Hey there! Once again I am back typing after an intense Body Attack class (participating this time, not teaching) and the sweat was real. It's so hot today, like you know when the air feels kinda thick? So yeah, that plus high intensity cardio equals soaked sport clothes. Nothing a shower can't fix!
I don't think many people know the bliss of doing a really crazy workout and then showering it all off under cool water. It's literally one of the greatest pleasures in life. Other than pigging out in your PJs.
So today I'm going to share some really simple lunch ideas that are FRUIT BASED for if you're Rawtill4 or trying to incorporate a lot more fruit into your diet. I've found I feel fab on fruit but every now and then i'll have something super starchy like pasta... or the baked potatoes I'm shoveling in my with my free hand right now.
NOTE* Typing with one hand is hard. Lunch break!
The trick with eating fruit as a meal is to LOAD UP! Eat heaps, as much as you need to feel satisfied because fruit is lower in calories and really quite light on the stomach, but it'll make you feel fressshhhhhh. I tend to round off a fruit meal with some dried fruit or like tinned pineapple or something just so I stay satiated. Dates are a great option too. Medjool dates mmmm.....
-Coconut water
-Melon
-Banana nice cream
I LOVE THIS. This is like an at-home lunch after getting back from a workout or something. The coconut water replenishes electrolytes, fluid and sugars, water melon does the same and the banana nice cream is like a really rich treat that's 100% good for you. This banana nice cream recipe is in the GG Kitchen Catergory and it's my favourite as I put Medjool dates into the mix which makes it taste like a chewy caramel ice cream. This meal will keep you really full and really satisfied, which won't leave you reaching for some candy later
~ON THE GO~
-Orange juice x2
-Pineapple
-Dried figs
This photo was taken a while back on a work break (or on the way to work or something) where I wouldn't be in the comfort of my own home to prepare some food. This is like a go-to (kudos to Coles!)
These little orange juices are really handy and they're like 2 for $4 at Coles. I'd buy a full litre but the smaller they are, they can fit into my gym bag or be drunk at work. Looks a bit unprofessional to be skulling a litre bottle of orange juice in front of customers ;)
Coles also have really good tubs of fruit, as do Woolworths, and I usually buy whichever one is cheaper. Let's be real. I'm on student wages. And this pineapple is always hella good.
The dried figs are the Macro Organic brand from Woolworths and I love them so so much. Again, starting your meal off with a juice or coconut water brings back some hydration and quick nutrients, some fruit of choice and then finishing off with heavier dried fruit or bananas will keep you satisfied. Plus the dried figs are really high in calories to give you lots of energy!
~SMOOTHIE BOWLS!~
*DISCLAIMER: I recommend avoiding coconut products and nuts/seeds if you are acne prone and trying to prevent breakouts.
YAAAAS. I remember how good these were when I first went HCLF. These days I prefer to just knock a smoothie down than making a smoothie bowl (unless I'm showing off) but these are a good idea if you've got the time. You pretty much make a really thick smoothie and top it with fruit, dried berries, vegan yoghurts and seeds. If I were to make one now I'd probably top it with more fruit instead of a fatty yoghurt, but if you're into that, GO FOR IT! It'll be amaaazing.
~FRUIT MONOMEALS~
Like I have said before, mono meals are less my thing now, but if you've got heaps of fruit available they are champion. Choose higher calorie fruits or heavier fruits for monomeals so you can feel satiated, otherwise if you try and eat a whole lot of berries (for instance, which are low in sugar) not only will it be expensive but you're not going to get much energy from them. Mangoes, apricots, dates, grapes etc are really sweet fruits that'll give you a ton of energy if you eat a large amount of them!
These were just some apricots from our tree and some organic grapes from a local market and yes, I ate all of this!
Queensland was bliss to say the least. This was what I had for lunch a lot of days, sometimes breakfast AND lunch coz I never got sick of it!
-Watermelon
-Mangoes
-Topped with berries
Eat the watermelon before the mangoes, as I explained in food combining basics, watermelon digests so super quickly that if you eat something heavier before it you might experience some bloating or discomfort. Watermelon will run into anything else in your stomach because it's high water and fibre content makes it super cleansing of the digestive organs!
This is such a refreshing summer lunch and I feel like fruit is just made for summertime lunches when it's really hot weather.
If in doubt... smoothie.
So there you have it, hopefully these give you a bit of an idea as to how to create a Glowing Green fruit based meal if you're not craving much more than fruit. If you're adopting a Rawtill4 style diet then good on you! You're going to feel amazing with all the fresh fruit you're eating. Even if you're not eating a particular way, a plant based vegan lifestyle will be the best thing you ever incorporated into your life.
Thanks for reading! Don't forget to GetGlowing, LiveGreen and StayPeaceful x
Lily
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