Bison Sausage Panini

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• Quaker Squares cereal with skim milk
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• Bison Sausage Panini (my own creation): toasted panini roll with mustard, LO bison sausage (heated in microwave), and LO grilled red and yellow peppers
  
• one whole peach and one whole banana diced and mixed together
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's coffee*
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at Darren's for a little gathering to celebrate Bronwyn's birthday

• half a glass of some sort of 100% fruit juice
  
• three slices of Panago thin crust pizza (Mediterranean and Italian)
  
• one hot chicken wing
  
• half a can of Coke
  
• a confetti cupcake with buttercream icing
  
• a small slice of TCBY frozen peanut butter/chocolate pie with whipped topping
  

  Yikes! Sometimes I just have no control!

  
  

Sandwich Du Jour

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with margarine and orange spread
  
• banana
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack): at The Creek in Cathedral Bistro

• Sweet Potato Fries with a creamy dip
  
• Sandwich Du Jour: sliced chicken breast, bacon, and mango slices on a large slice of French bread with slices of Brie melted on top (it was a "slice"!) and a few quarters of cherry tomato
  
• a salad of (I think) grated jicama, chiffonade of purple basil, orange bits/juice, and green onion
  
• a bit of mixed salad greens with dressing
  
• one bite of cherry kuchen with whipped cream
  
• coffee*
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• fresh (not smoked) bison sausage (grilled on the BBQ)
  
• red Sweetooth peppers and yellow bell peppers tossed with olive oil, spiced sea salt, and a little Mrs. Dash Herb & Garlic seasoning (grilled on the BBQ)
  
• a white Panini Roll with margarine
  
• skim milk
  
• half of a peach
  
• a couple scoops of peach mango frozen yogurt
  
• one each of milk, extra dark, and bittersweet chocolate wafers
  

Fresh Peaches

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• coffee* (from Java Express, a nice new coffee shop in Regina)
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO Rebel House Buffalo Burger on a partly whole wheat bun with ketchup and mustard
  
• about 1/4 of a red bell pepper (raw)
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  
• toasted cinnamon raisin bagel with a little butter
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• LO Rebel House Buffalo Burger
  
• Kraft Dinner Extra Creamy
  
• peas
  
• skim milk
  
• half of a fresh peach
  
• 473 ml bottle of 100% orange juice
  
• a whole fresh peach with a couple of scoops of peach mango frozen yogurt
  

  2 July 2004 update: The peaches I had on this day (June 28) were heavenly. I bought them at Safeway and I think they were labeled California 4044 Tree Ripe (I'm not completely sure because the stickers are long gone). Now, this is very important because today I had part of a peach that, while deceivingly similar to the heavenly ones, was absolutely terrible--grainy and lacking in flavour. This peach was labeled California 4038--not "Tree Ripe"! I think that's the difference, but I will try to confirm this!

  
  

R.H. Buffalo Burger

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee (with berry sugar and skim milk powder)
  
• two scrambled eggs
  
• fresh fruit salad (strawberries, pineapple, and canteloupe)
  
• can of Coke
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack): snacks at Clothing Club party

• LO whole wheat rotini with meat sauce
  
• skim milk
  
• watermelon
  
• Ryvita Light Rye crackers with various soft cheeses (Camembert, Feta, Havarti?)
  
• chocolate cupcake with chocolate icing
  
• iced tea
  
• ketchup-flavoured rice crisps
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• Rebel House Buffalo Burger (made with all bison rather than 50% beef and grilled on BBQ) with a hint o' whole wheat (that's what I call it) bun, lettuce, tomato, grilled red pepper, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard
  
• McCain Premium Superfries (baked in oven) with ketchup
  
• Big Rock India Pale Ale beer with a squeeze of lime
  
• one milk chocolate wafer
  
• a bowl of microwave popcorn
  

Mom's Cabbage Salad

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• skim milk
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack): at McDonald's (except yogurt)

• McVeggie Burger (almost whole wheat bun, veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and barbeque sauce) - not bad for 78% less fat than a Big Mac!
  
