Tues. Sept 4th

Plain Popcorn can be a healthy & affordable snack!

Daily Tidbit:  I recently read that making popcorn was as easy as putting some plain kernels into a paper bag, folding it several times to create a seal and then microwaving the bag for 3 minutes (I can't remember which magazine I read this in...Prevention?  Health? not sure!)  I had to try this.  It worked perfectly!  I took 1/4 cup of plain popcorn kernels (buying a bag of just kernels is crazy cheap!) and sure enough after 3 minutes in the microwave in the folded paper bag I had a bunch of yummy crunchy warm popcorn!  I enjoyed it with some Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and nothing else.  No butter or oil was needed or added!

Plain popcorn is a great snack because it is low calorie and high in fiber, as well as offering various vitamins & minerals to boot:

www.livestrong.com/article/298868-how-many-calories-are-in-plain-popcorn/ 

It is also important to note that store bought microwave popcorn has been found to leach chemicals during the microwaving process, which have been linked to Infertility, among other harmful side effects.  Using the paper bag eliminates one more modern day worry.  To read more:

www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/7-healthy-ingredients-you-should-never-eat?page=2

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Oatmeal with Walnuts

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Walnuts
1/2 cup Plain Oatmeal, microwaved with 1 cup Fat Free Milk

2-3 Shakes Plain Cinnamon

2 tbsp Walnuts

5 oz. OJ

Regular Coffee, Black

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Thai Green Curry Veggie Blast!

Lunch: Thai Green Curry Veggie Blast

Frozen Veggies:  Carrots, Water Chestnuts, Pea Pods, Bean Sprouts, Bamboo Shoots, Soybeans, Mushrooms & Red, Yellow, & Green Peppers cooked in Cast Iron Pan with 1 tbsp Canola Oil, until hot and browning, then 1 tbsp of Thai Green Curry Paste added, along with: 1/4 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth and 1 can of drained/ rinsed Black Beans.

My plate from lunch above had at least 3 cups worth of Veggies, plus 1 tbsp of Unsalted, Dry Toasted Slivered Almonds on top.
Water with Lemon
Regular Coffee, black


I was STUFFED after this meal; very filling!  Most likely due to all the Protein and Fiber.

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Snack: 1/4 cup Plain Unsalted Almonds, Fat Free Milk

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Snack: 1 cup Plain Popcorn topped with 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese.  This was a super satisfying snack!  (recipe below)

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Salmon Nachos

Dinner: Salmon Nachos

White Corn Tortilla Chips, toasted with 1/4 cup Cheddar & Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, topped with 3 tbsp jarred Medium Salsa mixed with 1 tbsp of Water, drizzled on top along with 1 Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet, baked at 350 for 12 minute and flaked on top of Nachos.
White Wine.
 
YUM.  My only regret:  No Avocado in the house!


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Dessert: Gala Apple, Water

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RECIPES: 

Thai Green Curry Veggie Blast Recipe:

Add the following Frozen Veggies to a heated Cast Iron Pan with 1 tbsp of Canola Oil:  Carrots, Water Chestnuts, Pea Pods, Bean Sprouts, Bamboo Shoots, Soybeans, Mushrooms & Red, Yellow, & Green Peppers
Once browned, add 1 tbsp of Thai Green Curry Paste & 1/4 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth and can of drained/ rinsed Black Beans.
Stir & heat through & serve with 1 tbsp of Unsalted, Dry Toasted Slivered Almonds on top.


Plain Popcorn Recipe:
Add 1/4 cup of plain popcorn kernels to brown paper lunch bag and fold over 3 times to create a good seal at the top of the bag.  Microwave for 3 minutes.  Empty bag into large bowl, sprinkle some Parmesan Cheese on top and serve.  YUM!

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