PinkGirlYasmin's Journal, 11 August 2017

try not to mix two carbs. either do the toast or the beans, not both 😊 

Thanks for your concern about carbs @kjmiles24 though I am perfectly fine with both items on this particular meal. I am not a carbs counter. My concern in nutrition lies within the micronutrients that I consume; vitamins and minerals. These nutrients play a vital role in our health and well-being. Be well and stay healthy!😊 

Beans and grains combined equal a complete protein.  

That's right @wholefoodnut, great point for FS community to know. 😊 

Yasmin, my plan is primarily plant based and some eggs. It used to be I'd have fish or meat once a week or so, sometimes twice. Now meat is maybe once a month, if that often not at home. Complementary proteins over a day are a normal part of what I eat.  

FYI my lunch today: dried mung beans cooked, brown basmati rice with an Indian Tarka for seasoning. on the side a small slice of homemade whole grain and seed bread with marinated diced tomatoes also some fresh strawberries.  

@Wholefoodnut your lunch description gives me a visual of an awesome meal! Thanks for sharing.  

Avocado toast for the win! 

PinkGirl, I started a group named Healthy Recipes since it is so hard to get any recipes approved on this site. It's open to all to add to no matter what WOE you pursue.  

The blue bowl looks like McDougall "global bean stew," which I absolutely love! (The shopping list and recipe are posted in the "free program" on drmcdougall[dot]com. DEE-LISH!)