mclongbrake Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm currently planning my second Whole30, over a year after I completed my first. I'm wondering about meal variety. I tend to be a creature of habit and eat very similar things. For example, I have eaten the same breakfast every day since my January 2014 Whole30 (eggs with bell pepper, onion, spinach; a side of fruit; coffee; and post-Whole30 a piece of homemade bread). I don't get bored eating things and I find it incredibly tasty and satisfying. Likewise, I tend to make the same foods for dinner with minor variations: chicken of some sort, pot roast, meatballs, taco meat, BBQ pork, and blackened pork chops. Same with veggies. I love roasted broccoli, carrots, and sweet potato. Sautéed green beans with onion, mashed cauliflower, cauliflower rice, onions and peppers. Spaghetti squash is one of my favorites, as are summer squash and zucchini. Salads are okay, but not a frequent meal for us. We did try new things last Whole30 (and liked them!), but I'm just wondering if I need to do more with variety in terms of meat and veggies or is it okay to rotate through the same types of basic meals if we like them and don't feel bored eating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted February 12, 2015 Administrators Share Posted February 12, 2015 That actually looks like a pretty decent variety to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBC Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Search websites bookmark interesting recipes and make a weekly meal plan. Try a new dish every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclongbrake Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Thanks! I try new recipes fairly frequently, but usually within the framework of things we already like. For example, these week I'm making NomNomPaleo's Whole Chicken in the crock pot. I've never cooked a whole chicken, but we eat chicken frequently. So do I need to choose a new protein, or is changing the way I cook a typical protein enough. I never cook fish or other seafood. Is that something I need to incorporate into my diet (and what is the reason to do so), or is it something I can omit as long as I am happy, satisfied, and not bored with my current proteins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 > I never cook fish or other seafood. Is that something I need to incorporate into my diet (and what is the reason to do so), or is it something I can omit as long as I am happy, satisfied, and not bored with my current proteins? Fish is good for Omega-3's, so if your current protein choices are not of the grass-fed/pastured variety, it might help a bit to add some fish, and plankton, and sea greens, and protein from the sea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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