As you may know, I follow the diet of a pescetarian, I have now been one since February, so over 6 months now. I'm really happy I've managed to stick to this diet and maybe in the future I'll go vegetarian. Today I'm sharing with you what I eat in an average day, these are only 3 meals but I sometimes snack with fruit, nuts and veg in between. These meals are all actually vegetarian, 2 of which are actually vegan! These are healthy, filling and absolutely delicious, I hope you enjoy reading!
Breakfast - Chia seed yoghurt with cinnamon, dried fruit and cinnamon.
Chia seeds are full of omega 3, fibre and protein, whilst the apple is one of your 5-a-day, this is one of my favourite breakfasts to have, in fact I have it most days, I love it!
Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp water
3 tbsp low fat Greek yoghurt
1 apple
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Handful dried fruit (I used cranberries and sultanas)
Recipe
Start off by putting your chia seeds and water in a glass, let the chia seeds soak in the water until like a jelly. Then in the bowl you are eating out of place your Greek yoghurt, and chia seeds, stir the chia seeds in. On a chopping board, safely chop up your apple however you like it then place on top of your yoghurt. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top until apple pieces are evenly coated. Then add your dried fruit on top of the apple. There you have it, breakfast made in under 5 minutes!
Chia seeds are full of omega 3, fibre and protein, whilst the apple is one of your 5-a-day, this is one of my favourite breakfasts to have, in fact I have it most days, I love it!
Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp water
3 tbsp low fat Greek yoghurt
1 apple
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Handful dried fruit (I used cranberries and sultanas)
Recipe
Start off by putting your chia seeds and water in a glass, let the chia seeds soak in the water until like a jelly. Then in the bowl you are eating out of place your Greek yoghurt, and chia seeds, stir the chia seeds in. On a chopping board, safely chop up your apple however you like it then place on top of your yoghurt. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top until apple pieces are evenly coated. Then add your dried fruit on top of the apple. There you have it, breakfast made in under 5 minutes!
Lunch - Avocado and tomato on rye bread
Avocados are full of good fats and like tomatoes they are a fruit, rye bread also reduces high cholesterol, so yummy and healthy, right?
Vegan
Ingredients
1 slice rye bread
Half an avocado
3 cherry tomatoes
1 celery stick
Handful spinach
5 slices cucumber
Recipe
Using a fork mash the avocado until it forms a spread, kind of like mashed potato. Spread it on the rye bread. Now on a chopping board slice the tomatoes and place them on the mashed avocado. This bit is completely optional, you can use other veg or not even have a side salad but I like to have celery, spinach and cucumber on the side to fill me up a bit more.
Avocados are full of good fats and like tomatoes they are a fruit, rye bread also reduces high cholesterol, so yummy and healthy, right?
Vegan
Ingredients
1 slice rye bread
Half an avocado
3 cherry tomatoes
1 celery stick
Handful spinach
5 slices cucumber
Recipe
Using a fork mash the avocado until it forms a spread, kind of like mashed potato. Spread it on the rye bread. Now on a chopping board slice the tomatoes and place them on the mashed avocado. This bit is completely optional, you can use other veg or not even have a side salad but I like to have celery, spinach and cucumber on the side to fill me up a bit more.
Dinner - Pesto Pasta and Broccoli
Again we're using avocado in this healthy yet delicious meal. The home-made pesto is so much better for you than shop bought as it doesn't contain as much oil and fat. I love this as a quick, go-to meal.
Vegan
Ingredients
Spaghetti
1/2 An Avocado
1 garlic clove, crushed
2-3 basil leaves
2 tbsp. melted coconut oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Few chunks of broccoli
Recipe
Firstly boil the spaghetti and steam the broccoli while you make the pesto sauce. In a blender or food processor add your avocado, garlic, basil, coconut oil, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Usually my pasta has finished a few minutes after making the pesto. Now strain the spaghetti, then in a bowl, pour on the pesto sauce and stir until pasta is covered. Add the broccoli chunks on top and serve.
I hope you all liked this post, it was a bit different but I enjoyed making (and eating) it.
- Emily xox