You might be wondering, “so is this a food blog now, or what?” Uhh…yes and no. This blog will always be a reflection of my current fixations, and right now, that happens to be food. Seriously, all my Internet time (which has decreased significantly by the way, because, you know, I’m actually cooking now), has been dedicated to researching nutrition, healing remedies, diets, etc. To be honest it’s been a bit overwhelming, as there is a lot of information out there, so as I navigate the choppy nutrition waters, I want to share with you what I’m currently eating. I’m nearing the point where I’m about to drop anchor (aka – settle on a specific diet for awhile), so please stay tuned. And also stay tuned for more sewing madness, as I’ve managed to do a bit of that as well.
What I will divulge now, is that at the gentle suggestion of my acupuncturist, I have given up all grains (eek!), dairy and sugar, with the exception of honey. I also decided to give up alcohol, caffeine and soy, and PS, soy seems to be hidden in everything. In all honesty, this morning I had a cup of jo, so, I haven’t been perfect and I’m not about to tout myself as such. It’s been about a month since I’ve been taking this pretty seriously and so far, even with my minor slip-ups, it has changed my life, and oh, I’ve lost weight. Woot! Oh God, I have so much more to say about this! Ack! I’m kind of a wild maniac about food right now, but instead of writing one 5,000 word post, I must pace myself. This is a blog about baby steps you know. So without further ado, here is my most favorite breakfast as of late:
Soft Poached Eggs, Sauteed Veggies and Sauerkraut
Say what? Yes. And it.is.awesome. I’m talking, awesome. And not to mention fairly cheap, filling, super nutritious and healing.
- 2 organic eggs
- organic apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbls. coconut oil
- Tons of chopped and diced veggies: garlic, onion, carrots, mushrooms, kale, spinach, swiss chard, you name it, get creative. I tend to go nuts and chop up lots of veggies, and then keep them sectioned in a loaf pan so I don’t have to prep the veggies everyday.
- a heap of lacto-fermented sauerkraut (I use Bubbies brand, but we’ll begin to make our own soon)
- dried kelp flakes or Seven Veg Sea Mix (optional, though sea vegetables are so rad and so important)
- sea salt and black pepper and/or other herbs and spices
To drink: 1 cup bone (beef or chicken) broth. I’ve been making this for months now. It is a wonderfully healing food, full of vitamins and minerals, is cheap and crazy flavorful. I’ll be sure to share a how-to in the future, until then, here’s why broth is so beneficial.
Directions: Heat coconut oil in a large pan. While that heats up, measure out a cup of bone broth and heat on low in a small saucepan. Once the oil has heated, add vegetables and sautee, making sure to first add the harder, firmer veggies, ending with the more delicate veggies (like spinach, if using). Part way through cooking, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over veggies, add pepper and/or herbs and spices. Don’t be afraid – be creative and just have fun! Transfer veggies to your plate. Using the same pan, fill with water and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Once near boiling, carefully crack eggs into pan, and turn down heat to low. Once the whites of the eggs are cooked through (a minute or two), use a slotted spoon to transfer to plate, on top of veggies. Sprinkle with sea vegetables. Add a bit of sauerkraut to the side. Transfer now hot bone broth to a mug, and add a pinch of sea salt to draw out the minerals. Mangia!
Do you follow a special diet? What works for you and why do you follow it? Health benefits? Food allergies or intolerances? Illness? Weight gain, loss or management? Do tell.
Bambino Step: Saturated fats are good for you. Truth. To add more good fat into your diet, try substituting coconut oil in lieu of polyunsaturated oils, such as canola, safflower, corn or soy. Coconut oil should be cold-PRESSED, unrefined, whole, and preferably organic.
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15 Responses to “my (current) favorite breakfast”
Your breakfast looks DELICIOUS (well, except for the sauerkraut…I’m not a fan of that, but the rest looks yummy!)
Oh Carolyn if you haven’t tried lacto-fermented sauerkraut, you must. It tastes completely different than sauerkraut made with vinegar. It’s light and crisp and fresh and not near as strongly flavored as the regular variety.
I’m currently fascinated by healing diets, and the whole idea of finding the right diet for me as well. Right now I’m doing a week long cleansing diet of sorts, and trying to figure out what works best for me. I would like to learn more about Aruveyda, because it is so focused on individualizing the foods we eat. I look forward to hearing more about the changes you’ve made, what benefits you’ve had, and also why you made the changes in the first place. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this nice comment Kelly. Diving into this whole world of nutrition has been really exciting, but also so confusing. I don’t think that any one diet is right for one person. We’re all different and all require different nutrients, at different points in our life! This is an interesting journey for me, for sure. I can’t wait until I’m at a healthy enough point to where I understand which foods affect me negatively (and positively). I’d love to know more about your journey as well!
holy coincidental batman! that’s my current favorite breakfast too!
I want to taste the sauerkraut just to see if my taste buds have changed!!!
Sauted veggies and poached eggs? What time should I be over for breakfast?
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I’m making this stat! Thanks for sharing and I’m having a hard time committing to ending all grains and dairy, etc. Man! I didn’t know I’d be this resistant. But, I know without a doubt I want to for sure implement recipes like this on a regular basis fo shizzle.
Speaking of Jo, have you tried coconut milk in it? It’s good.
No! That sounds awesome. I’m also off the Jo though. I’ve slipped a handful of times this past month, but every time I do have it, my anxiety goes through the roof – like, for days. And I always end up craving more. It’s pretty much an addict!
Oh – though I did make coconut milk this week! I’ll have to post about that soon…
on August 7th, 2011 at 5:03 am #
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WOW I LOVE your breakfast! I have poached eggs every day (almost) but this blog is just what I’ve been needing to get back on my dairy-free, gluten free, nut free, bla bla, lifestyle. I just ate a pizza with cheese on a wheat base and I feel like crap. Thankyou SO much for re-inspiring me!
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Oh I am SO GLAD that this has inspired you to make a shift. And so sorry to learn about the pizza mishap. Ouch. I feel your pain!
on November 12th, 2011 at 3:09 pm #
[...] When I first started making my own bone broth, I was more interested in saving money on boxed stock, as well as putting all those leftover bones to use. Since then, I have come to love it because it’s incredibly healing for the gut, super duper nutritious and infinitely more delicious. My body craves it really. Making your own broth is so easy and it is wonderful in absolutely everything from soups, stews, in lieu of water in any cooking, such as scrambled eggs, as well as simply sipped hot out of a mug. [...]