Bereshis and New Beginnings: Healthy All-Day Recipes
The new year starts on Rosh Hashana, the slate is wiped clean on Yom Kippur, and the Torah reading cycle starts anew on Simchas Torah. And what begins the Monday after the holidays of Tishrei come to a close? My new diet, that's what. Eating healthy on a holiday or weekday is often times a lot easier said than done, especially when one considers the other priorities that take precedence. I find that when I call it a "diet" I usually end up gaining weight because I'm always saying "diet starts tomorrow… or after ____ treat". Instead, I find that it's much more sustainable to focus on eating healthier rather than restricting oneself. Below are 40 healthy dishes (even dessert!) for each meal of the day. Hatzlacha!
Start the day right with power-packed punch of protein, carbs and healthy fats. If you're up to it, (not sure if I even am), try a smoothie filled with veggies and fruits to help get those necessary nutrients in early.
Benedict Goes to Norway (substitute with whole wheat, sourdough or gluten-free bread)
Cinnamon Blueberry Buckwheat Chia Muffins
At lunch I'm always faced with the tough decision of having a large lunch or instead having a large dinner. I tend to lean towards the former and eat a heavier lunch, limiting myself to a small dinner. Whatever you prefer, the lunch recipes below work great paired up (1/2 sandwich + soup and/or salad) or as larger stand-alone portions.
Tomato Soup with Egg in a Hole
Teriyaki Beef Banh Mi with Sesame Cucumber Salad
Arugula Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette
Grilled Herbed Veggie Chicken Sandwich
Smoked Salmon Olive and Wild Rice Salad
The nerve-enducing afternoon snack doesn't have to wreck a good day of eating. Try drinking a large glass of water and moving a bit before you snack to reduce fake hunger inducing factors such as dehydration and tension.
Baked Root Vegetable Chips with Babaganoush
Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Whole Wheat Mozzarella and Chive Cheez-Its
Chickpea Snack (try it with za'atar!)
After a long day treat yourself to a healthy, satisfying dinner followed by a sweet dessert.
Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Blue Marble Quiche
Sautéed Chicken With Leeks, Carrots, Parsnips and Mushrooms
Mushroom Chow Fun (small portion!)
Black Bean Yellow Pepper and Cumin Chili
Turkey Veggie Meatballs with Panko Crust
Fresh Fig, Carrot, Fennel and Kale Salad
Mint Chocolate and Lavender Popcorn
No-Bake Chocolate Cappuccino Brownies
Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Muffin Top Cookies
See more healthy recipes here!
