ALANNA'S SALAD WITH DOLMAS, PITA AND COOKIE: GRADE C-

Posted by Alanna Fincke

Here's what I had for lunch today:

• Salad with Stuffed Grape Leaves
• Pita Bread
• Chocolate Chip Cookie

Grade: C-

Alright, so I'm nearing the end of the 30-day Challenge and I still hit a few bumps on the road to healthy living. I simply focus on continuing my efforts as opposed to being sidetracked by a few lousy choices. Whew, now I feel better letting you know that the only healthy thing about this lunch is the vegetables. It sorely lacks protein and the smattering of feta doesn’t cut it, not to mention that this cheese is high in saturated fat. Grape leaves (or dolmas) are typically stuffed with a white rice filling, and these were no exception. Thus, there was no source of protein, healthy carbs, or fiber there. (And although you might think grape leaves are high in fiber, according to the USDA nutrients database, there isn’t much.) Adding insult to injury, were my pita bread and cookie accompaniments. Yes, let's all say it together, "sugar crash!" I'll be starving in an hour.

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Comments

[Linda Gail]

Alanna:)
It still looks like a good lunch. Again it was a case of taste good over good sense. I know that as the challenge comes to an end you will continue to try hard to make the right choices for your lunches and all your meals and snacks. Thanks for letting us be a part of the challenge with you.
Love and Luck
Linda Gail