Final Prep for Whole30

Hi everyone!

Here are a few tips on what to keep in the house for snacks, things to cook at home, and what to order at restaurants.

At home:

The first thing is what NOT to keep in the house.  It's time to clean house.  Be honest with yourself and get the stuff OUT that is not serving you.  Do you have that one item that is your downfall? Stop getting it! If it's not there, it's easier to avoid. Try to find some treats for the rest of your family that aren't really appealing to you.  

Food you make yourself is going to be the best. Take a look at this recipe list and find one or two recipes you think you can manage. Also, take a look at my Pinterest Page or any Whole30 page. They are so helpful.

Here are some quick tips:

• Prep your foods in the fridge. Cut up peppers and fruit so that you can use them easily.  
• Hard boil some eggs and have them handy for a snack. Also, salsa on eggs with avocado is really filling and satisfying. 
• Go savory. I've found that flavorful foods help stave off the sugar cravings. 
• Organic Sausage tossed in with sweet potatoes and shallots (Shallots are delicious!). 
• Also, Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos tastes just like soy sauce.
• Get some peanut-free nut mixes. 

At a restaurant:

• It's time to find you inner Sally. Go ahead and ask nicely about how the food is prepared, and specifically ask to make sure it's not breaded or cooked with flour. Ask for Olive Oil - always - in cooking, and no butter.  Ask the waiter to leave off items that don't suit you. 
• Here's a great piece of advice from a blog I found: Pretend you have a gluten allergy. And I'll add: Pretend you are lactose intolerant.  I realize all of the gluten and lactose intolerant people might be offended, but many of us are actually intolerant and just don't know it yet.  
• Look at the menu online before you go to the restaurant so you can have an idea of what you'd be able to eat. 
• Go for grilled. Apparently, some restaurants add some fat to the grilling method to add flavor, so go ahead and ask if they cook any butter. And if they do, ask them not to. 
• Ask the water not to bring you any bread - or a desert menu. 
• For vegetables your best bet is going to be sautéed or steamed.

That's all! Next up 30 days of recipes!

Love,

Tracey