Headstrong Health: The Psychology of Getting Fit

My plan for tomorrow:

Breakfast: Veggie Egg Scramble- with Sriracha, as always

Lunch: Tuna Salad, Raw Vegetables including Broccoli, Celery, Tomato. (Might decide to add a little hummus or salad dressing to the veggie container in the morning).

Snack: Trail Mix (Raisins, Cashews, Almonds, “Craisins”) about 2-3oz  and a navel orange

Perhaps not for tomorrow, but made it anyway: Guacamole

1. Avocado-Tuna Salad

Nix the mayo and mix the Avocado. (Me gusta el aguacate)

Canned tuna (in water to reduce sodium)

Drained the tuna and mixed in avocado, cilantro, and celery. I love me a good crunch in my tuna salad.

Avocado contains healthy fats and antioxidants. Its creamy consistency and mild taste are great for mixing in any type of salad. (It’s high in calories, however, so I didn’t overdo it. I used about half an avocado and made guac with the rest- Recipe below).

2. Veggie Egg Scramble

Next, I sauteed broccoli, tomato, and onion. Scrambled it with 6 eggs so I can divide it up for breakfast over the next 3 days at work. TIP: Use low heat when cooking eggs. 

Breakfast and lunch are ready for tomorrow 🙂

But wait, there’s more!

3. Guacamole 

One does not simply let ripe avocados sit. Mine were starting to turn, so I took the other half of my avocado, opened 2 more, and made Uncle Armando’s Legendary Guacamole – Ole!

The back story: My Aunt Mary studied in Mexico for a few years. In her apartment complex, she met Armando. They began to fall for eachother, but she had to move back to the United States. So for one full year, all they did was exchange letters. He moved to the US, and they were married. 30+ years later, he is the guacamole champion of all the parties. Anywhere Uncle Armando’s guac has gone, it has become the requested dish. If there is no guac at a family party, we feel empty.

So here it is.. but I have to admit, I have never done it quite like him. He claims you must use the perfect avocado, but even if he handed it to me, there’s something magic about the way he does it.. Nonetheless, let’s try it:

1. Perfectly Ripe Avocadoes.  All black, no toughness or brown spots, but not soft with any brown spots.

2. Fresh Limes

3. Salt

Slice the avocado long-ways. Bang your knife into the pit and twist to remove easily. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides, making sure to take out brown spots and the little knot at the ends. Use a fork to mash it up into a creamy consistency. Add 1/2 lime and 1tsp salt, or to taste. I prefer to chop fresh cilantro as Chipotle does.

Simple. Creamy. Delicious.

Have a great day all!