Day 2 of the 4 week whole food challenge!

Good Morning! If you are in the Northeast, I hope that you are getting through the blizzard okay today! I hope everyone enjoyed the juice yesterday. Today we get to eat whole foods. I have included the recipes for the day, and will post the pictures of the lunch and dinner on this note when I make those later on. Enjoy!

wake up: Cup of hot water with juice of half a lemon

Breakfast: Almond Date Shake

2 tablespoons raw almond butter

2 Medjool dates, pitted

1 1/2 cups cold water

1 frozen banana

blend in blender and enjoy

Lunch: Salad

1/2 head of Romaine shredded

1 medium beet thinly sliced or grated

1/2 avocado diced

10 cherry tomatoes

2 tablespoons raw pecan halves

2 tablespoons dried cranberries

1 tablespoon flazseed oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

sea salt

black pepper

Dinner: Chicken Foil Pack

3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes

1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/3 cup sliced mushrooms

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 tsp chopped garlic

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp dried basil

one 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast cutlet, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

1/8 tsp each salt and black pepper

pre-heat oven to 375

lay foil on baking sheet

spray foil with non-stick spray

in a medium bowl mix together all ingredients except chicken, salt and pepper

Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on center of foil. Top with Veggie mixture and cover with another piece of foil.

Fold together and seal all four edges of foil, forming a well-sealed packet. 

Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.

Cut packet to release steam before opening. Enjoy!

Evening - Chamomile herbal tea