Ital Diet
While in Grenada I had the privilege of walking out the front door taking a few steps and selecting a coconut I ate that day. I have a new appreciation for the rasta ideology, especially their diet.
Food is more than fuel for our bodies, it nourishes our souls and feeds our hearts. A significant part of Rastafarianism is eating Ital. Eating Ital makes one more pure. If one fills there body with whole foods from the earth, they will inevitably exist in a higher, purer state. They will run on divine fuel. Just the act of becoming aware of what one puts into their bodies is a consciousness raising experience. Rastafarians regard there bodies as temples for the Hola life-force (spirit). Therefore, they are determined to eat food which will balance not only the body but the spirit as well.
“Let your Food be your Medicine and your Medicine be your Food”
Baked Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers. Happy friday loves
Being able to hangout and BBQ in a bikini all day, the reason I will never leave California. :) Asparagus Carrots And lemon pepper tilapia Happy Friday guys.
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coffeecigarettesphotoshoots asked:
Hey, I have a pretty on-the-go lifestyle, most days I don't have the time to prepare and carry a good meal with me. I'm looking to lose a bit of weight but mostly tone up and get my fat percentage down. I've been considering protein shakes since they'd be more convenient, do you have any advice on what sort of protein shakes would help reach my objectives and also how/when to use them? Hey there! Im happy you are looking to get in better shape. Time is always an issue for me too so I always have to plan in advanced. I pick one day a week where I do ALL of my cooking. I measure and separate each meal and stick it in Tupperware and either freeze it or stick it in the fridge so I can just grab it and go. If its frozen I just pull it out and stick it in the fridge the night before.
As far as snacks on the go I really try to stay away from most protein bars or “healthy” bars because most are high in calories, fat, and chemicals. The best ones I have found are the ThinkThin bars they have no sugar, a lot of protein and mostly good fats. Now they are high in sugar alcohol, a sugar substitute which isnt the best, but like I said they are the best ones Iv found.
Now there are several types of protein powders, I prefer whey protein, but there are also soy, egg, and plenty of others. There are also slow digesting and fast digesting protein. I use Dymatize ISO-100 first thing in the morning before breakfast and post workout. Its a fast digesting protein which gets to my muscles fast to re feed and repair them. At only 100 calories, 0grams of fat, and 0grams of carbs, although great for a quick fix, it WILL NOT keep you full, it is simply for muscle repair. If you are looking for a meal replacement, which I dont use protein shakes for, look for a slow digesting one, low in sugar, and contains a good source of healthy fats and carbs so it keeps you full. I hear great things about Optimum Natural 100% Oats and Whey, but I have never tried it. Now this is a meal replacement so use it when you would typically eat if you dont have time to prepare a meal.
Hope this helps! Dont hesitate if you have any other questions. :) |
Oats, Greek Yogurt, Blueberries and Flaked Almonds
(Source: prettybalanced)
Directions:
Step 1 – Place the nuts and date in a food processor and blend until it turns into a solid lump of dough. This can take a few minutes, so be patient.
Step 2 – Using small amounts, roll the dough into 1/2 inch balls and then roll in the topping of your choice.
STORAGE: I keep mine in the fridge or freezer. They are yummy just out of the freezer! The perfect, chewy texture!
Eat and Enjoy!
Nutritional Content
1 serving = 1 ball (1/50th of the recipe)
NOTE: This data does not include the toppings.
Calories: 62
Yup I Stuff My Face A bunch of you guys have been asking for a better idea of what I eat, so here it is. Im always mixing it up and substituting different food, or sometimes when I dont have time to cook, a protein bar suffices, but this is a basic outline of what I try and stick to.
Meal 1 : 1/2 cup of Oatmeal, Egg Whites
Meal 2 : 4-5oz of Lean Protein (Chicken, Fish, Lean Ground Turkey, Tofu) & lots of Veggies
Meal 3 : 4-5oz of Lean Protein, Veggies, 4oz of Sweet Potato or Brown Rice
Meal 4 : 4-5oz of Lean Protein & lots of Veggies
Meal 5 : 4 oz of chicken and a LARGE Sald
Meal 6 : Either Egg Whites, Protein Shake, or Greek Yoghurt.
just bought three of these :) yum
FOOD Ok so many of you have asked for logs of what I eat. I will do posts ever so often to keep your guys informed on my intakes. Yesterday:
Breakfast:
- 1/2 cup dry Trader Multigrain Whole Wheat Oats
- 1/2 cup Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 serving of reduced sodium deli turkey slices.
Snack :
green smoothy
- soy protein
- spinach
- broccoli
- frozen mango
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- honey to taste
Lunch:
- 4 oz chicken breast
- massive spinach salad
- marinated artichoke hearts
Snack:
1 cup greek yoghurt
1/2 serving whey protein isolate
1 tbs crunchy unsalted peanut butter
Dinner:
- 5 0zTilapa Fillet marinated in lemon juice and lemon pepper
- massive amount of sauteed veggies ( squash, zucchini, onions, mushrooms…)
French Toast Recipe Within minutes of posting I got 4 messages asking for the recipe, so here it is:
Dip 3 peices of Sara Lee 45 cal Whole Wheat Bread in:
- 1/3 cup egg whites, 135cal
- vanilla and cinnamon to taste, 0cal
- cook like regular french toast
Top with:
- 1/4 cup fat free Geek yoghurt, 30 cal
- 1/4 cup frozen berries, 20 cal
- 1/4 sugar free syrup, 25 cal
( I didnt include the almonds because I didnt like them with it, and ended up picking them off) which ends up about 255 calories!
Enjoy tumblies
