad with lots of veggies and homemade dressing
Meal 3: Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad (Paleo, Whole30 and Vegetarian - no chicken)
Recipe Link: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-chinese-chicken-salad-whole30/
Snack: Apple with almond butter

Saturday:
Meal 1: Sweet Potato Hash with onions, kale and spicy chicken sausage or Bulletproof Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinners or mixed green salad with lots of veggies and homemade dressing
Meal 3: Leftovers from the week or pick up dinner
Snack: Ant on a Log - Celery, almond butter and raisins

Sunday:
Meal 1: Sweet Potato Hash with onions, kale and spicy chicken sausage or Bulletproof Coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinners or mixed green salad with lots of veggies and homemade dressing
Meal 3: Buffalo Chicken Wings with carrots and celery with Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch (Paleo, Whole30 and Keto)
Snack: Leftovers from the week or whatever I want!

Sweet Treats:
Paleo + Vegan Cherry Fudge Swirl Ice Cream
Recipe Link: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-vegan-cherry-fudge-swirl-ice-cream/
Key Lime Paleo + Vegan Cheesecake Tart (No-Bake)
Recipe Link: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/key-lime-paleo-vegan-cheesecake/

I had an awesome week last week with my meals and enjoyed them all. I even lost a few pounds which is always a positive thing. I did workout everyday except Friday which is my normal day off so everything clicked for sure. I’m excited about this week as I’m making more salads and even making them vegetarian for my daughter so she can enjoy what we are eating too. I have included all the links to the dinner recipes under each recipe for easy finding. I have used my two favorite websites Paleo Running Momma and Real Simple Good, you can tweak the recipes to include what meats and veggies you like or don’t like and even make them vegetarian or vegan. I’m wanting to cut out some meat during the week so this is a start we will see how the recipes go. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Have a wonderful cooking week too!!!

Weekly Food Menu 5.18.20 to 5.24.20 (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Monday:

Meal 1: Roasted Potatoes and kale hash with chicken sausage or Bulletproof coffee

Meal 2: Leftover dinner

Meal 3: Easy Zucchini Casserole (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/easy-zucchini-casserole/

Snacks: Fresh fruit with raw almonds 

Tuesday:

Meal 1: Roasted Potatoes and kale hash with chicken sausage or Bulletproof coffee

Meal 2: Leftover dinner

Meal 3: Creamy Mustard Chicken with cauliflower rice (

Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/creamy-mustard-chicken/

Snacks: Celery with almond butter and raisins

Wednesday:
Meal 1: Roasted Potatoes and kale hash with chicken sausage or Bulletproof coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Creamy Tuscan Chicken with cauliflower rice
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/creamy-tuscan-chicken/
Snacks: Fresh fruit with raw almonds

Thursday:
Meal 1: Roasted Potatoes and kale hash with chicken sausage or Bulletproof coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Spicy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/spicy-chicken-and-cauliflower-rice/
Snack: Apple with cinnamon and almond butter

Friday:
Meal 1: Roasted Potatoes and kale hash with chicken sausage or Bulletproof coffee
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Easy Taco Casserole (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/easy-taco-casserole/
Snacks: Banana with almond butter and unsweetened coconut flakes

Saturday:
Meal 1: Leftovers from the week or Buttermilk Paleo Pancakes with coffee
Meal 2: Leftovers from the week
Meal 3: Paleo Fish Taco Bowls (Whole30, Gluten-Free, Dairy Free)
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/paleo-fish-taco-bowls/
Snacks: Any leftover fruit or raw nuts

Sunday:
Meal 1: Buttermilk Paleo Pancakes Golden Milk Latte (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Vegan)
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/golden-milk-latte/
Meal 2: Leftovers from the week
Meal 3: Turkey Burgers with leftover veggies roasted
Snack: Any leftover fruit or raw nuts

Sweet treats:
Healthy Strawberry Crumble (Paleo, Vegan)
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/healthy-strawberry-crumble/
Gluten-Free Apple Cake (Paleo, Egg-Free, Vegan)
Recipe Link: https://realsimplegood.com/gluten-free-apple-cake/

