A sample 3-day meal plan with earth foods DAY 1 MENU
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A sample 3-day meal plan with earth foods DAY 1 MENU
A sample 3-day meal plan with earth foods Goal: add in the most plants that you can! DAY 1 MENU FOCUS: GREENS! Morning Drink: Morning Salt Drink (1 quart water) Meal 1: Green Dream Green Smoothie Bowl Meal 2: Superfood Salad Meal 3: Steamed Green Soup Snack: Matcha Green Tea Latte , apple, green juice —- Today we focus on adding in greens to each meal! They: boost the immune system with their antioxidants, are loaded with vitamins and minerals that cleanse the body (magnesium for strong bones and teeth, Vitamin K, zinc, iron, etc.), and they add to a strong and alkaline body. More nutrients = less cravings. Eating some fat with greens helps their nutrients absorb! Green Dream Green Smoothie Bowl • • • • • • • • 1 cup plant-based milk 2 cups leafy greens, loosely packed (spinach, kale, Swiss chard or any combo) ¼ avocado 1 banana, frozen (or other frozen fruit, however the color will change! 1/2 cup zucchini, frozen Pinch of sea salt Optional: 1 tbsp collagen or protein powder Optional flavorings: vanilla, cinnamon, lemon zest, ginger, mint, matcha green tea powder Blend the greens and plant-based milk. Add in remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Put in a bowl and cover with toppings of choice. Get creative & have fun! Topping Inspiration: Cacao nibs, Shredded coconut, Goji berries, Mulberries, Fresh fruit (mangos, kiwi, berries, chopped figs, sliced bananas, peaches, pomegranate seeds) Bee pollen, Hemp seeds, Chia seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Nuts (cashews, sliced almonds, crushed walnuts, pecans, Macademia nuts), Gluten-Free Granola Superfood Salad • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 cup spinach 1/2 cup arugula 2 cups leafy greens of choice 1/4 cup chopped red cabbage 2 carrot, chopped 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup sauerkraut 1/2 avocado 1 tbsp hemp seeds Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon tahini Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast- to taste 1/2 teaspoon spirulina Optional Add-ins: Chopped green apple, goji, berries, quinoa, lentils, organic chicken, garbanzo beans Add all vegetables to a large bowl. Mix lemon juice and tahini powder until it forms a paste. Add water to thin it out. Top the salad with dressing. If it needs more, you can add some Apple Cider Vinegar. Essentially, this is a “whatever is in the fridge” type of salad. Add some chopped celery, or some red peppers, carrots- whatever you have on hand. Steamed Green Soup • • • • • • • 2 zucchinis 1 cup broccoli 1 cup leafy green like kale 1 teaspoon miso paste (optional) water Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and spices of choice Optional: gluten free bread to dip Steam the greens for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender. Add to a blender with miso paste, and blend till combined. Add water, to thin- where necessary. It’ll be really thick if there is no water, depends what you like! Top with any topping of choice: avocado, sprouts, pesto, almond cheese, quinoa. Matcha Green Tea Latte • • • • • • • 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder (or turmeric powder for golden milk) Dash of cinnamon and salt 1 teaspoon raw honey 5 drops liquid stevia Optional add ins: 1/4 teaspoon moringa powder, 1 teaspoon maca, or 1 teaspoon lucuma. You can also try 1/2 a banana instead of honey! Heat coconut milk and water on stove. Place the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. A sample 3-day meal plan with earth foods DAY 2 MENU FOCUS: COLOR! Morning Drink: Lemon water (1 quart water) Meal 1: Fruit Cereal / Big Bowl of Fruit Meal 2: Kitchari with Greens Meal 3: Buddha Macro Bowl Snack: Strawberry Nice Cream , apple, green juice —- Today we focus on adding as much color to each meal! Colorful foods are: naturally high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. No need to get into the details of it all. Color from organic fruits and vegetables in smoothies, salads, juices, ice creams, desserts, soups, and meals is where its at. Plus, you begin digestion