Back to the grind has brought a very busy season at work for both of us. The weeks are flying and Christmas is right around the corner.... Scary!
So as promised, I said I'd report back on my success with the Sarah Wilson "I quit sugar" book. Well, I've just about turfed the idea. I like her concept and believe in most (key word-most) of her philosophy, I do have some reservations though.
1. I found the book really vague. I have since realised I got the 8 week program book which is not the first if her IQS series. I don't know what the first book contains but I'd hope a hell of a-lot more than the one I've got.
2. I will never believe in cutting out natural foods like fruits and some vegetables. I do agree with philosophies around times of day to consume certain fruits etc, but certainly not cutting them out completely or dramatically limiting yourself.
3. I was a bit put off about how much she recommends extremely high protein content until I realised that she is sponsored(? Paid. Supported. I don't know the term) by a meat association. Things like that to me lack credibility, and leave a bad taste in the readers mouth- perhaps literally after major protein coma.
4. It's extreme. I'm a big believer in making time to create healthy meals and to schedule your exercise in etc.. But I feel like to maintain this 8 week plan you'd need to be a full-time housewife with the luxury of purchasing a heap of expensive food every couple of days and having endless hours to prepare it all. Unfortunately, I don't have that luxury.
So, I am taking the book with a grain of salt. Sarah does share some great recipes that I'll certainly be using- in short- I just don't buy what she's selling (except the book).
In other news I did buy this book which is amaaaaazing! So many delicious recipes I'm sure I won't get bored for a long time.
Not to mention looking at him while cooking is kinda alright! Haha.
I was actually wanting to share one of his delicious recipes that is super easy and a great take on a huge classic in our family..
We substituted the fish for chicken and served it up with vegetables for an easy, healthy dish! This recipe is also super easy to just guesstimate and add more of what you like. It would be super easy to play around with herbs of your choice to add here too!
I buy my organic ingredients from Goodness Me Organics at Adamstown, however you can find most if them at your normal health-food shop, or even the supermarkets carry a decent range these days.
Ingredients
200g Quinoa Flakes
50g shredded coconut
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons coconut flour
2 tablespoons buckwheat flour
3 eggs (lightly whisked)
600g fish fillets (or chicken)
Sea salt
150ml coconut oil
Method
1. Mix the quinoa flakes, parsley & coconut in one bowl. Mix the two flours in a second, and the eggs alone in a third. Set up your schnitzel production line.
2. Dip in the flour, followed by egg, and lastly the crumb.
3. Melt the coconut oil in a shallow fry pan until it reaches a medium heat. Shallow fry the cheju ken until crispy. If it requires extra- place in the oven for an extra few minutes to allow to cook through.
I actually served Samuel this chicken along with a pre-made (store brought) chicken schnitzel and his response was (while holding my chicken) "can we buy this one more often? It tastes like crispy strips" -am I impressed? Yes! I fed two very picky boys with this and they have asked for it most nights since. That's a win in my books especially when it's so easy to prepare, and can go with anything!
If you haven't already got the Healthy Everyday cook book do yourself a favor and get one. My only wish about this book would be that Pete provide a 'basics' shopping list for those things you'll need to keep the pantry stocked with. Apart from that I'm 100% sold!
-K
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