• Medium Fries (shared with Madeline)
  
• Yoplait Creme & Fruit Peach yogurt
  
• coffee*
  
• instant decaf coffee*
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at Mom & Dad's

• roast bison
  
• carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli with homemade cheese sauce
  
• cabbage salad (finely grated cabbage, chopped tomatoes, and cucumbers with Zesty Italian dressing; see July 2 for quantities)
  
• celery with cream cheese filling
  
• (partly) whole wheat bun with olive butter (half olive oil; half butter)
  
• chocolate birthday cake (for Ethan's birthday)
  
• half a glass of red wine
  
• two roasted marshmallows
  

Pasta and Sauce

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• skim milk
  
• Yoplait Fruit & Creme Sunny Fruit yogurt
  
• watermelon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO bison stir fry with noodles
  
• skim milk
  
• a Jonagold apple with Litehouse Fat Free Caramel Apple Dip
  
• handful of pretzel sticks
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• whole wheat rotini with meat sauce (Classico Spicy Red Pepper pasta sauce with ground bison) and a little light parmesan cheese
  
• peas and corn with a little butter, salt, and pepper
  
• skim milk
  
• Jell-O Fat Free caramel pudding
  
• one each of bittersweet, extra dark, and milk chocolate wafers
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  

Out of My Control

Morning (breakfast, snack): mid-morning drink & snack at Marketing meeting

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• 100% yellow grapefruit juice
  
• blueberry muffin
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack): at Marketing meeting

• Coke
  
• four pieces of Houston Pizza (ham & pineapple, deluxe, and veggie)
  
• piece of chocolate office cake (for Diane's birthday)
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at Marketing BBQ

• hamburger on a white bun with processed cheese, tomato, lettuce, mustard, and ketchup
  
• potato salad
  
• two-bite brownie
  
• two cream puffs
  
• most of a sparkling grapefruit pop
  
• a pear (at home)
  

Low-carb Potatoes

This has to be one of the silliest new developments in food production. See CNN.com - Potato growers eye low-carb spuds - Jun 22, 2004. Talk about jumping on the low-carb bandwagon.

These people should put as much time and money into something more useful such as finding a cure for cancer. I'm sure the world could live without low-carb potatoes!

For those trying to lose weight on low-carb diets, this is NOT the answer. The article states:

Colette Heimowitz of the Atkins Health & Medical Information Services, said potatoes are not recommended until a dieter reaches a goal weight.

"Once they achieve their weight loss, it is fine," she said, noting the same carbohydrate reduction offered by the new potato could be accomplished by eating a third less of a regular potato.

Why Blog About Food

Blogging everything I eat and drink seems like an odd thing to do, doesn't it? Well, maybe it is, maybe it isn't. You see, food is a pretty important part of my life. I love food, and I'm very interested in nutrition--though I certainly don't make the best choices all of the time. (One of the problems with being well-informed about food is always knowing I could do better, and never being able to eat something bad for me without knowing just how bad it is and why.)

Blogging what I eat and drink takes about five to ten minutes a day; sometimes a little longer. I think the benefits outweigh the time commitment though. First, and most important, it engenders complete awareness of everything I consume. There are actually times when I want to eat something (let's say in the 'poor-choice' category), but I don't eat it because I don't want to blog it. It's embarassing to me, even if I'm the only one reading my food log!

Another advantage is that I can tell quickly if I'm getting 5-10 servings of fruits and veggies a day, and other 'should-haves'. A bonus benefit is knowing exactly when something was prepared. This really comes in handy when looking in the fridge and wondering "is that still okay to eat? when did we make that?" We try new recipes frequently in my house, and it's nice to have a record of what we made and where the recipe is. My food log is also a place I can record my own creations, plus recipes and links I want to remember or share.

Bison Stir Fry

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• six or seven little finger bananas
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• Warm Ham & Rice Salad
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• Pasta with Stir-Fried Beef made with bison i.p.o. beef, Noodle Delights! Steamed Noodles i.p.o. pasta, and frozen stir-fry mix i.p.o. the broccoli, snow peas, and mushrooms
  
• skim milk
  
• Our Compliments Peach Mango Frozen Yogurt
  
• one quarter of a pear
  
• a bowl of Salted Kettle Chips
  

Ham & Rice Salad

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• Warm Ham & Rice Salad (my own creation): LO brown rice, cubed ham, and Baby Blend vegetables (carrots, peas, baby corn) reheated and tossed together with Renee's Naturally Light Spring Herb Garlic Dressing and fresh ground pepper
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's coffee*
  
• four little finger bananas
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at Laurel's

• half of an avocado with a dressing of one part Worchestershire and three parts olive oil (delicious!)
  
