Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 I'm one of those people that eats raw for a couple of days and then falls off the wagon HARD and gets a burger at Dick's; The greasier the better. I'm craving one RIGHT NOW. But I know better. At least part of me does: The part that wakes up in the morning feeling good because I didn't get a prime rib or monster burrito the night before. At any rate, I think that if I had a dietary schedule or a routine to follow I wouldn't fail so often. When I go to the grocery store I sometimes draw a blank and wind up walking out empty-handed and frustrated. I can't find anything that looks appetizing, but won't eat anything processed either. So, I was hoping people could post their daily diet routine so I could follow it. You know, what do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a budget??? HELP! Thanks, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Ben, In general I eat organic fruit for breakfast and daily snacks, and big salads for lunch and dinner. Sometimes my snacks will be carrots or celery, etc. At work, bananas are easy. Instead of salads, on occasion I will make something a bit fancier, but the salads are my main lunch/dinner meal. I use the organic mixed greens ( " spring mix " ) or romaine, greenleaf, redleaf, etc. Sometimes I eat it plain, sometimes with avocado or avo and tomatoes. The fruits and salads are simple to prepare and I find them satisfying. I do try to get a variety, so at the health food store I have a look around and see what jumps out at me. Last night, cucumbers and cauliflower jumped out at me, so that was dinner. I chopped them up into my food processor and blended them in to a " stew " . I ate about half of it like that, then half with some raw olive oil and a dash of sea salt. It was pretty tasty! Jeff > So, I was hoping people could post their daily diet routine so I could > follow it. You know, what do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner on > a budget??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 If you really like burgers, try getting some of the vegetarian ones at health food stores. It would make a good transition food, and far better for you than meat. Ron RawSeattle , " m r . b l a n k e n s h i p " <stereofield@h...> wrote: > I'm one of those people that eats raw for a couple of days and then falls off the wagon HARD and gets a burger at Dick's; The greasier the better. I'm craving one RIGHT NOW. > > But I know better. > > At least part of me does: The part that wakes up in the morning feeling good because I didn't get a prime rib or monster burrito the night before. > > At any rate, I think that if I had a dietary schedule or a routine to follow I wouldn't fail so often. When I go to the grocery store I sometimes draw a blank and wind up walking out empty-handed and frustrated. I can't find anything that looks appetizing, but won't eat anything processed either. > > So, I was hoping people could post their daily diet routine so I could follow it. You know, what do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a budget??? > > HELP! > > Thanks, > Ben > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Hello there! I typically have water for breakfast... I'm never really hungry, and feel better doing it this way. For lunch I have a big salad, with a creamy dressing, or I hit up Chaco Canyon and have one of their delicious meals and a green juice. For snacks I bring fresh fruit to work. Things like oranges, apples, and bananas taste good, are easy to " prepare " and usually gets the office smelling great (especially oranges!) after everyone else microwaves their gross smelling dishes! *grin* The boss even asks to share! For dinner I make another salad and/or a pate of my own creation. When I finish off the container of pate (I make enough for about 2-3 days) I soak nuts that night to make another pate or a dressing the next day. On the weekend I make fancier dishes, more along the lines of the gourmet dishes that we read recipes for in books. This is because I feel better when I eat less gourmet food, as well as the fact that I have more time to spend preparing complicated dishes on the weekend. Another tip that I found useful in transitioning is using a lot of spices and seasonings in the beginning. When my palate was used to eating spicy, exotic tasting foods the raw dishes I was making just didn't interest me. By adding a good amount of chili powder, cumin, or curry powder you can make even a plain old cucumber something much more exciting than on it's own (to the cooked-palate.) The good news in this is that I now use considerably less spices, as my palate has grown to love the taste of the veggies plain. Have a wonderful weekend! -Heather/starrrie " m r . b l a n k e n s h i p " <stereofield wrote: I'm one of those people that eats raw for a couple of days and then falls off the wagon HARD and gets a burger at Dick's; The greasier the better. I'm craving one RIGHT NOW. But I know better. At least part of me does: The part that wakes up in the morning feeling good because I didn't get a prime rib or monster burrito the night before. At any rate, I think that if I had a dietary schedule or a routine to follow I wouldn't fail so often. When I go to the grocery store I sometimes