Hummus

Do you miss ranch dressing on your veggies?!  If you're dairy and soy-free like me, you probably miss that creamy dip that usually accompanies the veggie platter, right?  Raw vegetables just don't seem to have quite the same level of appeal without it.  But I'm on a quest to eat more vegetables. So when the veggie platter is passed around the table, having a hashi-friendly dip makes them much more palatable for me.  So I decided to try some hummus.



So what exactly is hummus, you ask?

Here's how Wikipedia defines it:  "Hummus or houmous is a Levantine food dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic."  One tablespoon contains about 2 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber; and one serving is only 25 calories.  
Tonight, I tried the product pictured above:  Tribe.  And guess what?  I ate some vegetables!  Check out the product descriptions on their website; they are gluten, soy and dairy free.  Plus, they have an organic product line and 17 different flavors.  Let me know which one is your favorite.

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."
Proverbs 16:24

A Full Day of Meals

Veggies, veggies, veggies… are you getting enough in your diet?!!  I struggle with it every day.  For me, the most difficult part of eating healthy isn't giving up bread or dessert; it’s eating my vegetables.  I'm making progress though.  I'm guessing I'm not the only one with Hashimoto’s disease that’s having trouble inviting leafy green things to dinner.  So I thought I would share a full day of meals with you and hopefully give you some new ideas.

Breakfast:

Scrambled eggs and ham.  Simple, high in protein and keeps my sugar level steady.  And yes, bacon too if you like it!

Lunch:

Smoothie: Blend 2 cups of greens, ¼ of a medium cucumber, 2 tablespoons of pure protein, and 2 cups of water.  After that is blended, add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, 1 frozen banana, 2 frozen cherries, and 6 frozen strawberries (I've been perfecting this recipe for a while and I can tell you that it’s a bit sour without the 2 cherries).  This recipe makes two 16 ounce drinks or four 8 ounce drinks.

Tuna Salad:  Mix sliced celery and pickles, one avocado.  Drain a can of soy-free tuna in water; add it to the veggie mix and pour 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over it.  Then add some organic honey mustard and blend it all together.

Dinner:

Quinoa:  cook quinoa in a rice cooker; substitute one cup of water with 8 ounces of organic chicken broth.  Season to taste.

Squash and Zucchini:  grill or sauté these veggies in some extra virgin olive oil; chop up in bite-sized pieces.  Season to taste.

Chicken:  organic rotisserie chicken chopped up, heated and mixed with quinoa and veggies.

I hope this helps you add at least one thing to your meals that you enjoy. 

Eat well Hashi’s!

“The Lord’s name is a strong tower; the righteous run to him, and are safe.”

Proverbs 18:10