Whole Family Whole30 Wk4

We're nearing the end of our first 30 days of the Whole 30 plan. We've made some allowances and adjustments this week for the children. Their bodies seem to be craving more food than before, so we've had to replenish our snack foods of bananas, apples and pears more than usual. My husband and I did treat ourselves to some Coconut Milk Ice Cream and store bought kefir/kombucha soda. Overall it's been a really great plan and we hope to make it a regular eating strategy. I think the only times we'll go off plan is when it comes to visiting others or being away from home during meal time. All week we were sick with a cold/cough that never wanted to let go. However, we stuck to our good foods, stayed positive by supporting each other, and lost more weight.

Things we talked about with the kids this week was what they missed most. We hoped we could find new recipes to accommodate for what we felt was getting left out or being craved. Most common was quick foods such as PB&J sandwiches, Breakfast Cereal, Cow's Milk and Cheese.
*We learned that cheese can be addicting for a good, scientific reason!
*We decided the kids could try cow's milk again if they really didn't enjoy Almond Milk.
*We found a recipe for Cinnamon Apple Cereal that was compliant to Whole30.
*Our Costco finally stocked Almond Butter at a price we could afford to use regularily.

 

Our Whole Family Whole30 Meal Plan (here) gave me good ideas for our fourth week. I found most of the recipes using Pinterest and my own recipes. Yet, finally at a point where I'm making my own versions or creating without looking at the recipe. [Print Week 4 Menu Here]

Wk4 Day22
B: Scrambled Eggs w Pineapple and Grapes
Eggs w Grapes-Pineapple

L: Turkey Zucchini Meatballs (leftovers) w Potato Fries
Turkey Poppers w Potato Fries Turkey Nuggets and Fries
Snack: Grapes and Blueberry Pomegranate Water Kefir

S: Pomegranate Habanero Shredded Beef (pinterest) with Green Beans



Hubby's Take-Out
Hubbys Takeout Eggs w Grapes-Pineapple



Wk4 Day23
B: Bacon Butternut Squash Hash
Bacon Butternut Squash Apple Hash
L: Tuna Cucumber Salad


Snack: Dried Apple Slices

S: Coconut Lime Crusted Chicken (recipe) w Cilantro Cauli-Rice
Coconut Lime Crusted Chicken w Cilantro Caulirice
*Made the breading w Coconut Flour, and do not recommend it. It was VERY dry and powdery. The rice was the same kind of texture and color making it a very bland choice. Add some greens and use almond flour.


Wk4 Day24
B: Bell Pepper Flowers w Eggs
Flower Power Fried Eggs
L: Strawberry Spinach Chicken Salad w Pomegranate Vinagrette
*Vinagrette: Pom Juice, Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Rosemary, Onion and S&P blended
Strawberry Chicken Salad w Pom Vinagrette
Snack: Dried Apple Slices

S: Pomegranate Pork Chops (leftovers) w Green Beans



Wk4 Day25
B: Cinnamon Apple Crunch Cereal
Cinnamon Apple Crunch for cold cereal Cinnamon Apple Crunch for cold cereal
L: Chicken Salad over lettuce w Berries and Clementines
*Cold Chicken, Celery, Apple, Grn Onion, Slivered Almonds, Mayo, Dijon Mustard
Chicken Apple Salad w fruit Chicken Apple Salad
Snack: Celery w Almond Butter


S: Venison Bologna w Sauerkraut and Mashed Potatoes



Wk4 Day26
B: Blueberry Mango Chia Popscicles (w a hint of cloves)
Blueberry Mango Chia Popsicles w clove
L: Deli Meat Sandwiches (Chicken or Beef) w Sweet Peppers and Carrot Sticks

Deli Rotisseri Chicken Wraps w Bell Peppers n Carrots
Snack: Jicama and Carrots w Guac


S: Slowcooker Chicken Vegetable Soup

*Chicken, Broth, Carrots, Celery, Onion, Bean Sprouts, Seasoning 
Chicken Soup w bean sprouts
Hubby's Take-Out

Hubbys Takeout Deli Wraps w Carrot sticks
Wk4 Day27
B: Scrambled Eggs w Broccoli and Sausage


L: Taco Salad or Sweet Potato Chip Nachos (w beef premade Day15)
Taco Salad Taco w Caulirice and Sw Potato Chips
Snack: Mixed Berries w Coconut Whipped Cream
Paleo Angelfood Cake w Berries and Coconut Whip Cream
S: Chicken Drummies and Sweet Potato Fries


Wk4 Day28
B: Baked Cinnamon Pears


L: Bratwurst and Veggie Chips


Snack: Salami and Pickles


S: Basil Tomato Sauce and Ground Beef w Zucchini Noodles "zoodles"


Some other ideas you might try
Grilled New York Strip and Sweet Potato Salad with Chili Lime Dressing (pinterest)
Paleo Chicken Tenders (recipe, omit honey) with Julienne Veggie StirFry (pinterest or this Rainbow Slaw)
Slow cooker Chicken Fajitas (served in lettuce) (pinterest)

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