"What the heck do you eat?"

Prior to giving up sugar, this kind of question would have horrified me, because I would have had to admit that it included copious amounts of highly processed sugar and fast food. Now, though, I get to sound like a martian who doesn't eat sugar. Whatevs.

So I've decided to share what I actually eat for two reasons: 1) to help me be accountable by reporting my food, and 2) to help others who want to know what the heck they can eat if they choose to give up sugar and white flour. Here we go!

Today, I had a ridiculously early morning, so I had a protein bar from Costco to get me going.



A couple hours later, I had a super simple smoothie.

Super Simple Smoothie
- 1 c. Simply Orange juice (or other no-sugar-added OJ)
- 6 frozen strawberries, whole
- 1 ripe banana

Blend it up and enjoy.

For lunch I had leftovers from Texas Roadhouse, which consisted of salad sans croutons, steak, and 2 tater somethings (I can't remember the name of them but they were delicious).

I decided since I'm sick and my body needs as many nutrients as possible that I would try another smoothie. This one would not be my favorite, but I think using frozen fruit would help for next time.

Pineapple Green Smoothie
- 1 c. Simply Orange juice (or other no-sugar-added OJ)

- 2 c. baby spinach

- 3 pineapple spears (preferably frozen)

Blend spinach and OJ first, then add pineapple (and maybe ice if you want it a little thicker and colder).

Now dinner, that was my crowning jewel for the day. I had no plan, the kids were hungry, I was exhausted, but it was really my Higher Power directing me and helping me. I decided to make some pizza using some frozen par-baked whole wheat crusts that I made....I dunno....a long time ago! I made them with an old recipe from my mom using whole wheat pastry flour (Bob's Red Mill is a good one).

I used Bertolli's marinara from Costco--careful to check for sugar on the list of ingredients as many sauces have sugar as one of the first ingredients.

Who doesn't want bacon on their pizza?

Or sauteed zucchini? I did this in avocado oil with some garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Baby spinach, for some green.

And I decided last minute to saute a baby red bell pepper and add that, too.

Little mozzarella (I've learned not to go too crazy with the cheese--weird lesson)

And voi-freakin'-la. My only complaint was that my crust wasn't salty enough, but the toppings were perfect. This didn't take a terribly long time, either, only about 30 minutes, including making pizzas for my kids, too.

And Halo Top ice cream :D