Well I made it through last weeks 5 day sugar detox challenge, it was not easy but I did feel better by the end of week.  I decided to do a mini Whole30 round to help as that program has not sugar so as long as I stuck with my meal plan I was okay and that's exactly what I did. It was nice to share my knowledge of the program and recipes as I love all the rounds I did. Now that my mini round is over I'm excited to move forward and keep eating Paleo for this week.  I have picked out a lot of awesome recipes this week that I can't wait to cook and try with the family.  I posted the recipe pictures right off the site to show you a variety of all the different colors and yummy foods.  I decided to use one of my favorite websites Real Simple Good, you should check them out as they are awesome.  So many amazing recipes that are Whole30, Paleo and Keto.  Here is the link to their official website: https://realsimplegood.com/ I have changed thing up this week and instead of including the links at the bottom of my post I decided to include them under each recipes so they are easier to find and access too.  If you try any please leave a comment on the recipe it self for the Real Simple Good team as they always loving hearing from their customers.  I always rate and provide a review on all their stuff.  Hope everyone is staying safe and has a healthy week!!! Remember happy cooking!!!

New Recipe - Whole30 Bulletproof Coffee (Whole30 and Paleo)

Anyone else love bulletproof coffee but without sugar? I do! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Since I’m doing a mini Whole30 round I wanted to share my own version without sugar. Love this as it keeps me full for hours!

Whole30 Bulletproof Coffee (my own recipe)

Ingredients: 
8 to 12 oz hot black brewed coffee
1 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter)
1 tbsp Organic MCT Oil
Few splashes of Nutpod (I used caramel flavor but any of the flavors works well)
1/8 tsp of Cinnamon

Directions: 
Place everything in a blender and mix for about 20 to 30 seconds. It will come out frothy and so delicious! I added a few sprinkles of cinnamon on top as well. Enjoy!

Weekly Food Menu 5.11.20 to 5.17.20 (Mini Whole30 Round - 5 Day Sugar Detox Challenge)

Monday: Day 1

Meal 1: Leftover Roasted Potato and Kale Hash with Eggs and Chicken Sausage, coffee with Nutpod

Meal 2: Leftover Grilled Chicken Wings with Whole30 Buffalo Sauce and homemade Potato Salad

Meal 3: Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken over Cauliflower Rice

Snacks: Lots of water with lemon or an apple with almond butter

Tuesday: Day 2

Meal 1: Loaded Paleo Breakfast Hash with coffee and French Vanilla Nutpod

Meal 2: Leftover dinner

Meal 3: Black Pepper Chicken with Cauliflower Rice or Steamed Broccoli 

Snacks: Lots of water with lemon or raw almonds and fresh strawberries 

Wednesday: Day 3

Meal 1: Leftover Loaded Paleo Breakfast Hash with coffee and French Vanilla Nutpod

Meal 2: Leftover dinner

Meal 3: Sausage and Cabbage Skillet

Snacks: Lots of water with lime or lemon and/or celery with almond butter and raisins

Thursday: Day 4

Meal 1: Easy Chorizo Hash with coffee and French Vanilla Nutpod

Meal 2: Leftover dinner

Meal 3: The Best Salmon Patties with Magic Green Sauce with sautéed zucchini and onions

Snack: Lots of water with raw nuts and some fresh fruit

Friday: Day 5

Meal 1: Leftover Chorizo Hash with coffee and French Vanilla Nutpod

Meal 2: Leftover dinner

Meal 3: Paleo Sweet Potato Noodle Lo Mein

Snack: Lots of water with lemon or lime and banana with almond butter (post run snack)

Saturday: Day 6 (if I decide to continue with a 30 day round)

Meal 1: Leftover breakfast from the week

Meal 2: Leftover from the week

Meal 3: Paleo Fried Chicken with leftover veggies from the week roasted

Snack: Lots of water, herbal tea or fruit with raw nuts

Sunday: Day 7 (if I decide to continue with a 30 day round)

Meal 1: Leftovers breakfast from the week

Meal 2: Leftovers from the week

Meal 3: Chili Lime Chicken Wings with carrots and celery sticks with Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch 

Snacks: Lots of water, iced passion tea and fresh fruit or cut up veggies

Here are the links for the recipes listed above:

https://realsimplegood.com/chorizo-breakfast-hash/

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-breakfast-hash-whole30-egg-free/

https://realsimplegood.com/healthy-sweet-and-sour-chicken/

https://realsimplegood.com/black-pepper-chicken/

https://realsimplegood.com/sausage-and-cabbage-skillet/

https://realsimplegood.com/the-best-salmon-patties-with-magic-green-sauce/

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-pork-lo-mein-whole30/

https://realsimplegood.com/paleo-fried-chicken-tenders/

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/chili-lime-chicken-wings-paleo/

