Veggies
Today I ate vegetables for lunch for what may have been the first time in my life. Instead of looking at the new diet as “what I can’t eat” I’m trying it out from the point of view, ” look at all the great things I can eat!” I made the Cannelini bean and balsamic vinegar puree in this month’s Bon Appetit (it’s pretty easy folks, blend 1 can of cannelini beans, 1 big spoonful of balsamic vinegar and 1-2 big spoonfuls of olive oil (from a jar of sundried tomatoes if you’ve got them) in a blender. Season with salt and pepper and Voilà !). The dip was surprisingly tasty and delicious for basically being blended beans. I cut up some cruditès (really good with red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes) and brought that to work with a couple whole grain rice cakes (not so tasty) and a little yogurt. Tasty treat! And “Vai!” (go!) the lifestyle changes begin…