draw a blank and wind up walking out empty-handed and frustrated. I can't find anything that looks appetizing, but won't eat anything processed either. So, I was hoping people could post their daily diet routine so I could follow it. You know, what do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a budget??? HELP! Thanks, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Oh, and the Buotenko Burger recipe is pretty inexpensive (almonds and carrots make up the majority of the mix) and you can season it to any flavor you'd like. It's one of the " pates " that I make regularly. Best! -Heather/starrrie " m r . b l a n k e n s h i p " <stereofield wrote: I'm one of those people that eats raw for a couple of days and then falls off the wagon HARD and gets a burger at Dick's; The greasier the better. I'm craving one RIGHT NOW. But I know better. At least part of me does: The part that wakes up in the morning feeling good because I didn't get a prime rib or monster burrito the night before. At any rate, I think that if I had a dietary schedule or a routine to follow I wouldn't fail so often. When I go to the grocery store I sometimes draw a blank and wind up walking out empty-handed and frustrated. I can't find anything that looks appetizing, but won't eat anything processed either. So, I was hoping people could post their daily diet routine so I could follow it. You know, what do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a budget??? HELP! Thanks, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Hello Ben, I can relate to your feelings - I seem to do well during the week and then just let go on the weekends. I just started reading The Raw Life by Paul Nison - it has given me a different perspective - something I can relate to - I think that is the key - reading enough books to find out the best 'route' for you. Paul breaks it down into a boxing match (kind of random but a great visual!) - He makes many wonderful points - would you jump into the boxing ring to fight the king of all king boxers without making it passed all of the other the challengers along the way - I have read a LOT of books, and I find this is the best one for me - I really like the way he looks at it. He also helps walk you through the final stage - going completely raw - and the best way to approach it. The bottom line - there is no magic quick fix - you are in training to be on top of the world...so, it takes challenges to get to the top. I would HIGHLY recommend you check his book out from the library (or buy it - it is a 'buy'). You will see there are many steps between a Dick's burger & a raw lifestyle - so, maybe taking each on as an individual challenge to be tackled one at a time, might be the best route. Just a though - again, it is Paul Nison 'The Raw Life' - thanks for your email - it is good to know we are not alone in our struggles! :-) Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Heather - Can you share some of your pate recipes? Also, what is Chaco Canyon? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 My basic recipe for pate is: 2 cups soaked nuts or seeds 2 cups chopped celery juice of one lemon, lime, or small orange 1 clove of garlic (optional) 2 green onions (spring onions) water to thin for consistency fresh herbs, spices and celtic sea salt to taste I put the nuts and water into the blender first, and blend until mostly creamy, with only a fine grit from the nuts left. I then add the chopped celery and blend again. One this gets smooth (think hummus texture) I add the lemon juice, herbs, spices, and celtic sea salt. My favorite combonation, though it's VERY RICH so I don't eat a whole lot of it, is 1 1/2 cups of macadamia nuts and 1/2 cut of pine nuts, with lime, chili powder, cumin, and using the garlic. So tasty! It's very creamy.. even my cooked food boyfriend and friends like it as a creamy dip for veggies and corn chips! I make them take their own bowl though, I don't want chip fragments in my pate! I eat it with kale, lettuce leaves, or jicama slices (when I'm craving chips), as a side dish to my salad. Victoria Buotenko also has a veggie pattie mix recipe that is essentially even amounts (by weight) soaked almonds and carrots, with onion, herbs, spices, oil and celtic sea salt to flavor (If I recall correctly). All ingredients are processed in a food processor.I like this one a lot, as it is very basic and takes flavors well. I like to add dill, garlic, green onion, sun dried tomatoes, and celtic sea salt to this one for a burger like flavor palette. My friend Abbey likes this dehydrated into little patties, as well! http://www.chacocanyoncafe.com Chaco Canyon is a cafe in the U-district of Seattle that has a small daily menu of raw foods dishes. Depending on the food choices that you make it may or not match your dietary requirements, but they are delicious. I also heard from Chris, the owner, that they will be selling their raw carrot cake at PCC, at least at the Green Lake store, soon. Let's all be on the look out! Hope that was helpful and have a great weekend! -Heather/starrrie Joy King <joy wrote: Heather - Can you share some of your pate recipes? Also, what is Chaco Canyon? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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