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Whole30 Survival Guide: Part Two
It’s Day 6 of January Whole30 and by this point, the shiny newness is starting to wear off and you’re wondering – how will I literally survive? Reality check: these are first world problems, friends and YOU WILL SURVIVE. The challenge is only 30 days. And at some point, you’ll reach that breakthrough point when you actually BELIEVE yourself when you say, “I got this!”. Last week I shared some of the basic rules of Whole30, a meal plan and some recipes to get you started. This week, I’ll share some further tips along with the remaining recipes from the meal plan to help you over the hump. Read on for the tips, tricks and recipes.
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Warm Heart & Belly {Full of Slow Cooked Pumpkin Oats}
‘Twas the night before vacation, when all thro’ the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Moose the bulldog. Steel cut oats were warming in the slow cooker with care, in hopes that warm weather would soon be there. The parents were nestled all snug in their bed, while visions of pumpkin pie danced in their heads.
‘Tis the season for story time. The Shookman household is readying for a warm winter’s nap in New Orleans before the Thanksgiving holiday. And with the days getting shorter, the air getting a wee bit chillier, and more chairs at the table, these Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oats are just what’s needed to warm bellies while allowing you more shuteye. Read on for the dEATs, along with some tips on warming the mind & body if the changing seasons are impacting your mood and energy levels.
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Mix ‘n Match Shakshuka
Shakshuk-it-to-me. Say what? Shakshuka, that is. This Mediterranean dish is a one-pot wonder of poached eggs basking in a smoky, spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce. My version gets an extra kick from harissa, tempered with a dollop of creamy ricotta. And with a sauce like this, you need something to scoop it all up, so I’ve paired this with triangles of Simple Mills gluten free flatbread, made with almond flour – a staple that got me through my first Whole30. This dish makes for an epic brunch or a mindlessly easy meatless meal. Save this one for that next meatless Monday because it does. not. disappoint. Get the dEATs below!
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Chocolate all day, errryday
It’s never too early for chocolate. Especially when there is a royal wedding to watch. Yes or yes? This chocolatey bowl of baked oats and Navitas Organics cacao powder is just what the doctor ordered on this chilly Saturday morning. Look for the dEATs on this bowl of yum below!