Day 30 - I made it!
Out of habit I got up and started pre-thinking what to make for dinner. I have found it takes more "brain power" to think of what to eat/cook/prep when all my foods are whole and fresh (and pretty much every snack food is OFF the menu).
I will say that it has started to become just a way I do things, which is encouraging!
Out of habit I chopped and prepped a chicken wild rice soup this morning with a base of pureed broccoli, onion, carrot and mushroom (recipe is below).
My partner asked if I could add anything back in what would I add: coffee, cheese, wheat, wine?
I pretty much know coffee, at least the caffeinated kind is totally OUT for good and I have a sense that wheat and dairy will go the same way.
I go for my follow-up visit to the doc today, as well, and I'd really like to know if I get to add some things back in - specifically things like garlic, tomatoes and peppers.
Verdict is still clear skin, clear headed thinking, anxiety is gone, PMS symptoms completely reduced and I'm down 7-8lbs.
The way forward is not clear, but things are looking up and I am feeling good. Thank you god!
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Chicken Wild Rice Broccoli Soup
2 c. raw wild rice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion chopped
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 lbs. broccoli, chopped
3 carrots, finely chopped
4 c. chicken broth
2 c. cooked, diced chicken
salt and pepper to taste
Cook rice according to directions. In heavy pot, heat olive oil, add onion and mushrooms. Saute for 5 minutes or until vegetables are cooked. Add broccoli, carrots and chicken broth. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Use immersion blender or food processor and process vegetables until smooth. Add chicken and wild rice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Gluten & Dairy Option: Add 2 tbsp of flour and 2 c. light cream before adding chicken and wild rice to thicken and cream the soup.
Recipe adapted from The Best of Wild Rice Recipes by Beatrice Ojakangas.
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