• hot dog: frank grilled on BBQ on a (partly) whole wheat bun with mustard and relish
  
• salad of Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mushrooms, and carrots with a dressing of Creamy Cucumber dressing, Italian dressing, and dill weed mixed together :-)
  
• 1% milk
  
• about five strawberries
  
• watermelon
  

Baked Ham

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• homemade pizza (baked last night): one Dempster's Greek-style pita, no-cook tomato sauce (from the freezer), ham, red pepper, tomato, and mozzarella cheese
  
• skim milk
  
• one Extra Dark chocolate wafer
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• watermelon
  
• Maple Leaf Tender Tip ham (baked in the oven) with mustard
  
• brown rice with a little margarine, salt, and pepper
  
• skim milk
  
• most of a navel orange
  
• three little finger bananas
  
• a bowl of Salted Kettle Chips
  

Brunch Buffet

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack): brunch at the Delta Hotel

• a croissant, a bit of broccoli & carrot with dip, seasoned rice, Mousaka, pork roast with mushroom sauce, and an omelette with ham, mushroom, green onion, tomato, green pepper, and cheese
  
• cheesecake with a chocolate crumb bottom and whipped topping
  
• coffee*
  
• orange juice
  
• small Dairy Queen strawberry sundae
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• LO bison steak, potatoes (with ketchup), and corn on the cob (with butter)
  
• green leaf lettuce salad with tomato, red pepper, and Kraft Light Done Right Creamy Cucumber dressing
  
• skim milk
  
• pink lemonade
  

Greek Feta Burgers

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with freshly ground (yesterday) peanut butter
  
• five or six prunes
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• Greek Feta Burger (made with ground bison, crumbled Feta cheese, an egg, breadcrumbs, and a couple of teaspoons of Greek Spice Mix: 3 Tbsp. dried oregano, 2 Tbsp. dried mint, 1 Tbsp. each ground cumin and pepper, 2 tsp. each salt and cinnamon) with grilled red pepper rings, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup on a whole wheat bun
  
• skim milk
  
• watermelon
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• Mustard and Herb Steak (bison striploin) grilled on BBQ
  
• large diced potatoes tossed with olive oil, spiced sea salt, and Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning and cooked in the grill basket on BBQ (about 45 minutes; turned with a spatula a few times) with ketchup
  
• corn on the cob with butter, salt, and pepper (cooked in husk on BBQ)
  
• green leaf lettuce salad with tomatoes, seasoned slivered almonds, and Renee's Naturally Light Spring Herb Garlic dressing
  
• a glass of red wine (Peller Estates Oakridge Merlot)
  
• about a quarter of a navel orange
  
• one each of Extra Dark, Bittersweet, and Milk chocolate wafers
  
• Jello-O Fat Free caramel pudding (refrigerated)
  

Beef Bake

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with margarine and orange spread
  
• Honey Puffed Kashi with skim milk
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO bison stew and half of a toasted whole wheat bagel with margarine
  
• skim milk
  
• one prune
  
• snacks at Costco: a bit of Clementine, corn chips and salsa, coffee with cream, and a cracker topped with tuna
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at Presutti's for the Envision Group supper

• roast beef with mustard
  
• lettuce salad with vinaigrette
  
• rice salad
  
• dill pasta salad
  
• green/yellow beans and carrot salad
  
• focaccia bread
  
• beer
  
• margarita
  
• coffee*
  
• Creme de Cacao (?) shooter (at the Cathedral Village Free House)
  

Tuna Sandwich

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with margarine and orange spread
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• Tim Horton's tuna salad sandwich (partly whole wheat bun, lettuce, and tomato)
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• LO bison stew
  
• half of a toasted whole wheat bagel
  
• skim milk
  
• half of a Golden Delicious apple
  
• a beer
  
• pretzel sticks
  
• smoothie: Breyer's 98% Fat Free vanilla frozen dessert, orange juice, banana, frozen raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries
  

Smoky on a Bun

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• two slices of whole wheat toast with margarine and orange spread
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO bison stew
  
• skim milk
  
• decaf coffee*
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• a smoky in a (partly) whole wheat bun with mustard
  
• Baby Blend vegetables (peas, carrots, baby corn)
  
• baked French fries with ketchup
  
• skim milk
  
• two slices of watermelon
  
• one of each Doste Pastilles chocolate wafers: milk, bittersweet, extra dark (bittersweet is my favourite!)
  
