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I've been adding coconut butter to my shakes the past few days. Coconut butter is basically a combination of coconut oil and coconut flesh - whipped together. It provides about 18 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein and sugar per 2 Tbs. serving. The variety I found at Whole Foods Market is raw and organic. Tasty too.

The reason I opted for this version of coconut is because a) it contains a higher percentage of fat than the shredded coconut and b) because it retains some fiber and mixes more easily than the coconut oil.

Always the experimenter.

11:00 am

+ a mug of LC ChocoCoffee (2-3 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 2 packets of stevia and inulin, a dash of Also Salt and hot water)

1:30 pm

+ an LC Coconut Peanut Butter Protein Shake - 1 Tbs of organic coconut "butter", 3 ice cubes + cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla egg white protein, organic sprouted flax meal, 2 Tbs of organic peanut butter, 2 packets of stevia + inulin and Also Salt

5:00 pm

+ a mug of LC ChocoCoffee (2-3 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 2 packets of stevia and inulin, a dash of Also Salt and hot water)

+ psyllium husk capsules (part of a periodic cleanse/short fast)

8:00 pm

+ pork al pastor ala Whole Foods Market

+ an organic avocado

More to come ... I hope!

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We went to see a play last night. It was an odd (and occasionally funny) duck called, "Matthew Modine Saves the Alpacas".

10:30 am

+ a mug of LC ChocoCoffee (2-3 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 2 packets of stevia and inulin, a dash of Also Salt and hot water)

12:00 pm

+ an LC Coconut Peanut Butter Protein Shake - 1 Tbs of organic coconut "butter", 3 ice cubes + cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla egg white protein, organic sprouted flax meal, 2 Tbs of organic peanut butter, 2 packets of stevia + inulin and Also Salt

3:00 pm

+ a strong cup of organic white tea (3 tea bags worth)

5:00 pm

+ an LC Mocha Coconut Protein Shake - 1 Tbs of organic coconut "butter" and cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla whey protein, organic sprouted flax meal, 3 Tbs of organic cocoa, 3 ice cubes, a tsp of organic instant coffee and a dash of organic stevia and Also Salt

7:30 pm (dinner on the go)

+ shrimp cocktail - no sauce

+ an assortment of artisan cheeses

11:00 pm

+ spicy, organic pumpkin seeds

+ natural, peppered salami

+ Italian spinach dip

More to come ... I hope!

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Roasted Chicken and Radishes

I tried out a new recipe today. Oven roasted radishes. They're awesome! If ever you crave a potato alternative ... give that a shot. The recipe is super simple to make. I'll post pictures later.

1. Quarter a bunch of radishes.

2. Toss with olive oil.

3. Place on a baking sheet and season as you wish - freshly ground pepper, rosemary, sea salt, etc.

4. Cook for 25-30 in a 350 degree oven. You may want to turn or toss the pieces at about the 20 minute mark (optional).

5. Enjoy!

Update: I think the next time I make these, I'll probably cook them 5 minutes longer (so that they'll be even softer - a texture even closer to potatoes). Careful with the salt too. My "LC potatoes" were a little over-salted. I sea-salted by eye. Apparently I need glasses. :-)

9:15 am

+ an LC Coffee Coconut Protein Shake - a few ounces of organic (shredded) coconut and cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla egg white protein, organic sprouted flax meal, 3 ice cubes, a tsp of organic instant coffee and a dash of organic stevia and Also Salt

1:15 pm

+ an LC Coffee Coconut Protein Shake - a Tbs of organic coconut "butter" and cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla whey protein, organic sprouted flax meal, 3 ice cubes, a tsp of organic instant coffee and a dash of organic stevia and Also Salt

5:15 pm

+ 4 Italian stuffed Roma tomatoes halves

8:00 pm (pictured above)

+ 3 pieces of lemon-herbed chicken and oven roasted radishes

11:00 pm

+ LC chocolate peanut butter "milk" - 3 ice cubes, cold water, 3 Tbs of organic cocoa powder, 2 Tbs of organic peanut butter, 3 packets of stevia + inulin and a dash of Also Salt

More to come ... I hope!

