Celiac? Paleo? Where to begin?

This is a weeks worth of groceries.

Lets begin with protein:

-Chicken tenders. (bake at 350 for 30 minutes. can be kids lunch, husbands snack, etc.)

-Chicken breasts

-Boneless Pork

-Steak

-Ground Turkey

-Smoked Salmon (add to eggs for a luxurious breakfast or add to rice cracker with cream cheese for a smashing snack.)

-Eggs (go for Omega 3 whenever you can)

Fruit: Remember fruit is high in sugar. But is a much better snack then chips or anything processed. Seasonal fruit is best for the budget.

- Raspberries

- Blueberries

- Apples (i ate them pre photo)

Veggies: Did you know that veggies are carbs? Thats right. So when your doctor tells you "everyone needs carbs to live" just tell them you are eating your veggies.

Yes, i'm lazy and buy microwavable bags. Go fresh, save the money. Either way, eat veggies.

-Broccoli, brussel sprouts, zucchini, cauliflower, squash, peppers, onions, sweet potato. All LOW GLYCEMIC.

Snacks:

Nuts, avocado, Lara Bars.

(i didn't photograph the 4 bottles of wine i also bought.) Cheers to a healthy life!

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

This is a family favorite.

- 1 onion

- 2 - 3 cloves garlic

- 1 lb ground turkey

- 1 can diced tomatoes with chillies

- 1 tablespoon oil (i use coconut oil for several reasons. mostly because it doesn't spoil at high heat.)

- 1 spaghetti squash, cooked and shredded

- 1/2 - 1 pkg mexican cheese blend (i only used half package)

- 1/2 teaspoon pepper

- 1/2 teaspoon basil (i use fresh)

- 1/2 teaspoon oregano

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Preheat oven to 350.

Spaghetti Squash - cut lengthwise. remove seeds. place face down on cookie sheet. add a tablespoon of water to pan. bake 30 - 40 minutes at 350. (fork will easily go through skin when done.) Shred squash with fork into 9x13 baking pan.

In saute pan, saute onion and garlic in oil. Add turkey and cook until no longer pink. Add spices and canned tomato. Spread over squash in 9x13 pan. Sprinkle top with cheese.

Bake at 350 for 15 - 20 until cheese melts.

Super Bowl Snacks

I'm a snacker. Just because i eat healthy doesn't mean i have to forgo my tv snacks.

-Asparagus, blanched and sprinkled with salt

- chicken sausages (there are so many brands/flavors out there.)

Slice sausages. Saute in oil.

Done. Wow. Look! You've created a snack that... wait for it... is actually good for you! And you can eat them without fake chemical cheese residue on your fingers. It's a Super Bowl Miracle!

Tomato, Basil

Best.Snack.Ever

- tomato, as many as you want, any kind

- basil

- salt to taste

- mozzarella cheese (if not hard paleo)

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Slice tomato width wise.

Pat down with paper towel.

Sprinkle slices with salt.

Layer cheese and basil on top.

Dude, anyone can 1. afford this and 2. pull this off. Its a no brainer.

Creamy pork and cabbage

- 4 boneless pork chops

- 1/2 small head of red cabbage, chopped

- 1 onion

- 1/2 fennel bulb (optional), chopped

- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (if you don't like mushroom, can use any cream of)

- teaspoon caraway seeds

- salt and pepper to taste

- tablespoon oil

- tablespoon sherry or absinthe, depending on what you have on hand. also, optional

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Heat oil on medium heat.

Add pork chops just to brown both sides. Remove from heat and set aside.

In pork oil, add onion, cabbage and fennel.

Cook until all are fork-soft.

Add caraway seeds, salt and pepper, liquor (if you have it).

Add cream of mushroom soup, stir together. Add pork chops and cook on low-medium heat for 10 minutes or until pork is cooked through.

zucchini, squash, chicken

I love this dish. It feels very summery but is actually pretty hearty.

- 1 spaghetti squash, shredded (cut lengthwise, pull out seeds and strings with spoon, place face down on cookie sheet with a little water on pan, bake 375 for 30-45 minutes. test with fork.

- 4 chicken breasts, baked and cubed

- 3 - 4 medium yellow and/or green zucchini

- 1 medium onion (red or yellow. doesn't matter)

- 3 cloves garlic (more or less to taste. i can't get enough garlic.)

- 3 or 4 basil leaves, chopped. Or a tablespoon basil leaves

- salt and pepper to taste

- cup feta cheese

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Bake spaghetti squash, shred with fork, set aside in bowl.

Bake chicken (350 for 30 min) chop into cubes, set aside

In skillet, saute onion and garlic in a tablespoon of butter/coconut oil/whatever you like. When onion soft, add zucchini. Saute for about 10 minutes. Add spices and chicken. Cook together a few more minutes. Stir into spaghetti squash. Sprinkle with feta.

Gluten-Free Meatloaf

I never liked meatloaf as a kid. Now, i'm a fan. The key is to find a gluten free binder for the meat. I used 1/2 a cup of almond meal and 1/2 a cup of crushed rice crackers. You can use all of or a combination of the following:

• Crushed GF crackers
• Crushed corn tortilla chips
• Crushed corn flakes
• Dense vegetables such as mushrooms and zucchini
• Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1-2 lb ground beef
• 1 c almond flour (or any combo of binders above)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 onion (i sauteed mine to soften them. about 5 min.)
• 2 Tablespoons sage (i like a lot of sage.)
• s&p to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh, minced garlic (more or less to taste)

Combine all above in a bowl. Really combine them. I mean, use your hands and work it.

Put into loaf pan.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Sauce: 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce. Pour on top of meatloaf.

Cook for 1 hour.