I have been dragging ass lately. Well, that’s a complete understatement. Since we lost Brett’s mom, I think we’ve all felt a little lost. Cheated, sad, angry… and much more. It’s hard day by day since there is a 2 year old here who loved and adored her. We do the best we can, and that’s all we can hope for. But, I feel like I’m starting to get my headspace back to some sense of normalcy.
We’re a pretty healthy family, food wise. I try to use as little processed foods as I can. They’re filled with sodium (and crap) and just not good for you. I mean, think about it. If you buy something in a can, and that same can of “food” can sit on your shelf for 2 years before it goes bad, then what the HELL is in it? I buy fresh produce (fruit by the ton, it feels like!) as often as I can. Yes, I have frozen veggies, because my child eats broccoli more than any other food. But it’s the nutrition that’s important. I don’t know how many of you are familiar with Jamie Oliver, The Naked Chef (yes, I’m aware he really doesn’t go by that anymore, but it’s still adorable). He’s a fantastic chef from England who is all about healthy foods with natural, unprocessed ingredients. I’ve always been a fan of his, and now I am even more. He’s started the Food Revolution. Basically, he’s trying to integrate fresh ingredients and healthy foods into school districts, instead of frozen, precooked, processed… crap. AND – he’s doing a fantastic job. It’s so inspirational. Parts of this country (including where I live) are incredibly overweight, and I see it in children already. I take my daughter to the pediatrician, and see that there are weight problems in little kids already. My daughter was a bigger baby at birth (9 pounds, 5 ounces), so we constantly watch. She’s not overweight, she’s tall and lean, but most issues begin young. So we have always been conscious (even before her!) of what we put into our bodies.
I post a lot of dessert foods on here. I should note that my daughter barely eats them. She eats a cookie every once in a while (and I’d rather her eat the ones I make than store bought ones). Her weakness? Organic lollipops. And frozen fruit bars. She’s a kid that would much rather eat fruit and yogurt than cakes and heavy foods, thank goodness. Do I eat junk food? Yes. Do I eat Taco Bell, and drink soda? You bet. But – I cook healthy meals for my family and that’s my top priority. Will I let my daughter drink soda? I’d like to say never, but I’ll say not in the next few years.
People tend to think that homemade, healthy meals take a long time to make. They don’t. Not if you know what to do, and I know that plenty don’t. I feel like I want to be a part of Jamie’s Revolution, and while I can’t get cameras to follow me around and get me through the red tape of helping people, if I can educate a few people, then I feel like I’ve accomplished something. It’s important that we all try to help our kids.
So, for all you busy moms, dads, families, people out there… here’s a great dinner recipe that takes such little time and is packed with nutrients for you and the kiddos.
Broccoli – chickpea pasta
You’ll need:
one box pasta*
one large broccoli head
one can organic garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
olive oil
chicken broth
salt and pepper
Boil pasta according to directions (If you like whole wheat pasta, go for it. I do NOT. I actually switched to Ronzoni Smart Taste. It’s a white pasta, but enriched with extra nutrients including Calcium, Vitamin D and Fiber.).
Steam broccoli in small pot. In a large fry pan over medium-low heat, cook beans slightly. I add a bit of paprika, cumin, and fresh tarragon to add a little zing to the dish. Let the beans cook in the pan about 8-10 minutes.
After pasta is drained, toss with a small amount of olive oil (1/2 tablespoon or so). Mix pasta, broccoli and beans together. A lot of restaurants use olive oil as a sauce. I love olive oil, and yes, it is good for you. But you shouldn’t eat a pint of it with dinner. It has good fats, but too much of them makes them bad fats. I toss it with some chicken broth. You don’t really notice the taste difference, it makes the dish seem lighter, and olive oil is loaded with calories.
Enjoy! I’ll be back this week with some more yumminess. Happy Friday!
3 Comments
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I know (all too well) the emotions that you are going through. The hardest thing in life is dealing with death, but it does get slightly easier with time. If you ever want to talk, or need someone to cry with, please call me!
And thanks for the yummy recipes, I can’t wait to try this one!
HUGS!
I love Jamie’s food Revolution!! A few of us bloggers are doing a Pass it On challenge, thanks to Jamie, check out my blog if you’re interested
Your dish looks delicious and I know my 3 yr old would gobble it down 
Andrea – I will DEF check it out! The dish is great for the kids – my daughter looooves chickpeas and it’s a great way to make a quick healthy meal (hubby works late a lot and I hate to make a whole meal that I’m not sure she’ll eat!)
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