LIKE hashbrowns.
Let's step back three steps.
1) This year I decided to go to an integrative doctor because all my labs were coming up roses but I felt way less than stellar.
2) I found out I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis (I knew it was underactive, but Hashi's is different than being underactive. It's an autoimmune disorder. I was shocked!) and a very common sidebar Hashimoto's (It's fun to say at least), is gluten intolerance.
3) I also was informed that I have a severe Candida overgrowth in my inter-guttular region. Knowing that your insides can be described as yeasty, well, it does not make a lady feel overly sexy.
SO I am doing a round of Diflucan to drop the hammer on the 'dida, and a pretty particular diet, and a busload of supportive supplements. And I feel way better, and am grateful for this new direction, I am also thankful for the band One Direction, because they entertain the tweens so much.
No dairy, no gluten, no corn or soy (mostly because these guys are typically heavily genetically modified), and no caffeine (SHUT YOUR DIRTY MOUTH!). Also no potatoes or root veg. Or sugar. It's a lot of "No's" BUT, it really made me realize how I perceived my food intake as pretty clean, but there was so much more potential to swab the dietary deck.
The caffeine has been the toughest, (EYE TWITCH!).
My doctor says my plate should look like this.
Half-lean protein, half-veg, and a wee bit-o-healthy fat.
And I have been playing with a bit of a hashy-b alternative. Let me tell you breakfast is by far
my favorite meal, and I used to judge morning eateries solely on it's potato preparation (home fry or hashbrown execution).
Now, those days used to be a special splurge day, but those days are over. SO yesterday, I shredded some zucchini first and let it really feel the love in the skillet with the olive oil and added eggs and it was delicious! The texture of the zucchini was very akin to the yumness of the hashbrowns of days past!
Today, I thought I would blow some socks off feet with a Veggie Loaded Egg Pile to end all veggie loaded egg piles. It turned out kinda meh, and I think I know why but would love a little input from all you cooking smarties!
I mean look at these pics! Colorful! Visually appealing!
Here's where I could use opinions, how did I blow it? It just wasn't delicious...
This is how it went down.
1 medium shallot
2 Roma tomatoes
1 large avocado (used 1/4 for me topping)
2 eggs
2 cloves garlic
1 small zucchini
1/4 teaspoon cumin, cayenne, and oregano
1. Diced up the shallot, tomatoes, and minced the cloves. Shredded zucchini. (last time I shredded the Z right in the pan with olive oil)
2. Heat non-stick pan to medium heat. Added two teaspoons EVOO with garlic, let it dance for a minute, added shallot (I always think of Gene) and let it saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Added zucchini. (Maybe I should have led with this, because by this time I added this stuff there was very little pan real estate left and not as much olive oil to make me go to hashy B town in my brain). Do some sauteing for another 2-3 minutes. Added spices, yikes, so cumin-y. I didn't balance flavor well!
Maybe just pepper and a little salt once done?
4. Stir in eggs and scrambled to desired consistency. Turn off heat and add tomatoes stirring to combine only, then put in bowl top with avocado and maybe cilantro! I found some last minute!
I am proud of this dishes nutritional capacity! And low calorie too. Next time, lose the spice, girl? And maybe just one Roma, the tomato was totally dominating? Other ideas, maybe do the zucchini first? I feel like this veggeletta has potential. Feel free to email comments or list here. Beth@gotrainingwithbeth.com
2 eggs 140 calories
1 small zucchini 20
1/4 Hass avacado 80
2 Roma's 70
1 shallot 30 (about 1/4 cup)
Olive oil 80 (2 tsp)
420 calories. Not bad. I shoot for 3-4 meals a day, (typically four 300 calories meals, but three 400 calorie guys if the day is busier) 300-400 calories for a total of 1200 calories. My midday snack will have to be a little lighter or maybe not necessary, but my tummy is full now. Even if it didn't remove socks, it was a good start I think.
Cheers to a wonderful weekend!
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