I haven’t participated in a What I Ate Wednesday post since early October, which is almost indecent when you stop and think about it.
Not that I’ve spent a ton of time thinking about it. Alright maybe a little bit. I am a food blogger after all, and WIAW is a staple of our diets. It ranks right up there with sweet potatoes, Greek yogurt and hummus; preferably not at the same time; at least not for me. I may eat some weird combos, but that’s out of my league.
Basically what I’m trying to say, in my typical long-winded way, is I’m significantly overdue for some daily eats action. Also, I just so happened to run my mouth yesterday about the dangers of the post holiday detox and why they’re a bad idea. So it seemed fitting, for a multitude of reasons, or truly two but who’s counting, to follow-up my mini-rant with a full day of food. Put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. Or my mouth where my grilled cheese is, or my grilled cheese into my mouth. ‘Eh, you get the idea.
Happy What I Ate Wednesday, and as always mad props to our host, Ms. Jenn of Peas and Crayons. Give it up for her. In the meantime, I bring you my Sunday eats.
Breakfast was a fruit filled smoothie with frozen pineapple, spinach, strawberries, blueberries, a banana, flax powder and bee pollen. “You know, the usual,” she says with a completely straight face. It really is a typical first breakfast for me.
♫”A spoon full of [pollen] helps the medicine go down, the medicine go down-wown, the medicine go down. Just a spoon full of [pollen] helps the medicine go down, in the most delightful way.”♫ Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. Those classics often break through at the most inopportune of times.
I skipped second breakfast in favor of lunch: a Strawberry Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich on possibly two slices of Power Bread, although I can’t say that last part with certainty. The Hubby purchased the loaf of bread and didn’t make a note of what he actually bought, which is par for the course around here. I will say it contained a plethora of seeds, nuts, grains, and even some raisins. It had a sweet factor to it, which played well with the goat cheese and strawberry sauce.
Later in the afternoon, I snacked on some not pictured maple sugar candies, alongside a cup of coffee because I like to live dangerously and mix my caffeine with my sugar consumption. Wild child right here.
The base of my dinner was a boatload of veggies sautéed in some olive oil. Think artichokes, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, kalamata olives, and onions.
Then I tossed in some pasta for kicks and gluten.
Before adding red pepper flakes and feta cheese because everything is better with cheese.
A bowl and a half of this later, and we’ve concluded my meals for the day. Full disclosure: I also spent the majority of the afternoon guzzling water, although I did slip in a glass of white wine with dinner.
After so many delightful days of indulgence, I made it a point to get my fair share of fruits, veggies, water and whole grains. The rest was just gravy, baby or as I like to call it, a successful day of eats.
Tell me about a day of your eats. Do you try to ingest more whole foods post holidays? Do you eliminate foods post holidays?
That sandwich looks awesome! I should start making my kids smoothies in the morning again, it’s great to sneak in healthy stuff and tell them it’s ice cream 🙂
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…Is Food Just Fuel? Food and Emotions – WIAW
They believe it’s ice cream? Now, that is impressive.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
I sort of treat the holidays as any other time of the year. I am always going out to eat and indulging in my favorites so it’s really no different for me! That said, my diet is always loaded with lots of vegetables, if anything, I sometimes I need a day off from the produce!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles recently posted…Finding Balance Between Eating Clean And Living
I treat the holidays pretty much the same too, although I definitely eat a little bit more sweets and booze just because they’re around and there’s lots of parties. I never feel like I’ve stuffed myself silly though. I’m more a middle of the road, year round balanced eater. It’s a good place to be.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Well there you go, now I’m pondering the combination of sweet potato, greek yog and hummus and I’m confused with how I feel about this.
Very much enjoyed your return to WIAW – hope to see more!
For you, I will make it a point to do more WIAW posts. I’ll see if I can’t swing monthly. Thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate it.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Haha love it! Besides that I have to say that most people I know would consider your day as totally detox friendly 😉 Well maybe besides the candy and wine but no need to be holier than the pope.