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10:15 am

+ a mug of LC ChocoCoffee (2-3 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 2 packets of stevia and inulin, a dash of Also Salt and hot water)

12:00 pm

+ an LC Peanut Butter Coconut Protein Shake - a few ounces of organic coconut milk and cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla whey protein, organic sprouted flax meal, 3 ice cubes, 2-3 tbs of organic peanut butter, a dash of organic stevia and Also Salt

2:00 pm

+ a cup of organic instant coffee (black)

4:30 pm

+ an LC Coffee Coconut Protein Shake - a few ounces of organic (shredded) coconut and cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla whey protein, organic sprouted flax meal, 3 ice cubes, a tsp of organic instant coffee and a dash of organic stevia and Also Salt

6:00 pm

+ a strong cup of organic white tea (3 tea bags worth)

7:30 pm

+ leftover grilled Alaskan salmon fillets and homemade Parmigiano-Reggiano cauliflower mash

+ a few thin slices of natural prosciutto

10:30 pm

+ several slices of natural sopressata topped with Italian spinach dip

+ a handful of raw organic almonds

More to come ... I hope!

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10:00 am

+ a mug of LC ChocoCoffee (2-3 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 2 packets of stevia and inulin, a dash of Also Salt and hot water)

1:00 pm

+ an LC Peanut Butter Coconut Protein Shake - a few ounces of organic coconut milk and cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla whey protein, organic sprouted flax meal, 3 ice cubes, 2-3 tbs of organic peanut butter, a dash of organic stevia and Also Salt

4:00 pm

+ a strong cup of organic white tea (3 tea bags worth)

6:00 pm

+ a cup of organic instant coffee (black)

7:00 pm

+ grilled Alaskan salmon fillets and homemade Parmigiano-Reggiano cauliflower mash

10:30 pm

+ naturally peppered salami topped with organic sour cream and garlic broccoli

+ a handful of spicy organic pumpkin seeds

+ a Diet Hansen's Cranberry Grapefruit Diet Soda

More to come ... I hope!

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Italian Stuffed Tomatoes and Center Cut Bacon ala Wifey

10:00 am

+ a mug of LC ChocoCoffee (2-3 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 2 packets of stevia and inulin, a dash of Also Salt and hot water)

12:00 pm

+ an LC Purple Tongue Maker - a few ounces of frozen wild organic blueberries, frozen organic raspberries, a few ounces of organic shredded coconut, cold water, a scoop of natural vanilla egg white protein, a dash of organic stevia and Also Salt

1:45 pm

+ a cup of organic instant coffee (black)

3:30 pm

+ 1/2 cup or so of homemade tuna salad with fresh herbs

+ a handful of organic black, olive oil cured olives

+ a few ounces of raw Gruyere cheese

5:30 pm

+ a mug of LC ChocoCoffee (2-3 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 2 packets of stevia and inulin, a dash of Also Salt and hot water)

7:00 pm (pictured above)

+ Italian Stuffed (Organic) Roma Tomatoes and Organic Center Cut Bacon

11:00 pm

+ thinly sliced sopressata topped with Italian spinach spread

+ an ounce or so of raw cheese (not sure what variety)

+ a can of Hansen's Diet Ginger Ale Soda

More to come ... I hope!

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Spicy Shrimp and Stuffed Peppers ala Wifey

11:00 am

+ organic, omega-3 cheesy eggs with several slices of organic bacon and 3/4 of an organic avocado

2:00 pm

+ a strong cup of organic white tea (3 tea bags worth)

4:30 pm

+ a mug of LC ChocoCoffee (2-3 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 2 packets of stevia and inulin, a dash of Also Salt and hot water)

7:00 pm (pictured above)

+ spicy, wild caught shrimp

+ stuffed Pasilla peppers (with soft goat and Monterey Jack cheese)

11:00 pm

+ a handful of Marcona almonds

+ a Hansen's Diet Black Cherry Soda