• Yoplait Delicieux 2.5% vanilla yogurt
  

Oh-So-Easy Stew

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• two slices of toasted whole 12-grain bread with margarine and Smuckers No Sugar Added Orange Spread
  
• banana
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• Chef's Salad: green leaf lettuce, one hard-boiled egg, deli turkey, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, tomato, and red pepper with Renee's Buttermilk Ranch dressing
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  
• Tim Horton's toasted cinnamon raisin bagel with a little butter
  
• an oatmeal raisin cookie (given to me by Mike)
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• Oh-So-Easy Stew (p. 62, Canadian Living's Best Soups and Stews) made with bison instead of beef and without rutabaga (I would have used rutabaga, but Neil made the stew) :-)
  
• skim milk
  
• a small slice of watermelon
  
• about five pretzels with Cheez Whiz (Sophia was feeding her snack to me)
  
• two Doste Pastilles Milk Chocolate wafers
  
• two scoops of Breyer's 98% Fat Free vanilla frozen dessert with homemade wild blueberry sauce
  

Tomato & Feta Omelette

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• two slices of toasted 12-grain bread with Raspberry & Saskatoon spread
  
• banana
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack): at the Cathedral Village Free House for Amy Bean's birthday

• Lentil Soup
  
• Wood-fired Reuben Sandwich (marble rye bread, spicy capicolla, hot grainy mustard, sauerkraut)
  
• three bites of Marble Cheesecake with raspberry sauce
  
• Tim Horton's half decaf coffee*
  
• large Golden Delicious apple with Litehouse Fat Free Caramel Apple Dip
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• two-egg omelette with chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, red pepper, and green onion
  
• two slices of toasted whole wheat bread
  
• skim milk
  
• some Five Alive Citrus drink
  
• six small marshmallows
  
• one Doste Pastilles Extra Dark chocolate wafer
  
• a bowl of Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theatre Butter Light microwave popcorn
  

Meatball & Bow Bake

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• small bowl of Honey Puffed Kashi cereal with skim milk
  
• a bunch of cherries
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO broccoli salad, meatball & bow pasta bake (see June 12 for details), and garlic pesto bread
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  
• more cherries
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at Weisshaar's for Jill's convocation celebration

• a beer
  
• hamburger (Grandma Louise's homemade bun, margarine, beef patty, tomato, pickle, ketchup, and mustard)
  
• pasta salad (pasta, peas, green onion, dressing)
  
• green beans with almonds and butter (?)
  
• half of a weiner on a homemade bun with margarine and mustard
  
• a small slice of apple pie, a sliver of DQ ice cream cake, a little vanilla ice cream, sliced strawberries, pineapple chunks, and chocolate sauce
  

Best Broccoli Salad

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• sandwich: sliced tomato on toasted whole 12-grain bread with margarine
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• sandwich: Schneider's Classic Baked Ham and lettuce on toasted whole 12-grain bread, with margarine, French's Sweet Onion Mustard, and a little mayo
  
• skim milk
  
• one quarter of an Almond Joy chocolate bar
  
• one jelly bean
  
• orange juice
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• Bodybuilder Broccoli Salad (p. 75, Canadian Living's Best Vegetables) without raisins or sugar
  
• Meatball and Rigatoni Bake (p. 241, The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook) but with 300 g of Catelli Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Bows instead of 375 g of rigatoni pasta and one 19 oz can of diced tomatoes plus some Italian seasoning instead of one of the jars of pasta sauce; also, used bison for the meatballs, of course!
  
• Pesto Bread (from IGA) with garlic butter (wrapped in foil and baked in oven)
  
• two glasses of red wine (2003 Trapiche Malbec)
  
• two prunes
  
• one Droste Pastilles Bittersweet chocolate wafer
  
• a bunch of Rold Gold pretzel sticks
  

Chinook Salmon

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• Flax Plus cereal with skim milk
  
• plain 2% yogurt with maple syrup and roasted flax seed
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO hot dog, Kraft Dinner, and peas
  
• skim milk
  
• raspberry Yoplait Fruit & creme yogurt
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at Earl's

• Spinach & Artichoke Dip topped with some spicy fresh tomato salsa and served with corn chips
  
• Cedar Planked Chinook Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter
  
• roasted potatoes
  
• a huge pile of green beans
  
• decaf coffee*
  
• Apple Pie (more like a rustic tart) with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
  