I always feel like I need to “detox” after the holidays and I make sure to cut out sweets and alcohol in January. But besides that I am not doing anything super crazy like drinking only green juice for a week. I would starve and most probably finally scare my husband away. So I am basically doing the same as you: eat more fruit and veggies, make sure to cook fresh wholesome meals and try to get rid of the last year’s stress. My kinda “detox”!
I figured I’d get thrown out of the detox club because the pasta. Ha!
I don’t cut out anything, just try to up my intake of the good stuff. I could never live off juice for days on end. I tried once years ago with solid fruit, and caved after like seven hours. Oops.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
I just know that I HAVE to eliminate alcohol for a while, cause in all seriousness, I was very well on my way to have it for breakfast (wait, I did that. Past Sunday.).
Anyway, I love your skillets full of deliciousness and congrats to your hubby for a blind purchase of such a good bread.
I have an announcement to make which is that I started to drink huge Latte Macchiato’s a few times a week. I can handle coffee with 2/3 of thick milkfoam in it and now in winter it actually feels like a treat and makes me feel cosy. This is a big step for a coffee-taste hater like me.
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There is nothing wrong with alcohol for breakfast. Um hello that’s what mimosas and bloody Mary’s are for.
You’re drinking coffee now. I am super impressed. How about you throw in a side trip to Cleveland on your all American tour, and I’ll take you out for coffee, right after we finish our mimosas.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
I’m going to tell you WIATuesday because I don’t have a food blog but I’m fond of oversharing:
Breakfast: Kashi instant oatmeal, 2 cups of coffee
Lunch: Quinoa salad thingy? Featuring quinoa, spinach, tomatoes, Armenian string cheese(?), kalamata olives, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Snack 1: Cup of tea and a Luna bar
Snack 2: Raw bell peppers and veggie dip (featuring more spinach)
Dinner: Salmon, sauteed spinach, tomatoes/mozzarella and a hunk of bread topped with more veggie dip
Conclusion: I may turn into Popeye. Not mad about it. (Side note: Boyfriend would not brave the snow to get me a pomegranate. Will try again today.)
I like when you overshare.
I also see you were able to persuade the boyfriend to leave the house. Well played my friend, well played.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
So curious… what is bee pollen. Ok not what is it, I get what it is but where the heck do you get it and what are the health benefits? I feel like I’m so behind on this one!
I got it from a friend, who got it from a friend, who got it from the bee man…very shady like circumstances but hey whatcha gonna do…
Mostly I hear about people using bee pollen for allergies, but there’s a whole host of health benefits including more energy, better immune system. Here’s an article about it. http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/10-amazing-health-benefits-of-bee-pollen Enjoy!
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Haha, I often have sugar with my caffeine, too 😉 Soemthing sweet just tastes so good with coffee! And cheers to NOT detoxing! haha
Sugar and coffee go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
I haven’t ever tried bee pollen before. There is a vendor at the farmer’s market who sells it and I always think about buying it but never do! I kind of treat the holidays like any other time of year, but I guess I do indulge a little more than usual.
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Bee pollen is supposed to be great for seasonal allergies. Since I don’t have any, I can’t really vouch for this. There’s a whole host of other health benefits too. It tastes awful on its own though. I have to mix it with something.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Yea, it doesn’t sound like it would taste good on it’s own! I think a smoothie is a great way to add it in..maybe one of these days I will toughen up and get some. 🙂
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“For kicks & gluten”—> hahah YES! Love your eats, gorgeous as always…I want in on that sandwich! We share similar detox approaches- lots of fresh veggies & fruit, whole grains and downright real food! After my Whole30 stint last January, I have vowed to never do something so extreme. So long as we nourish our bodies optimally, they are perfectly capable of cleansing themselves, thank you very much!
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I was wondering who would notice my “for kicks and for gluten line.” I’m happy it was you.
