Whew! I am home, fed, and finally ready to sit down to work and realized I haven’t put up lunch!!!!
I had to study medical terms while I ate, but the good food made the terms a little “easier to digest” 😆
Someone asked me last week why I never eat eggs, and frankly it’s because I prefer grains for breakfast. But I do love eggs! So I decided to hard boil a few on Sunday to have on hand this week. One of them made an appearance today in the form of egg salad. I chopped up one egg, added 2 tsp of Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp greek yogurt (instead of mayo), black pepper, paprika and about 1/4 cup chopped celery. I assembled my whole wheat pita (with baby spinach) this morning because I knew it would get soggy overnight, and I’m glad I did. I think I could leave out the tbsp of yogurt because it ended up being pretty runny – the mustard alone would probably have been enough binder. The paprika is the secret ingredient to make it taste like deviled eggs 🙂
A pink lady apple. I spend the past year and a half “preferring” sliced apple to a whole one, but I’m swinging back to the other end of the pendulum! It’s fun to crunch through to the core. The only drawback is you sort of have to eat it all at once instead of in bites, but with my new “lunch on the go” lifestyle, this works fine.
Coffee yogurt with almonds and TJ’s high fiber cereal –
And a few Kashi crackers –
All together –
Lunch was about 430 kcal.
Snack
Although I was starving on my way home and had a KIND bar to eat, I knew the husband was baking some bread today and wanted to have a piece for snack. I’m glad I waited!
Oat ‘n Seeds Bread – it’s made with steel cut oats and sunflower seeds and is REALLY chewy, which I love since that’s my texture of choice!
My piece with PB and J – unfortunately it’s not very low-cal and this snack was 250 kcal and I could still eat 10 more pieces!
See you for Meal #3!
Christin says
HMMMM that all looks delicious!
Allison K. says
I had a Pink Lady apple for a snack today, they are delicious!
BethT says
I love egg salad…I have started making it with just the whites so I can have more, but with fewer calories. Still pretty tasty! And my doggie loves the hardboiled yolks…
BethT says
And if I had that bread with a huge bowl of soup, I would be in HEAVEN
Tina says
The bread looks delicious!!
texasfoodie says
Hi guys,
Two quick comments/questions. Someone earlier today brought up pre-natal vitamins. Anyone have brands they recommend? Is it really just Folic Acid I am looking for? When I finish up my bottle of women’s daily multi-vitamin, I’d like to start with a pre-natal…
Also- there’s lots of talk of Eat, Pray, Love… I have it, and I’m game for a book swap if anyone has one they just loved but don’t want to keep. I really love non-fiction, but I read too much of it and should probably bring some fiction in to my life. Kath or anyone, Please let me know if you’d like my email and would like to do a trade 🙂
goalie30 says
Any over the counter “prenatal vitamin” should do, look at the bottles and compare the ingredients, but I bet you’ll find the majority of them are the same and yes they tend to be higher in folic acid and iron then the regular MVI for every-day women.
goalie30 says
Question for Kath and fellow readers,
Has anyone here ever tried Kief? I bought a bottle of some at the grocery store to try, the low carb/ low sugar strawberry banana “smoothie” flavor and had heard good things about it (Kief is kind of like greek yogurt, thick and high in protein along with containing prbiotics for digestive system) and I had my first taste this morning and it was really bitter/sour! They also make a “regular” brand but it has a lot more sugar. Just wondered anyone’s thoughts on this or if anyone else had tasted it and had a similar experience…
texasfoodie says
Thanks, goalie.
Also, regarding Kief… I’ve had Kefir… is that similar? It’s also in a bottle- kind of like a smoothie consistency. The fruit kind does have a lot of sugar (21 g per cup) and the bottle says there are 4 servings, but I always get way more servings than that, so I must only have half a cup or less at a time. It’s pretty thick and filling. Anyway, it’s delicious, but I’ve never tried the low carb kind. And from your description, I won’t try it.
NCCarter says
Kath – I know y’all like to make sauteed kale. I noticed a couple of times you’ve had it with honey and slivered almonds. Do you sautee it with garlic when you do that, or just in some olive oil? Thanks!
sarah says
i am so copying your egg salad sandwich concept verbatim! YUM!
Ashley H says
wow that bread looks delicious and pink lady apples are my favorite!!
