The Clean Epicurean: Good Day So Far

Today has been a good day so far and it is only 12:54! Not saying much, but still a good day. I started my day with the usual - a cup of coffee (Hazelnut) with some agave nectar and a lil whole milk. My breakfast was a smoothie:

INGREDIENTS:

Mix of frozen, organic blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries
1 cup plain Kefir
1 scoop of vanilla, whey protein powder
1 scoop ground, golden flax seed
A lil OJ (as needed)

Blend together all at once in a blender (on liquefy). I have to be honest - this was not my best smoothie, BUT it was still drinkable and kept me full for my workout. I think the berries were a little on the sour side. I should have added some agave nectar to sweeten it up but I was short on time.

I have not been to the gym since January 2. As M so delicately pointed out to me last night. ;) But I was waiting to see if I was pregnant and there was so much to do around the house. Excuses, excuses. I know. Anyhow - I could not go last week because of the m/c. But I felt pretty good both mentally and physically this morning so I met Amy and worked out this morning. Nothing like throwing yourself into a workout...YIKES!

It was titled "Total Body Assault and Battery." Great name Ame. Here it is...

http://amylynncircuittraining.blogspot.com/2010/03/circuit-training-57.html

It was BRUTAL! I forgot to bring my heart rate monitor/calorie counter...but one of the guys who trained with us today (who is 70 mind you) said his read 609 calories. We were sweating like little piggies...I felt great after!

I came home and was pretty hungry. I decided to make a giant salad. And I drank a giant glass of water. Very tasty. Mu is watching Toy Story 3 and I may take a 15-20 power nap. =)

Raw, organic spinach
sweet butter lettuce blend
carrots
celery
red cabbage
chick peas (tons)
a lil sprinkle of toasted onions
homemade balsamic vinaigrette

My nap was fabulous. When I woke up I had an apple with about 20 almonds as a snack.

For dinner I made Turkey Tacos with clean, homeade taco seasoning...recipe adapted from http://www.cleaneatingclub.com/

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. ground turkey breast
2 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. paprika
3 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup water

TOPPINGS:

plain greek yogurt
chopped jalapenos
shredded cheese
beans of your choice (pinto tonight)
lettuce
tomatoes, chopped
fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS:

I stopped using the pre-made seasoning that comes with a taco dinner box about a year ago. Have you ever read the ingredients in it? Gross. So I found this great recipe for clean taco seasoning. It is so easy and very flavorful. It can get a little spicy with the red pepper flakes so be careful.

Brown the turkey meat in a sautee pan and add all ingredients stirring/cooking until meat is cook through. Bake the taco shells according to the packaging. Arrange toppings on the plate. Enjoy!