Off topic, but…
I started my quest for healthier eating on 1/7/24 with some meal prep. I had steal cut oats as my very first plant based meal (with almond milk). I made 2 ingredient bread sticks with silken tofu and self-rising flour and made tahini dressing (first time ever) and packed salads in a jar for lunches. I now realize that the bread sticks weren't the best choice because they weren't whole wheat. Also- the salads were good, and I ate them all week BUT, I should've splurged on the red or yellow pepper to give me some color!
Other things I ate included vegan hamburger (like an impossible burger but the store brand) and many Amy's enchilada type meals that I already had in my freezer. Some of those weren't exclusively plant based, but I wanted to use them up!
Some things I noticed: feeling good! Feeling pretty full, not overly hungry. More trips to the bathroom! I don't miss meat. but I do miss Greek Yogurt. I tried some plant based yogurts and the one I liked best was made with coconut milk. I made whole wheat pasta with zucchini and tomatoes and sweet potatoes. I am getting crazy with looking at recipes, wanting to go out and but all the stuff, but first I need to use what I already have at home. I did well with lots of whole fruits and veggies this week but also ate processed meals for dinner, but overall, it's a good start. In one week my weight was down .8 pounds.
