4.13.9-4.19.9 Detox Week 2

Somehow I missed the boat on keeping my daily diet updated, so here is a weekly summary instead.

We started Week 2 of our detox which meant eliminating meat and grains. Basically, we are just eating beans, nuts and vegetables now. It has been interesting, but still full of adventures yummy food.

Here are some of the highlights from this week:
Breakfast have been most challenging, but we discovered the ease and glory of almond milk.
Simply soak a handful (1/2-1cup) almonds overnight or longer to sprout them, changing the water every several hours or so.
The next morning, blend them up with a couple cups of water. Strain and then blend them more if there are still chunks. This yummy milk has a much stronger almond flavor than its well-preserved counterparts and it can be sweetened by blending in a date or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

It makes awesome smoothies, but the almond meal "oatmeal" is also a great breakfast. Warmed up in a pan similar to oatmeal, toss in some raisins or dried fruit and then top with fresh berries and additional almond milk. Delish! And it keeps you full for the morning.

Lunches varied between elaborate and leftovers.
The first lunch I made were Falafels with Greek Salad and Tahini Sauce.
Other lunches have been more like leftovers....

Here are a few of the highlights of the dinners we made this week:
Strawberry, Roasted Asparagus, Walnut, Jicama, Arugula, Avocado Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Garam Masala Pink Lentil Soup
Slightly Spicy Red Beans with Sweet Potatoes, Jicama, Pepitas, and Guacamole
Jalapeno Butternut Squash Soup
Red Bean Chili- quick and easy!
Deconstructed Hummus Salad with Tahini Dressing