Jessie says
Hey everyone!
i have a question for you that i hope someone out there can relate to. I don’t mean to sound innapropriate, but i am looking for some alcohol choices that are a little more figure friendly. I turned 21 two months ago and have gained an astonishing 6 pounds in that short amount of time! 🙁 i blame it on my new found love of Colorado Bulldogs and Sex on The Beach drinks, along with a few others (most of which contain whole cream). I had no idea this was adding up so quickly and need to put it in check before it gets out of hand. Since not going out isn’t really an option for me right now (come on, i JUST turned 21!!!), keeping in mind that i don’t drink beer, can anyone suggest anything better?
Thanks everyone!!!
p.s. Love the blog Kath! I am in school to become a RD and am completely addicted to all things nutrition related, including your blog!!!
Jessie says
Oh yea, i was also going to give a shoutout to a wonderful online food journal exercise log that is completely free and is really detailed, its dailyplate.com and it not only tracks calories and fat but also % of your diet that come from protein/carbs/fats etc. Im using it right now to help me get rid of the extra 6 lbs! If you have the time to devote to i would recomment checking it out, thanks all!
BethT says
This is totally off topic, but Kath, did you hear about the Australian TV show called “Kath and Kim” which is being remade for US tv? Given that you are the only Kath I have ever heard of, I thought that was interesting… 🙂
Kristine says
I use a little bit of Kefir when I’m making smoothies, as a substitute for yogurt. It masks the sour taste but still provides extra nutritional value. 🙂
Justy2003 says
Jessie,
I always get red wine when I go out…I know, not the most exciting drink, but I like the taste, I can sip it (instead of chug it) so it lasts longer, plus I get some antioxidants/health benefits out of it! 🙂
Most mixed drinks will have a ton of sugar added to them, making them high in calories. I know some people suggest diet tonic, diet coke, etc. as a mixer, so that would definitely help cut out the sugar as well. I haven’t had pop (or any carbonated beverage, really) for about 6 years so the carbonated stuff bothers my stomach, but I’m sure the non-calorie mixers are a good alternative to the regular sodas/juices they are mixed with!
Also, just remember to practice moderation with the alcohol. Not only is it high calorie and can have adverse health effects if consumed in excess, but food always seems so much more appealing after a few drinks…and that never helps with the waist-line! 🙂
Jules says
Jessie, one low calorie drink that I really like is cherry flavored vodka and diet coke. Stoli Vanilla and diet coke is pretty good too.
Ala says
Jessie- I recommend a ‘Vodka Tonic’ for a light drink…it is a shot of vodka, tonic water (specify diet), and a lime wedge as a garnish. It is about 100 cals (from the vodka only), so not a bad choice considering many mixers are 250-400 cals! Many models choose this drink because it is so light.
Hope this helps 🙂
B_Hlthy says
Thanks Mel! I was hoping it made everyone laugh!
Kath-I think I am scared to cook kale.. i went to the store to buy it right after I saw the delicious turkey kale squash a few weeks ago… and i didnt know how i would cook it or how much to get! you know how fresh spinach cooks down a ton ?… yep.. i walked away from the kale. plus i wanted to make it with butternut squash, which i love yet have not cooked myself… encouragement?
I seriously am considering transferring if I am not accepted into UNC! My grandfather moved to high rock lake recently for retirement… and I also have a few friends in Charlotte…
I notice that you had not had “heavy sciences”. My undergrad degree was in Neuroscience ( lots of physio and I did research based courses in nutrition topics ). I wonder how long my course of study would be there vs. Meredith- Is Biochemistry a pre-req at Winthrop?
I also live with my fiance so that would just be another issue to figure out!
rivermomx3 says
Jessie,
My new drink of choice is Three Olive grape vodka and soda. I hate beer and my drinks have always been super sweet. I sometimes drink Mike’s Hard berry or Smirnoff Ice or something like that, but they have too many calories also, especially if I know I’m going to be drinking for a lot of hours at a function or something. I am trying to wean myself off of too much sweetness and the club soda is still good to me and has zero calories. I figure it ends up being about 65 calories a drink which is way better! I’ve also been drinking flavored seltzer water with lime at home. I got the idea from Kath. It makes me feel like I’m having a drink if I put it in a rocks glass. Hope that helps! Happy 21!
pinklilly says
Jessie,
Like Justy2003, I drink red wine when I go out. I do so because of the taste and also because I don’t find myself gulping it down. I’m able to drink it in moderation while being in a social scene.
Another drink that my girlfriends and I sip on is vodka, diet sprite (or water – depending how strong you like your drinks) and Crystal Light. I pack Crystal Light single serve packets in my purse when I go to the bars and use half a packet of it per beverage.
Hope this helps!
