Detox - Day 27

A Word About Eggs

One of the things I enjoy about this program, is not having to buy those cartons of egg whites in the dairy case.  They're yucky if you ask me.  In her book, Sexy Forever, Suzanne tells us not to be afraid of eggs.

She says eggs are an excellent source of protein, plus they have the added benefit of being naturally rich in lecithin, a substance your liver needs in order to produce bile.  And to look for organic-omega-3 and DHA fortified eggs for added benefits.  Also, if the cost of organic foods are prohibitive for you, she adds that organic eggs are the least expensive form of organic protein, and they're versatile for any meal.

Just in case you're wondering, one servings of eggs is 2 large eggs.  I have truly enjoyed the experience of eating eggs without worry and especially the decadent taste when you fry them in butter.  It's just about as good as a slice of cake, in my book.  I do have to worry about my cholesterol, so we'll see what my blood work says during my yearly physical next month.  I'll keep you posted.

Breakfast - Kashi puffed whole grain cereal with non-fat milk and a sprinkle of SomerSweet.

AM Snack - I had a bad headache today, so I felt nauseous for a few hours and didn't even want a snack.  Plus, I had to skip my exercise today, too.  I hate that.

Lunch - Still felt under the weather, so I had a little leftover chicken (about 2 oz.) and a tiny, tiny salad.

PM Snack -  Medicine finally kicked in, so I was hungry for an organic apple.

Dinner - Marinated sirloin steak, that I pounded to 1/2 inch; then I broiled it.  And, sauteed rappini.  I didn't know what rappini was, but it was on sale for 99 cents a bunch and my produce guy said it was great sauteed. 

It looked like big leafy, dark green lettuce, but on stems like broccoli.  And, it even had a few buds on it that looked like broccoli.  I sauteed a shallot in olive oil until golden on the edges.  Then, I added the rappini, which only took about 3-4 minutes to wilt down.  The result:  it was too bitter for my taste buds, but very tender like sauteed spinach.

Beverages:  came up way short today due to my headache.  One of the benefits of having your own business is having the flexibility to take time off when you're sick.  So, I layed in bed with a heat pack on my head for most of the morning.