Phase 1: Day 1

Timing meals is different when on antibiotics.   I shouldn't eat 2 hours before and after a dose, so I have decided to take my medicine at 9 AM and 9 PM.  I am usually nauseous in the morning, so this works for me.

11:00 Brunch  ~ I made a salad with all Phase 1 foods, including a very easy dressing that I just sort of threw together.  This is not unlike a salad I would normally eat, so I in no way felt deprived.  

This is 1/2 of the salad. 

 I ate the other 1/2 for lunch around 2:00.  

Yvie's Garden Salad

Lettuce
(from my neighbor's yard ~ Thanks, Vicki!)

1   Green Onion, sliced

2   Persian Cucumbers, sliced

2   Stalks Celery, Chopped

1   Sprig Parsley, chopped

2   Hard-boiled eggs, chopped

1   Handful Pignoli (Pine Nuts)

Tossed with dressing:  2 T EVOO, 3T Apple Cider Vinegar, Herbs Provence & Sea Salt

Afternoon Snack (also a great breakfast) 

                            ~ Blueberries & Walnuts, topped with Greek yogurt

Blueberries & Walnuts

I had decided I would not give up yogurt, even though it is not a phase one food, as I am on antibiotics.  Right after I ate this, my doctor called to check in on me.  (I LOVE her!)  In our conversation, she encouraged me to embrace this diet fully, so I can detox my system from this blimey Lyme bug.  She advised I add a probiotic supplement to continue to get all those good flora from yogurt without deviating from the diet.  This is why it is so important to consult with your doctor, regularly.

Dinner ~  Sole Filet with Sauteed Cabbage with Basil and Fresh Cherries

                                   

Sauteed Cabbage with Basil

Adapted from Martha Stewart's Menus for Entertaining

(Printable Recipe)

1 bunch fresh basil, thinly sliced

1 leek, chopped

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 head green cabbage, shredded

1/2 pound bok choy, shredded

Sea salt and Celery Seed to taste

In a large saute pan, melt butter and heat olive oil together over medium heat. Add the leek, cabbage and bok choy and saute just until soft. Season with salt and celery seed. Stir in the basil and toss to incorporate. Serve warm.

This is a favorite recipe of mine.  I love to serve it on Easter!  While this dinner was VERY yummy, I do prefer this recipe with Irish butter, and ghee (clarified butter) is allowed on the diet.  I may need to learn to make ghee.

Sole Filets ~ For the sole fillet, I simply tossed it in EVOO, celery seed and sea salt.  I then grilled them on a grill pan for 2-3 minutes per side.

This is only 1/2 the recipe, the other 1/2 is ready for day 2 lunch.  YUM!

What did the family eat?  My son was on a day trip with swim team, and I served pasta with chicken sausage & cherries. My daughter ate some cabbage, as well.

Cheers with a twist of Lyme!
Yvie