• a triple berry (raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries) margarita (at home)
  

Hot Dog

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• Nature's Path Organic Flax Plus Multibran Cereal with skim milk
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• Red Lentil Soup (from the freezer)
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  
• lots of cherries
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• hot dog: grilled Schneider's 100% Beef Juicy Jumbo on a (partly) whole wheat bun with mustard
  
• Kraft Dinner White Cheddar
  
• two golf ball-sized tomatoes
  
• skim milk
  
• vanilla yogurt with roasted flax seed
  
• a Marca Bavaria beer with a wedge of lime
  
• a small bowl of pretzel sticks
  

Thyme Vinaigrette

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• two squares of mint chocolate (given to me by Joanne)
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO Mexican Lasagna (from the freezer; made with a salsa-based sauce and whole wheat tortillas rather than lasagna noodles)
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's half decaf coffee*
  
• five strawberries with Yoplait "Creme & fruit" strawberry yogurt
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at Laurel's

• homemade hamburgers (grilled on the BBQ) with marble cheese, ketchup, and mustard, on a (partly) whole wheat bun
  
• Steamed Cauliflower with Thyme Vinaigrette (p. 40, Canadian Living's Best Vegetables)
  
• French fries (baked)
  
• a bit of canned fruit cocktail
  
• two scoops of Breyer's 98% fat free vanilla frozen dessert with homemade wild blueberry sauce (I had said this frozen dessert was destined only to be used in smoothies, but I guess it's okay when smothered with something that's really delicious!)
  

  I'm quite choosy about yogurts, especially flavoured ones. I don't care for the non-fat yogurts, yet I try to stay away from the higher fat ones, and most brands put way too much fruit/sugar in the cup--you can't even taste the yogurt! The new Yoplait "Delicieux" 2.5% I tried yesterday was not bad, and this new Yoplait "Creme & fruit" 1.9% is okay as well. I hadn't purchased any flavoured yogurt for several weeks now, but I had been buying Danone "Creamy" (2% I think) almost exclusively; I generally regret it when I buy any other kind.

  
  

From the Freezer

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO Beefy Rice Casserole (from the freezer)
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  
• banana
  
• seven strawberries
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• LO Turkey Sausage Chili (from the freezer; lots of corn and black beans in it, along with the sliced smoked turkey sausage)
  
• Kraft Dinner 'Spirals'
  
• skim milk
  
• Yoplait Delicieux Firm 2.5% vanilla yogurt
  
• half of a navel orange
  

Bison Steak

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO Hamburger-Vegetable Soup with Tortellini
  
• Tim Horton's half decaf coffee*
  
• banana
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• LO bison steak, grilled peppers, potatoes and carrots, and a bit of corn
  
• skim milk
  
• half of a Kit Kat Dark chocolate bar
  
• about 1/3 of a pink grapefruit
  
• two strawberries
  
• a bowl of cherries
  

Hamburger-Veggie Soup

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• Hamburger-Vegetable Soup with Tortellini (p. 74, The Big Book of Soups & Stews) made with ground bison and added two carrots, sliced
  
• lemonade (made fresh yesterday)
  
• two Lifestream Flax Plus toaster waffles with margarine and homemade wild blueberry sauce
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• lemonade
  
• bison steak marinated in red wine vinegar, Grey Poupon mustard, garlic, and rosemary (grilled on BBQ)
  
• yellow-fleshed potatoes, carrots, and onions tossed with olive oil, Mrs. Dash Herb & Garlic seasoning, salt, and pepper (cooked in foil on BBQ)
  
• corn on the cob (cooked in foil on BBQ with a little olive oil)
  
• red and yellow peppers tossed with olive oil and spiced sea salt (grilled in BBQ basket)
  
• a little red wine (Mateus Signature Douro 2000)
  
• a couple scoops of Breyer's 98% Fat Free Vanilla frozen dessert topped with pecans and Litehouse Fat-Free Caramel Apple Dip
  

Irish Beef Stew

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• Quaker Squares cereal with skim milk
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO tortellini with basil pesto
  
• three golf ball-sized tomatoes
  
• skim milk
  
• half of a whole wheat bagel, toasted, with peanut butter
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at the Greek, Irish, and Scottish pavillions at Mosaic

• Yemista (green pepper stuffed with a savoury mixture of rice, herbs, and spices) and part of a Greek sausage
  
