#LentilSoup is definitely one of my go-to meals, especially once it starts getting chilly (sniff sniff). The recipe always changes slightly since I end up adding whatever veggies I have in the fridge, but the base is the same. Theo is eating everything now, so I am all about #BulkCooking and preparing #TwoInOne. Why not?! Equally healthy and so much easier! Just make sure to add condiments AFTER you separate your babies portion of the food!
#Ours: Bring 4 cups of low sodium vegetable or beef broth and 2 cups of water to boil. Chop 1 small onion, 3 stalks of #bokchoy, and 3 large #carrots. Add 1 cup of lentils to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower to medium and add veggies and ½ cup of tomato puree. Cook for 35-40 minutes. Condiments: turmeric, S&P to taste, and/or olive oil.
#His: We are playing around with #textures, so I intentionally left the soup a little chunky. Avoid using too much liquid when blending.
#veggieprotein #easyhealthymeals #lovelentils #babyfood #babymeals #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #pureedfood #balancedmeals http://ift.tt/1VBTBu4
#Salad time! Bed of greens (spinach and arugula) topped with chicken and onions*, butternut squash**, sunflower seeds (2 tbsp), shredded cheddar (1tbsp), basil-infused olive oil (delicious!!!), and cayenne pepper. * Cooked the chicken with a little tomato paste, red wine, olive oil, and water. Added onions towards the end so they were slightly crunchy. ** Cubed butternut squash into small pieces. Sautéed in water/oil and added fresh basil towards the end.
These ingredients were part of another dish. Love the #benefits of #bulkcooking!
#salads #butternutsquash #sunflowerseeds #easymeals #balancedmeals #salads #cookonceeattwice #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1hb0U9b
Yup, on a Tuesday at the end of the month, I started a 90-day Yoga challenge! Woott woot. If you want to join me (please do) I am doing #YogaFix90 by @fightmasteryoga. The classes are on #YouTube. Each class is 30 minutes long and in the comfort of your own home. Come on! We can do it :))) #noexcuses #yogachallenge #mybackneedsyoga #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwicknutrition #bushwicknutrition #bushwickyoga #nope #society6 http://ift.tt/1KIINlM
It’s not everyday that you get to eat an #apple from your own #appletree! Pretty freakin’ cool.
Apples are #1 on the #dirtydozen list, so make sure to purchase local or organic apples to reduce your exposure to #pesticide residue. #anappletreegrowsinbrooklyn #grateful #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1h3qNrr
New favorite #dip = #edamame #hummus. Yum. Nutritionally very similar to #chickpea-based hummus. I would, however, choose #organic, since most #soybeans are #GMO. Or… read the ingredients and make sure it says: #nonGMO soybeans, just like the #EatWellEmbraceLife brand. I chose rice crackers as my dipping medium, but you can also use veggies, fruit, whole-grain crackers, or a spoon ;)
#soy #edamamehummus #snacks #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwicknutrition #Bushwick #happyfriday http://ift.tt/1NRSD79
#Cod is one of the most Eco-friendly #fish. It also happens to be very easy to cook and perfectly flaky consistency for babies to eat. There’s very little need to add salt to a babies diet, so I just cooked the cod with a olive oil and herbs de Provence. About 3 minutes on each side. I let it cool down before I shred it.
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#Ours: mixed cod with onion, olives, lime, tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh basil.
#His: shredded cod, which I will later add to his pre-cooked purees or use as finger foods (to get those fine motor skills working!). I also froze cucumber slices so he can use them as teething “toys.”
#babyfood #babycook #motorskills #ecofriendly #omega3 #healthyfat #healthymeals #familymeals #Bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
I’ve tried my fair share of #guacs, but @amarantobklyn has one of the best so far! If you are in #Bushwick, you should give them a try. #Avocados are packed with #antioxidants and #antiinflammatory properties. The high fat (#healthyfat) also helps absorb #fatsolublevitamins. A quarter of an avocado has 75 calories, loads of #unsaturated fat, and 3 grams of fiber. #Guacamole-on! #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #homemadefood #homemadetortillas #corntortillas (at Amaranto)
Today my little boy is 7 months old! One of the things I love most about this age is the food introduction, #exploration. Our pediatric team (#TribecaPediatrics) is awesome! They really harp on the consistency of food (yogurt-like) at this time, but strongly suggest an array of flavors (highlighting savory instead of sweet).
Pictured:
#Mine: unsweetened whole fat organic yogurt with frozen berries and lightly sweetened granola.
