With the change in the way we eat, we have had to become more diligent with the way we shop. I have been lactose-intolerant for over a decade, but have only recently been actually trying to follow the body cues to dairy. So... really no more dairy for me! We still give the kids yogurt and cheese, but it really isn't as often as we used to.
We've also changed how much Gluten we eat in our house. While the kids like sandwiches, they are generally pretty easy about going without. For lunches at school, it is usually a sandwich or yogurt for the main part of their meal. I hate always giving them these things, but they are kids and they still need some nutrients (yes, I know many of you would argue with me, but this is the choice we have made for them, if you have ideas for meals that picky eaters will eat, by all means, send them along to me!) Anyway, bread & bread-like items are hardly ever in the house, so we've had to be creative with meals.
One of the things I have to be careful of, is that there are two kids in Monkey's class at school that are allergic to nuts, etc. So, I plan their meals for those two days to be without nut butters or nuts in their trailmix. It can be tough!
On top of becoming more dairy free (DF) and gluten free (GF), I've added in an anti-inflammatory (AI) diet. Wow! With so much to consider, it's a wonder we can even figure out meals at all! With that said, below is our tentative menu-plan for the week. In trying to be diligent in this way of eating, when there is a recipe that has breadcrumbs or sandwich bread, etc I am omitting that for myself, but at times my family will be eating those items. We are also trying to be diligent about eating at home. While there are so many amazing restaurants out there, the way they prepare their food is not up to par with how I want to eat, so this week is all at home! We'll see how it goes!
Sunday 9/19/10:
Breakfast: eggs, ham/bacon, banana, OJ (me: eggs, ham, banana, water)
Lunch: leftover pizza for kids (me: salad w/ tons of veggies)
Dinner: Bean & Veggie Enchiladas (me: Enchilada filling on spinach)
Monday 9/20/10:
Breakfast: Chocolate Smoothie drink (using Almond Milk and Whey Protein) and Kashi Cereal
Lunch: Grapes, Pudding, Hummus with carrots, and half a PB&J (me: salad)
Dinner: Crispy Zucchini Dippers, Sirloin, Applesauce (Chicken Nuggets for kids)
Tuesday 9/21/10:
Breakfast: Oatmeal & Bacon
Lunch: Turkey Sandwiches, trailmix, oranges, broccoli with ranch (me: Spinach Salad)
Dinner: Italian Chicken, Salad, Baked Beans
Wednesday 9/22/10: We have Music & Missions, so need quick evening meal
Breakfast: Yogurt & homemade cereal bar
Lunch: Ham & Cheese rollups (no tortilla), veggie sticks, crackers & banana chips (me: salad)
Dinner: Breakfast for dinner - Eggs, Fruit and Morning Glory muffins
Thursday 9/23/10:
Breakfast: Chocolate Smoothie drink (using Almond Milk and Whey Protein) and Kashi Cereal
Lunch: Oranges, Pudding, Hummus with carrots, and half a PB&J (me: salad with leftover Italian Chicken)
Dinner: Crockpot BBQ Chicken and BBQ Onion Rings (made with almond flour and shredded parm instead of flour and breadcrumbs), Green Salad w/ spinach and veggies
Friday 9/24/10:
Breakfast: Almond Flour pancakes, strawberry/banana smoothies made with Whey protein
Lunch: Cracker cutout sandwiches (think lunchable), fruit & pudding (me: salad with leftover bbq chicken)
Dinner: Kids Night Out (pizza) - Date Night for us
For more meal ideas, go to Org Junkie's Menu Plan Monday! So interesting that she went DF/GF too!
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