We are leaving for Florida in less than a month!! Hooray for vacations in warm, sunny weather. We cannot wait to escape the sub-zero temps of Minnesota in February. But, my hubby is a bit concerned about hitting the beach after this cold, comfort-food-filled Minnesota winter. So, he is following the South Beach diet this month in preparation for a beach life in a few weeks. We both followed the South Beach diet a year or so before we had children, and with great results. While I am not a fan of fad diets, this one really promotes healthy eating, whole and unprocessed foods, and low sugar. I felt terrific when I generally followed the South Beach eating plan. Don't we all strive for that every day?
That being said, I'm trying to help him out and support him this week by creating a menu plan following the "Phase 1" foods of the South Beach Diet. All of these recipes I found in this cookbook I bought about four or five years ago, The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook by Arthur Agatston. Should be a tasty week! The kids and I will eat with hubby in the evening (but will secretly eat our carbs during the day when he's at work!)
Breakfasts:
Blueberry Muffins
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes (freezer), fruit
cold cereal and toast
oatmeal, bananas
Lunches:
Poor Man's Pizza, pears
Hummus, pita chips, carrot sticks
Tomato soup, grilled ham and cheese, apples
leftovers
Suppers:
Monday: Beef and Bean Chili, cantaloupe
Tuesday: Greek Meatballs, Creamy Cauliflower Soup, lettuce salad
Wednesday: Kale and lentil stew (and probably some sandwiches for the kids)
Thursday: Chinese Steamed Chicken (and probably Creamy Mac and Cheese for the kids)
Friday: Mexican Chicken Soup, spinach salad
Saturday: Baked Barbeque Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries
This post is linked to Menu Plan Monday at I'm An Organizing Junkie!
I'm jealous that you get to head to the warmth and leave this cold behind.
ReplyDeleteI love sweet potato fries -- thanks for the reminder to put them on our menu again soon.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Love your menu, too. I am excited to try the Chinese steamed chicken and the heart healthy oatmeal pancakes (totally need stuff to freeze for the mornings!)
ReplyDeleteYou know what my favorite is - the Poor Man's pizza. Why didn't I think of that? So simple and GENIUS. Leave it to the Duggars. Thanks for the inspiration.