Yep, our bodies are pretty amazing all on their own.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Um that grilled cheese looks awesome – I love the fruit/cheese combo #genius
Happy Wednesday
Yes fruit and cheese is always a winner.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Yep. Time to get back to eating properly (she types, as she wistfully thinks of all things sugary and Christmassy). I do love your fruits & grilled cheese – once again I am inspired!
Fruit and grilled cheese is such a fabulous mix, and don’t be getting too proper on me now. Where’s the fun in that?!
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Supercallafragalisticexpialidocios!!! You are my kinda gal. I frequently carry Mary Poppins tunes in my head , always. Right now however I have ‘it’s raining men’ don’t judge lol.
I has an amazing smoothie as well, it had everything in there and then som .
I’m not judging, especially if it were raining men. That might be kind of fun actually.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Your goat cheese and strawberry sandwich intrigues me! I would have never in a million years have thought to put that combination together. Might be something I need to try, though, since sweet and salty is my favvvv flavor combo ever <3.
Christine@ Apple of My Eye recently posted…What I Ate Wednesday
Oh yes, I like putting fruit on my grilled cheese sandwiches. I’ve done blueberries and walnuts before, along with apples and gouda. Really, the options are pretty endless and always delicious.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Aah!! That sandwich sounds freaking awesome! I’ve never thought about a grilled cheese or anything with fruit in it. Actually, I take that back. I’ve done avocado before, but I always forget that’s a fruit!
Alysia @ Slim Sanity recently posted…Daily Eats – Homemade Pizza and Steak Tacos
Strawberry and goat cheese are beautiful pairing, even more so when you put them on toasted buttered bread. Success!
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Right – skip the binge and “detox” – just eat good food! All your fruit and vegetables (and cheese) sounds wonderful.
And your pictures are lovely…
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Thanks Anne. I really appreciate that.
Eat good food is right.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
A strawberry, and goat cheese sammich?! Stop! That sounds amazing
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Oh yes, strawberry and goat cheese grilled cheese. It makes an awesome sandwich.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Reading this just makes me feel good! I want it all!
I’ll share with you. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Ha! First breakfast and second breakfast! What about elevensies? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper?
Ahem… That was my inner Lord of the Rings nerd coming out.
Looks like a delicious day! I try to eat more whole foods after the holidays too, but definitely no restricting of any foods. Besides I have like 4 tins of cookies and a fridge drawer bursting with cheese to eat up and I refuse to let them go to waste!
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I like your inner Lord of the Rings.
You better not let cheese go to waste. That would make me cry.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
I honestly haven’t noticed much a change in my post-holiday eats this year, which I think comes down to the fact that I didn’t go crazy on the holidays because… I didn’t feel like I had to? We talked about this already… can I just copy/paste our convo? 😛 I do feel like I’m in a good place with food right now, though, which is a huge relief after all the nonsense I’ve been through in the past…
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I’m so glad you’re in a better place with food too. I can’t even really imagine how hard that must have been, but you’re strong and you came out on the other side. You deserve two snaps and a twirl.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
our bodies naturally detox, which is why we just need to fuel it right. ya know? lovin the white wine sippin… fruit, antioxidants, yep!
Check, check baby.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
This all looks so tantalizing. I want to dive into that skillet of vegetable goodness. I’ve been getting my whole foods on and it feels damn good.
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Whole foods do feel damn good. It’s why we love them so. Same goes for cupcakes.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Fruit. In a sandwich. My nemesis. Just kidding, you MAY have swayed me. Key word – may.
That smoothie is totally a detox. I’m on an all potato diet.
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…What I Ate Wednesday- Brownies for breakfast
I would totally make you a fruit filled grilled cheese and you’d love it.
Smoothies are my jam. I even had one this morning for first breakfast. Second breakfast was English Muffin bread and butter. Mmm, butter.
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
Detox is just not a thing that exists for me. I was ranting recently about the fact your body is an incredible enough machine that it is detoxing RIGHT NOW! 🙂
Yesterday I ate many things, the best of which was a latte. 🙂
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…and now I want a latte. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The I’m Not Detoxing Edition
That sandwich is genius and I love you for creating it.
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