#His: puréed berries, apple, and mango with unsweetened whole fat organic yogurt. #babyfood #homemade #quickmeals #babycook #pureedmeals #yogurt #wholefat #organic #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition
I have officially become an #oyster person. I feel part of a cool club! Oysters are one of the most nutritious foods per calorie. They are an excellent source of #zinc, #vitaminD, #vitaminB12, #protein (1 gram per oyster) and #healthyfats—specifically omega-3 fatty acids. A half dozen is about 50 calories (very #lowcalorie). They are also highly #sustainable since they clean, benefit, and support the environment in which they grow. #awesomefood #oysterlove #bushwicknutrition #bushwick #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
One of my favorite places to revisit in #Bogota is #AbastoBodega in #Usaquen. It’s a beautiful place that houses local, fresh goods- anything from granola to jams to eggs to coffee. Completely recommend! #lovethisplace #latergram #local #freshfood #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #colombia
Happy to be home! Missed #homemade #frenchtoast. I usually soak the bread for a long time in a mix of #eggs, #almondmilk, and #spices (this time it was #cloves, #cinnamon and a grinder from #traderjoes that has sugar, chocolate, and coffee). I opt for less bread and more egg mix. Then the trick is to use more whole #fruit instead of so much sweetener. Even though Agave, 100% pure maple syrup, or honey are #naturalsweeteners they still have tons of sugar/calories. I also sprinkled the French toast with #sprouted grains and seeds. More on that later! #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwicknutrition #bushwick #home
Making another random appearance from #Bogota! Checking out @callaosangucheria for its delicious Peruvian #sandwiches. Pictured: #vegetarian with #quinoa, an array of seeds, #avocado, #zucchini, #eggplant, #mushrooms and #hummus spread. Love my veggies! #bushwicknutrition #colombia #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
#Fruit is a great way to start your morning. The natural sugars and high #fiber/#water content provide gentle #energy throughout the day. Pictured: #passionfruit and #tangerine. Can’t wait to try all the exotic fruits of #Colombia :) #healthywhiletraveling #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist (at Bogotá, Colombia)
#Breakfast4Lunch! To cook: sauté #butternutsquash in about 1 tbsp of olive oil for 4min or so. Cut it up really tiny so that it cooks faster. Add 1 small tomato and sauté for another minute. Crack in an extra large #egg and 1 slice of cheese. In the meantime heat up a 4" whole wheat pita. S&P to taste. This meal is packed with #fiber, #protein, #healthyfats, and #antioxidants from all the vibrant colors. And takes 10 mins to prepare! #mykindofmeal #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwicknutrition #bushwick #easymeals #fastmeal
#Watermelon #Mint #Icepops! Watermelons’ naturally sweet taste and high water content make it a perfect fruit for blending and making ice-pops without any added sugars (or even water). It’s jam-packed with #vitaminC, #vitaminA, and #potassium (#hearthealthy). One cup is only about 45 calories. Choose deep red/pink since studies show that
fully ripened watermelons have higher #antioxidants.
Blend 4 cups of tightly packed, cubed, fresh/frozen watermelon and a handful of fresh mint or spearmint leaves. Blend and stir as needed. Makes 10 3-ounce #popsicles. About 20 calories each!
#lowcalorie #healthydessert #summer #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
A delicious mishmosh of #BBQ #leftovers including #veggie #skewers, #israelisalad, #chicken, tomato with basil, and #cornsalad. For Theo: puréed #zucchini and #redpeppers made with #BabyCook from @Beaba_USA. It’s a huge time and clean-up-saver since you can both cook and blend in the same container. In love. Thank you @carlishc! #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwicknutrition #bushwick
Tried out @BlueApron for the first time! #BlueApron provides a very
unique service. They deliver pre-portioned ingredients for 3 complete, balanced meals every week. They do the shopping and you do the cooking! I would totally recommend it for those peeps who find it hard to find the time to go #foodshopping or are maybe a little scared to get into the kitchen or simply are stuck in a rut with the same cooking repertoire. Every meal takes about 30-40 minutes including prep time
and are about 500-600 calories per serving (even though you can almost always tweak the amount to get more out of it). We made:
- #Steak and roasted potatoes with sautéed long beans and tomato
- #Mexican-style chicken #tortas with tomato, avocado and English cucumber salad
- Crispy #catfish (not pictured) with Sicilian eggplant #caponata
My only complaint was the amount of packaging… Even though it’s recycled materials, it was a little too much. #cookingmore #homemade #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
There is #noshame in using #precut #veggies and #fruits. If it’s going to help you eat more of them and/or use them in your #cooking, do it! Just buy them. #justdoit #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition
#Pistachios are a great #healthysnack. Out of all the #nuts, it’s my favorite to recommend if you are looking for #caloriecontrol. A serving is 42 pistachios (Pictured. I counted!). It also has 6 grams of filling #protein. #bushwicknutrition #bushwick #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #beach #beachsnack
If you haven’t already, you should try #GlasserieNYC in #Greenpoint. Fresh, #local, #veggieforward ingredients with a #MiddleEastern flare. And the place is beautiful.
Pictured:
-Fava & Chickpea Stew with Fried Husks
-Syrian Cheese, Za'atar, Tomatillo #bushwicknutrition #goveggies #simpleisbetter #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist