What to eat today? Breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner, to a greater or lesser extent. A question that 8 out of 10 people ask ourselves when it's time to cook. Whether for one or more, I can assure you that in this analysis, the option of ordering delivery always comes up, and we consider it a lot. It all depends on how much we really want to cook. Of course, the intention of today's guide is to change all of this little by little.
So, this is where teamwork comes in. Welcome to Paulina Cocina! Today's special mission: to help us plan what and how we eat with easy recipes . All of this came about because Paulina showed us how she eats throughout her day, and we drew on this information and got inspired. If you're interested in watching this video, here it is...
Without further ado, let's end this discussion.
What can I eat today?
What is the best way to have breakfast?
We all know this is one of the most important meals of the day . We've just woken up and at least 9-10 hours of fasting . Sometimes we're hungry, other times we're not... and this depends a lot on what we had for dinner, but we'll talk about that later.
We often skip this meal, sometimes because we wake up too late, other times because the monotony and uniformity of breakfast makes it less appealing... Sometimes an option is to get up early and dedicate some time to other activities before thinking about breakfast to generate the feeling of hunger.
So, let's make sure to dedicate enough time to breakfast , sit quietly, and keep in mind that breakfast will give us the most energy for the day. It should include at least one dairy product and cereal, toast , etc. If it also includes fruit or fruit juice , even better.
It is always important to keep in mind that the needs of each person vary greatly depending on their personal circumstances, whether they are young, adults, or children.
What does a full lunch include?
First of all, let's avoid preparing food at the last minute , leaving long hours between courses, or eating quickly. Meals should be varied, complete, and tailored to each person's needs.
The first course: pasta, rice, whole grains; lentils, chickpeas, beans, carrots, whole-wheat bread, cabbage, broccoli, or cauliflower. Soup is ideal as a first course. What interests us here is the energy contribution from complex carbohydrates. It's important to eat the right amount of these foods.
The second course ?: Now meats, meat products, fish, or eggs. These foods should be served in moderate amounts without satisfying hunger with protein alone. They can be accompanied with salads, vegetables, legumes, or potatoes .
What to eat for snack and dinner today?
Dinner should be lighter than lunch, and the earlier the better, so you have time to digest and sleep well. You should have at least two hours before bedtime. Based on the menu we've been planning throughout the day, these last two meals will be much lighter and more appropriate for the hunger we feel at this time of day.
What to eat for breakfast? Protein-rich options
- Cut the whole wheat bread into slices.
- Peel an avocado and remove the pit. Mash it with a fork and sprinkle with lemon juice. Add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese and a pinch of salt. Mash everything until it forms a paste.
- Heat a frying pan with a little oil on the bottom. When it reaches maximum temperature, reduce the heat and add one egg per person. Cook until the egg white turns a deep white, then cover and cook for 5 more minutes until the yolk is cooked.
- Spread the base of a slice of bread with avocado paste and place a boiled egg on top.
- Prepare instant or whole bean coffee, as you prefer. Add half a cup of milk or 1/4 cup of milk.
- Cut a fruit of your choice into pieces and serve in a container on the side.
What to eat today? Here's a complete lunch.
To start, a good salad:
- Chop a bunch of arugula and place it in a salad bowl.
- Cut ½ apple into slices and add to the arugula.
- Season with salt and quinoa , olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Vegetable soup:
- Peel and chop 2 carrots and 1 onion.
- Place everything in a pot with olive oil and salt. Sauté the vegetables for a while while they cook.
- Add a little salt and broth, or hot water with a teaspoon of curry . When the vegetables are cooked, blend everything.
- Finally, add a teaspoon of cream cheese and finish blending.
Pork in a pot:
- Seal a piece of pork in a pot and then add 1 chopped onion along with 1 chopped garlic clove and 1 bell pepper. Cut 1 potato into medium-sized chunks and add it to the pot.
- While the wine continues to cook, with the lid open, add a little wine. When the alcohol evaporates, add a cup of crushed tomatoes. Add a little water, salt, pepper, cumin, and a pinch of spice. Close the lid and simmer for 40-50 minutes.
- After 35 minutes, add a few corn kernels and continue cooking until the corn is cooked.
