How to Liven up the SCD!

I obviously use salt and pepper. I can put pepper on anything to give something more flavor – I use it on my eggs every morning. However, I try to use salt sparingly... it is one of the things that contributes to a higher blood pressure. Since the SCD is basically eating all authentic, unprocessed food, there is generally less sodium content in everything so I don't feel as guilty.

Coffee:

I wish coffee tasted as good as it smelled. To me, black coffee tastes like heated up rainwater filtered through dirt. I know... horrible analogy. I used to drink coffee with lots of cream and sugar – but that kind of defeats the purpose of drinking it in the first place. It took me about a week to wean myself and I have since replaced the combination with another combination: Ground Cinnamon and Imitation Almond Extract. It's not exactly the same as using sugar/cream – it tastes like there's “something missing.” Nonetheless, it works to fill a void.

Veggies:

When I started the SCD, I used to microwave veggies and eat them plain or seasoned with pepper. Now I switch between raw vegetables, especially if I'm eating peas (my favorite) to adding Salad Supreme seasoning by McCormick. It adds a bit of salty zest as well as a Parmesan cheese flavor. I've been spending more time in the spice aisle lately so it's possible I might find a new concoction soon. I'm always looking for new ideas to switch things up.

Fish:

My most favorite “protein.” I can broil up a mad filet in around 8-minutes flat. I season with oil and McCormick Lemon Pepper and parsley flakes. Simple, and mouth-wateringly delicious. I like to brag about my fish because it's almost too good to be considered diet food.

Grass-Fed Beef:

I have to get creative when working with Grass-Fed Beef because I can only eat so many hamburgers without the condiments and bun. Usually 1-pound of hamburger makes three decent sized burgers, one for each meal. If I make hamburgers, I season with Weber N' Orleans Cajun Grill Creations, Salt, and Pepper. 

Otherwise, I make a casserole. The recipe is below.

1-pound organic grass-fed beef

1-15 ounce canned seasoned black beans, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1-teaspoon oregano

1-medium sized red or green pepper, chopped

1-10 ounce can of Ro*tel OR petite diced tomatoes

1-16 ounce bag of frozen green beans or mixed vegetables

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a lightly greased 9 X 13 X 2 casserole dish, layer the frozen vegetables on the bottom. Follow with the layer of uncooked ground beef. Sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Add onion, red or green pepper, and beans in separate layers. Sprinkle with oregano. Lastly, top with canned tomatoes.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until hamburger is fully cooked.