Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky...
Just a quick list of some of the foods that are definitely in my arsenal for fighting holiday weight gain!
I find it helpful to trim some calories here and there this time of year. I'm willing to give up my usual half in half in my coffee for a while to save a few calories. I use the Unsweetend Vanilla Almond Milk instead of skim milk, every bit adds up.
The 2% Fage is a bit of a splurge, but I find splurging wisely on things like that helps me to not feel so abused passing up other treats. The VitaTops are also extremely helpful in avoiding the treats that are shoved at us from all over this time of year. I can happily say I had absolutely no Halloween candy this year...didn't even want it. I would so rather have a yummy Vitatop.
Having healthier alternatives like the VitaTops, Fage Greek Yogurt, and Pink Lady apples on hand for snacks during the holidays is a must. I can usually talk myself out of the other sugary junk that seems to creep its way in this time of year. I just have a little conversation with myself when there is evil fudge staring at me, I tell myself it will just make me feel like crap, while the healthy alternatives will keep me feeling strong and energetic. During this busy season I need all the energy I can muster!
I recently purchased the Almond Breeze almond milk and I thought it was absolutely gross. I haven't tried the So delicious Coconut milk yet but want to whenever I can find it. Which one do you think is the best between the two? Since I didn't care for the almond milk, I was wondering if I would like the coconut milk. Love your videos!
ReplyDeleteI had to get used to the almond breeze at first, adding it into smoothies, with cereal, etc, then I got to where I could drink it plain, the sweetened version I know a lot of people like better, but then it's more calories/sugar. I have tried the unsweetened coconut milk and I usually have it in my refrigerator...it's sort of the same for me, I like it in things and haven't gotten used to it so much plain yet.
ReplyDeleteYou know...I like that you have alternatives that are just as yummy. I, too, think that that's important in this journey. Thanks for the reminder!
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Thanks for the tips, Kerri. I love Greek yogurt. :)
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