B. Natural Living

We did it! We made it to the final phase of the Maker's Diet. We get our grains back! This phase includes all the foods we will be eating from this point forward. I've been a little disappointed that it didn't have more of an effect on Blake's digestion - at least not that I can tell outwardly. However, it has been great for my energy level and with an active 2 year old, that's very important!! I get the science of this diet so it's definitely something we will be incorporating into our regular eating habits.

This Week's Menu

Breakfasts:

• strawberry-pear smoothie with greens
• Green veggie and cheese omelet with orange slices
• blueberry pecan pancakes with maple syrup
• boiled eggs with fried plantains and blueberries
  

Lunches:

• chicken and avocado sandwiches with carrot sticks
• Mexican "salad" with beef, corn, and beans (green and black)
  

Snacks:

• Roasted cinnamon honey chickpeas
• sweet potato spread on sprouted toast
• almond berry "cereal"
• cheese sticks with kiwi-strawberry "salad"
  

Dinners:

• chicken fajitas on sprouted tortillas with salsa, guacamole, and "sour cream" mixed veggies (peas, carrots, green beans and corn)
• Monday night - Blake only - lunch leftovers
  
• Beef Burgundy with roasted potatoes and peas
  
• spaghetti squash bake with beef and grated veggies in the sauce
• Salmon cakes with lemon caper sauce and steamed broccoli
• Baked chicken with creamy cheddar spinach and carrots
• chicken and sun dried tomato burgers with butternut squash fries and green beans

After Dinner Treats

• Creamsicle smoothie
• Berries and cream "sundae"
• Cherry pudding parfait
• Lemon snowballs