Happy Wednesday! This week is flying by thanks to an extra day off on Monday. I suppose since it’s already Wednesday, I should get down to the nitty gritty and get on with my WIAW (What I Ate Wednesday) post! Head on over to Peas and Crayons if you’re interested in finding out what the WIAW fun is all about.
I don’t know about you all, but the last couple days I’ve been really loving my fibrous and nutritious filled meals after my sugar and carb overload this past weekend. Healthy eats never tasted so good! Today I wanted to share a few meals that are some of my personal favorites that help me “recover” from a food hangover.
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal is a whole grain that is packed with fiber to help your digestive system to get going right away in the morning. The zucchini is a great way to sneak an extra vegetable in your day too, which is extra important after not seeing many greens for a few days.
LUNCH
This soup is a great mix of protein, carbs, fats, and fiber to keep you feeling satisfied throughout the rest of the afternoon so you’re not tempted to snack on other not-so-healthy for you options that your body might still be craving from the past few days.
AFTERNOON SNACK
Plain Greek yogurt with fruit added
Plain Greek yogurt is packed with protein without the tons of added sugar that flavored Greek yogurt has. The natural sugars from the added fruit will help sweeten the yogurt while also adding in some extra nutrients to your snack. The protein + carb combination should easily keep you full until dinner.
DINNER
Spaghetti squash topped with marinara sauce
This meal is packed with veggies but tastes more like a “comfort food” than a vegetable dish. Serve with some extra greens and a slice of whole wheat bread on the side to round out the meal.
EVENING SNACK/DESSERT
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pizookie
Your sweet tooth still might be in overdrive from the abundance of sweets you’ve had lately, so satisfy it with a healthier alternative that is high in protein.
Questions:
- Have you been trying to recover from a “food hangover” the past couple days?
- What are your favorite nutrient packed meals/snacks?
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ahhh I haven’t had a pizookie since I came home! I need to make one!
I’m always a little confused by your WIAW posts. You always say it as if you’ve already eaten the meals, when it’s only the start of Wednesday. Is this post showing what you PLAN to eat throughout the day or is it last Wednesday’s meals?
Typically the WIAW post is a view of Tuesday’s meals, shared with the world on Wednesday!
as i stated in my post, you can go to Peas & Crayons blog to read more about WIAW, but as Janine said, typically people will talk about another day’s eats on Wednesday for their WIAW post. sometimes i like to be creative and “go outside the box” with my WIAW posts such as today’s. i didn’t necessarily post what i ate on a previous day, but i posted a day’s worth of meals/snacks that are helpful for recovering from a “food hangover”.
I’m still in a food hangover. See my WIAW post for proof. I’m really in need of a cure!
haha it is challenging to recover!
I am so excited to get my meals back to some sort of normalcy. And my workouts!
I have been stuck on eggs lately, but the oats look yummy! Greek yogurt seems to be my go to protein packed snack…..I like to incorporate it into my meal too. 
Have a great day!
Your dinner looks delicious!
lots of yummy eats!
I really need to try a pizookie asap! 
yes you do! they’re so yummy!
Looks tasty!
I’m definitely still struggling to come out of my food/sugar coma from the holiday… just in time for New Year’s to send me right back into it again!
I had this exactly thought yesterday – that I was recovering from a food hangover! I’m mostly recovered now, but anticipating/dreading the New Year’s Day one!
Hhahaah love this post… I will certainly be checking with this post again on New Years day muahah
I love the idea of zucchini bread oatmeal! definitely need to try that recipe out!
it’s so yummy! (and healthy too!)
Love the Pzookie creation!
it’s so good! you gotta give it a try!
I agree with you about healthy food never tasting so good!
Haha, I have a food hangover too! I’m trying to get back on track though
you can do it!