I’m very excited about the newest 5 day sugar detox challenge that my friend mentioned to me.  She asked if I wanted to join her for the next 5 days and of course I said “yes”.  I’m always up for a good challenge especially when detoxing from sugar as I have been eating a lot of homemade yummy baked desserts which has not helped with my waist line at all. Once my friend told me about the challenge I decided it was a perfect time to do a mini Whole30 reset as that’s always been my go-to program when I need to detox or reset my body.  Since I have been having lots of stomach issues again it’s the perfect time to do this plus I need to get myself back on track to lose the weight I have gained the last few weeks since being home from COVID-19.  Right now I have planned out my next 7 day’s of my mini Whole30 reset but I may plan to continue that for another full round to keep me on the right track. So here is this weeks meal plan that I have made to help with the sugar detox challenge, some of the recipes I have made and love and others are new so it will be a nice change to break up the week.  Hope everyone stay’s home and is safe and healthy! 

Weekly Food Menu 5.4.20 to 5.10.20 (Paleo and Whole30)

Monday:
Meal 1: Roasted Sausage and Vegetables with coffee and fruit
Meal 2: Leftover dinner or mixed green salad with grilled chicken
Meal 3: Healthy Cashew Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Snack: Fresh fruit with raw almonds

Tuesday:
Meal 1: PB&J Coconut Milk Chia Pudding
Meal 2: Leftover dinner or mixed green salad with grilled chicken
Meal 3: Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower
Snack: Paleo Chocolate Chip Fudge Brownies

Wednesday:
Meal 1: Roasted Sausage and Vegetables with coffee and fruit
Meal 2: Leftover dinner or mixed green salad with grilled chicken
Meal 3: Greek Turkey Burgers with Marinated Grilled Vegetables
Snack: Fresh Fruit with raw almonds or almond butter with an apple and cinnamon

Thursday:
Meal 1: PB&J Coconut Milk Chia Pudding
Meal 2: Leftover dinner or mixed green salad with grilled chicken
Meal 3: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken with frozen roasted vegetables
Snack: Paleo Chocolate Chip Fudge Brownies

Friday:
Meal 1: Roasted Sausage and Vegetables with coffee and fruit
Meal 2: Leftover dinner or mixed green salad with grilled chicken
Meal 3: Korean BBQ Chicken with Best Potato Salad
Snack: Paleo Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

Saturday:
Meal 1: Leftovers or Paleo Over-night oats with fresh fruit
Meal 2: Leftovers from the week
Meal 3: Lemon Thyme Chicken and BBQ Wings with leftovers or mixed green salad
Snack: Paleo Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream or Paleo Chocolate Chip Fudge Brownies

Here are the links for this weeks recipes:
https://realsimplegood.com/sheet-pan-roasted-sausage-and-vegetables/
https://realsimplegood.com/pbj-healthy-overnight-oats/
https://realsimplegood.com/healthy-cashew-chicken/
https://realsimplegood.com/instant-pot-lemon-garlic-chicken/
https://realsimplegood.com/greek-turkey-burgers/
https://realsimplegood.com/marinated-grilled-vegetables/
https://realsimplegood.com/instant-pot-honey-garlic-chicken/
https://eatthegains.com/instant-pot-bbq-chicken-meatballs-paleo-whole30/
https://realsimplegood.com/korean-bbq-chicken/
https://realsimplegood.com/the-best-potato-salad-with-bacon/
https://realsimplegood.com/lemon-thyme-chicken/
https://realsimplegood.com/paleo-chocolate-chip-fudge-brownies/
https://realsimplegood.com/paleo-cherry-vanilla-ice-cream/

So as much as I have enjoyed eating more vegan and plant based meals my stomach and waist line have not enjoyed it that much so I’m back to the drawing board as it’s been a few weeks and I’m still having tummy issues.  I have been thinking about this a lot the past few days and I have decided I need to do what’s best for me and doing a reset might help balance me out again and help with my stomach issues.  Not sure what this means long term but for now it’s what has worked for me the past and it’s what I have enjoyed to get me back on track.  I’m still going to cook vegetarian meals for my older daughter since she is meat free but she will be able to eat the vegetables I make as her sides.  I’m also going to keep a journal this week with all my meals and how I’m feeling through out the day  so I can try and figure out my trigger foods it’s important to first eliminate them and then slowly reintroduce them back into my diet.

If anyone makes any of these recipes let me know how you like them by writing a comment below or posting on Real Simple Good website as they too love to hear feedback. Enjoy and have a safe and healthy week.