Kath says
Texasfoodie,
I’ve love the book, but I have idea what to send in exchange! My favorite books I want to keep, but I have a bunch of novels here, but I’m not sure if they’d be good! Do you have anything you’ve been wanting to read? How about a Chemistry Lab Manual!! (Just kidding 🙂 )
Goalie,
I think you do mean Kefir, which I have had in the plain version and like!! It’s like a liquidy plain yogurt and is really fun on fruit. We were buying it this fall (do a blog search for it and it should come up) but it got too cold to eat this winter. Maybe since it’s thawing out we should get it again. I thought the sweetened ones were too high in sugar, but I liked the plain since I love plain yogurt.
NCCarter,
You could use garlic. I don’t think we did (i’m not a huge fan) but I think it would go nicely with the honey flavor.
Jessie,
I have to chime in on the wine – it’s my favorite because I love the complexity, it’s not freezing cold, it’s lower in calories, it’s got healthy polyphenols, and it takes me a really long time to finish a glass because I drink it slowly. Just a warning, I started to REALLY put on the pounds when I turned 21 – so watch out for the “junior 20!” I don’t know scientifically, but I swear that alcohol contributes to weight gain on me more than overeating anything else. So enjoy your drinks, but be mindful! Like Justy said, more than a few drinks can be detrimental to health.
BethT,
So I have competition!! I’ll have to look for it…
B_H,
You HAVE to try the kale!!! I love how chewy it is – it does not wilt down nearly as much as spinach (but it does wilt). And with butternut – oh my gosh you’re making me crave both! As for Winthrop, don’t quote me, but you don’t have to have any preq. courses to be accepted to the masters. I don’t have ANY science and am still a “grad student” – just taking undergrad courses for this first 8 months and then I will move into mostly upper levels and grad classes. So I bet your biochem and all your sciences would put you well ahead of the game. Let me know if you come down for a visit and we can do lunch on campus!
Kath
goalie30 says
thanks texafoodie, i meant kiefer 😉 sorry for the typo
eliza says
Kath, I TOTALLY AGREE..drinking I totally put on more weight.
I am 20 years old and totally think that drinking is the biggest fat storer ever..especially for the dreaded muffin tops..and back fat..ew!
and anyway, alcohol definitely definitely definitely makes me put on more weight.
I also think it has to do with being too hungover to want to stumble into the gym, or how delicious bacon egg and cheese sandwiches are the next morning..
Jessie, although I am not 21 , I would reccomond 1 part white wine to 1 part soda water. So basically 6 oz. white wine to 6 oz. soda water. and be fancy and add a wedge of lemon.. this drink gives me a nice buzz on and its not too high at all in calories.
Some nights Ill even have two 😉 I lost the weight I gained from all that beer and egg sandwiches last year..so this works for me!
good luck!
Ryane says
To Jessie!
Happy belated birthday! I second what Kath and others said. College drinking is what really contributed to my weight gain a couple years ago!
But I did what I could to nip it in the bud right away…. and still be able to go out…. ; )
Days that I knew I was going out, I would work out maybe 30-60 min longer than usual and stick to lighter meals (eggs or smoothies for breakfast, soup and salad for lunch, similar for dinner) and then have a half turkey sandwich before “letting the games begin”. The thing I miss about college was having a great gym only a several minute walk away! So I utilized that. Strenth classes in the morning (I would usually just go back to bed after until my first class!) and then do cardio in the evening before or after dinner. I was pretty social if you know what I mean, but this regimen really helped me, I actually looked pretty fabulous around spring break time. A lot of those nights out included lots of dancing… so it wasn’t all extra calories!
Oh, and for those who DO like beer – I recommend Micholob Ultra Amber. I only tolerated Mich Ultra because of it’s low calories… but it was a little bland… but the Amber flavor is sooo much better, almost tastes like a sam adams and less than 100 calories.
Apparently Miller is working on a beer that’ll only be 6oish calories… yeah, we’ll see.
Rae says
Hey Kath where do you buy your coffee yogurt? Does anybody know any other brands that make a light or nonfat coffee yogurt? Thanks!!!
p.s. Your dinner looks amazing!
Kath says
Rae,
It was Bi-Lo store brand. As far as I know, the only main stream brand that makes it is Dannon and it’s full of sugar and 170 kcal. I have found it at a few stores in their own lines, but unfortunately not the ones I shop at regularly!
Kath
JennS says
jessie, stoli orange and club soda is very clow cal as is barcardi silver and diet. keep with these. and whatever you do, DONT drink ANY margaritas they are like 600 cals a drink!
Kiala says
I don’t want to live in a world where I can’t have two margaritas and some really good mexican food.