with your eyes. Fruit Cereal / Big Bowl of Fruit • • • • • • • • 2 bananas, chopped 1/4 cup straberries 1/4 cup blueberries Plant-based milk 1 tbsp chia seeds 3 tbsp sprouted buckwheat cereal Handful sprouted almonds Optional: stevia and salt to sweeten, and anything else you’d like in here! Add everything to a bowl and enjoy! It’s like a smoothie, deconstructed! You can also just have a big bowl of fruit. Anything in season. Yes, it can be that easy. Easy Kitchari with Greens • • • • • • 3/4 cup cooked basmati rice 1/4 cup cooked lentils 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder Salt and pepper, to taste Saute rice and lentils in coconut oil just until warm. Add spices. Enjoy with some light greens like mixed greens or pea shoots. You can also add an avocado to this meal to make it more filling and long-lasting. Buddha Macro Bowl • • • • • • • • 1 sweet potato 1/4 cup hemp milk or milk of choice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 head kale 1 teasooon tahini hemp seeds, to top salt and pepper A scoop of cooked quinoa Steam the sweet potato. Blend all (except a couple pieces) with hemp milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add to bowl. Meanwhile, heat kale in a pan on medium heat. Use no oil. This will get the kale crunchy! Top with a bit of tahini and a scoop of cooked quinoa. Strawberry Nice Cream • • • • • 2 bananas, frozen 1/2 cup strawberries, frozen 1/4 cup coconut milk Pinch of cinnamon and salt Optional ingredients: a spoon of tocos, maca, lucuma, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, goji berries… get creative! Simply, blend. You might need the “Tamper” to make it all combined. If you want to make this without banana, use frozen zucchini instead. You’ll then need to add a sweetener like stevia, raw honey, or maple syrup + 1/4 avocado. A sample 3-day meal plan with earth foods DAY 3 MENU FOCUS: NOURISHING FATS! Morning Drink: Hot water, ginger, lemon, honey, cayenne tea (+1 quart water) Meal 1: Fatty Hot Chocolate Meal 2: Chia seed + Oat Pudding Meal 3: Superb Sweet Potato Snack: Cacao Avocado Pudding, apple, green juice —- Today we focus on adding good quality fats to each meal! Fats: keep us satiated! Without them, we can easily find ourselves thinking about food all day long and needing a lot of food. Brain, digestive, metabolism booster in the fats. It supports weight loss, because of the satiety. Fatty Hot Chocolate • • • • • • • • • 1 tablespoon raw cacao 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional) 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon raw honey 5 drops liquid stevia Pinch sea salt Dash cinnamon 1 tablespoon collagen (optional) Simply, blend and enjoy! Chia Seed and Oat Pudding • • • • • • • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats 2 cups water (or 1 cup water, 1 cup plant-based milk) 1 piece cut up fresh fruit (banana, apple, pear, peaches) or 1 cup berries ¼ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons nut butter (almond, cashew and peanut work great) Flavor options: cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla (optional) Toppings: extra nut butter, sliced fruit, fresh berries, raw cacao, goji berries Cook oatmeal and liquid on stovetop according to directions. Add in fresh fruit. Once cooked, the fruit should be soft and mix into the oats to form a semi-smooth consistency. Sprinkle with additional flavorings of choice and mix. Divide into two bowls and swirl in nut butter and chia seed jam. Bonus points for sprinkling in cinnamon to help with blood sugar regulation. Top with your choice of nutritional boosts. Superb Sweet Potato • • • • 1 baked sweet potato 2 tablespoons guacamole 2 cups cooked kale and spinach Black beans Bake sweet potato. Guacamole: 1/2 avocado mashed with 1 tbsp salsa, juice from 1/2 lemon, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro Simply, blend. You might need the “Tamper” to make it all combined. Add a nice big side salad for some more greens! Cacao Avocado Pudding • • • • • • 1 avocado 6 dates, soaked 1 banana 2 tablespoons raw cacao 1/2 cup nut-milk of choice 1 pinch salt Simply, blend. You might need the “Tamper” to make it all combined. Enjoy with fresh berries!