• Irish Beef Stew, half of a bun with butter, part of a potato cake, scone with whipped cream
  
• one Coor's Light beer
  
• one shortbread cookie
  
• fresh lemonade (I juiced 7 lemons and added 1 cup of sugar and 7 cups of water)
  
• three red licorice
  
• one A Marca Bavaria beer
  

Chicken Roti

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• half of a whole wheat bagel and one slice of 12-grain bread, toasted, with margarine and Parenteau's Light Saskatoon & Raspberry "Jam Type Spread"
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  
• a piece of cherry almond crumb cake (?) that Joanne brought to work
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO soft bison taco with everything (see two days ago)
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's half decaf coffee*
  
• large Golden Delicious apple with Litehouse Fat Free Caramel Apple Dip
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack): at the Caribbean, Hungarian, and African pavillions at Mosaic

• Chicken Roti (a flat bread filled with chicken and potato curry)
  
• Palacsinta - Hungarian Crepes (a crepe with a cottage cheese, lemon, and sugar filling)
  
• a few bites of Langos (a flat deep fried dough with icing sugar on it, similar to 'Elephant Ears' or 'Beaver Tails')
  
• Injara with sauce (a flat bread with two types of spicy stewed lentils, I think)
  
• a couple sips of Orange Crush
  
• a couple licks of Mango Tango ice cream
  

Changes to Consider

Just completed my Wellness Checkpoint at work. It says I should consider the following changes:

• Try to eat at least 5 fruits and/or vegetables EVERY day.
  
• Cut down on snacks with 'empty' calories from fats and sugars but with little nutrient value.
  
• Try to eat cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts or cauliflower three or more TIMES A WEEK.
  
• Eat beans and lentils at least once a week. They are high in fiber and protein and low in fat.
  
• Cut down on processed, smoked or cured meats (no more than once a week).
  
• Cut down on saturated fats in hard cheese, butter, sour cream and cream cheese. Watch the fat content in your margarine.
  
• Drink 8 glasses of water each day.
  
• Try to eat fish regularly. Salmon and tuna are good choices for sandwiches.
  

Yes, I know; I'll try.

Tortellini & Pesto

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with margarine and Seville orange spread
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO soft bison taco with everything (see yesterday)
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  
• large Golden Delicious apple with Litehouse Fat Free Caramel Apple Dip
  
• three strawberries with sugar (Fiona gave them to me)
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• one 50% less salt Triscuit
  
• Olivieri Three Cheese Rainbow Tortellini with two tablespoons of Classico Basil Pesto
  
• skim milk
  
• one jelly bean
  
• a handful of Cheerios Snack Mix
  
• small can of V8
  
• two small scoops of Breyer's 98% Fat Free Vanilla Frozen Dessert with homemade wild blueberry sauce
  

  Update: In the National Post on Saturday June 5, eight brands of pesto were reviewed in the 'Shelf Life' column. The Classico brand was the least favourite by far. I thought it was okay, but I don't have much experience with pesto. Next time, I'll have to try Olivieri or Bertozzi, which were their first and second favourites, respectively.

  
  

Soft Bison Tacos

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with margarine and Seville orange spread
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• one tomato (about the size of a golf ball)
  
• Wendy's grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato and some sort of sauce, and fries
  
• Coke
  
• Tim Horton's medium Iced Capuccino made with milk instead of cream
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• Soft Bison Tacos: ground bison cooked with Old El Paso 25% Less Salt Taco Seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, Pace salsa, and light sour cream on a large sprouted wholed wheat tortilla
  
• skim milk
  
• raspberry/blackberry Del Monte Real Fruit popsicle
  
• one stick of Kit Kat Dark chocolate bar
  

Yogurt & Maple Syrup

Morning (breakfast, snack):

• half decaf coffee*
  
• toasted whole wheat bagel with margarine and Seville orange spread
  
• half a slice of banana nut bread with margarine
  
• oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
  

Afternoon (lunch, snack):

• LO sweet & sour meatballs and brown rice
  
• skim milk
  
• Tim Horton's decaf coffee*
  
• two slices of banana nut bread
  

Evening (supper, dessert/snack):

• one smokie, peas, McCain french fries (baked), and lettuce with Renee's Buttermilk Ranch dressing
  
• skim milk
  
• orange juice
  
• plain 2% yogurt with maple syrup and Golden Roasted Flax Seed by CanMar Grain Products Ltd.