by Beth Rank
Well, here we go. January is coming and we will start to see "diet" everything! Most of America has been overeating for the past couple of months and the grocery stores make a nice profit selling processed diet food. My advice? Put the packaged food down and just walk away. It is not good for you and just wastes your hard earned money.
Last year, I did the Daniel fast mainly because I desired to get spiritually fit. I think I did it for 6 weeks. Perhaps I will do it again. No sweets, bread, meat or processed food...but that's just me. I didn't lose any weight, but that was not my goal. My goal was to be obedient and to get very serious with Abba. I wanted to cleanse my spirit and lose some of my spiritual fat!
In January, the diet, frozen, "2 bite" meals, as my friend calls them, will be on sale, but you can make your own. Simply cook your meals and divide them up into small serving portions, then put them in the freezer. I save small containers for this purpose. These are so much better because you know what is in them and you save so much money!
Here are the seasonal fruits and veggies that will be available and on sale: Oranges, Pears, Grapefruit, Tangerines, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kiwi, Avocado, Cabbage, Spinach.
I have included some recipes to use some of these vegetables and one for cheap homemade protein bars for those with a sweet tooth. Don't forget to keep eating that fruit!
Healing Cabbage Soup (low calorie)
~ recipe makes 8 servings
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 quarts water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules (you could use 1-2 boxes/cans of vegetable or chicken broth in place chicken bouillon and most of the water)
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1/2 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained and diced
Directions:
In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in water, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then stir in cabbage. Simmer until cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes. Return to a boil, then simmer 15 to 30 minutes, stirring often.
~Note ~ You could add spinach or kale to this and it would still be low calorie. I would not recommend freezing this, but it might be ok...
Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad (uses seasonal veggies)
~ recipe makes 8 servings
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 cups hard-cooked eggs, diced (optional)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices turkey bacon (may be omitted or simply use sunflower seeds)
Sunflower seeds (as many as desired or may be omitted)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Directions:
Place turkey bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, eggs, cheese and bacon and/or sunflower seeds.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.
~ Note ~ I use less sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and some people add raisins
HOME MADE PROTEIN BARS (On A Budget)
- Make High Protein Fudge Bars For less than 49 cents per bar!
Ingredients (Makes 5 Bars)
- 8 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 3 tbsp crushed peanuts
Directions
1. Mix together the protein powder, oatmeal, peanut butter, honey and milk.
2. Form into 5 bars and then roll in the crushed peanuts to finish.
3. Place in the fridge for about 30-45 mins or until solid
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