Meals that Heal: Hummus

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Hummus

6 cups (3 cans) drained chick peas

2T tahini (sesame butter)

1/2 lemon, squeezed

1/2 t cumin

1/4 t coriander

4 cloves of garlic

dash of salt and pepper

Blend in mixer.

Serve with pita bread or raw veggies.

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MY EATING PLAN

FOUR FOOD GROUPS: fruit, vegetables, grain, legumes

WAKE UP
1/2 lemon in large glass of warm water.

BREAKFAST (examples)
1/2c cereal or oatmeal with rice or almond milk, banana
whole wheat pancakes made with banana and almond milk

LUNCH AND DINNER
*1 portion legumes, (about 1/2 c cooked beans)
*1 portion whole grain ( like rice, millet, quinoa, potatoes, corn, Ezekiel bread, whole grain pasta)
*1 portion veggies (raw or cooked, including lots of greens)
*1 fruit
*( Condiments, no oil: vinegar, mustard, spices, etc.)
Plate should be 1/2 starch ( grain and legumes and non-starchy veggies), 1/2 non-starchy vegetables and fruit

LIMIT: high fat plant foods like, avocados, olives, and nuts)

ELIMINATE: Animal foods ( meat, eggs, dairy)
Processed foods (oil, white flour, white sugar)