leek and cabbage soup

 

(C) TaraBeth - healthy.every.day - NYC

Thursday Afternoon

Food: soup, made with leeks, cabbage, redskin potatoes, carrots, parsley, garlic, and tofu

Body: a 45-minute walk around Hell's kitchen

Mind: a friend from work came over, and her hilarity cracks me up every time

Today I discovered the absolutely amazing hidden gem known as Stiles Farmers Market on 9th Ave.  For less than $5, I got a head of cabbage, two carrots, two leaks, two cloves of garlic, two potatoes, and a bag of fresh parsley.  It was inexpensive, but high quality - and perfect for "working from home because of a broken subway" meal.  Add in some tofu and it's packed with nutrients and flavor; it's really a wonderful warm meal to eat on the couch!  Leave a comment if you'd like the recipe to be posted! :)

Nutritional Highlights: In 2-cups of soup: 250% daily value Vitamin A; 110% daily value Vitamin C; 20% daily value fiber; 140% daily value Vitamin K; 7 grams of protein

Italian flavor

 

© TaraBeth - healthy.every.day - NYC

Wednesday Night

Food: Baked Parmesan-Oregano Tomatoes, a slice of whole grain toast, and sauteed tofu; 2 pieces of dark chocolate for dessert

Body: A 30-minute walk during lunch today

Mind: Talking to my mom and dad on the phone

Tonight, I made a flavorful dish that I've made many times before (and thus, am using a photo from a few weeks ago).  I used to make it only for dinner, but lately have made it for breakfast, due to inspiration from a friend in Spain who gushes over tomato-based Spanish breakfasts.  These deliciously flavorful tomatoes are great with a slice of toast and some sauteed tofu (protein!) on the side.  Mmm... recipe below!

Nutritional Highlights: about 30-40% daily value vitamin C in the tomato, 15 grams of protein in the 3/4 cup serving of tofu, 3 grams of fiber in the whole wheat toast. Straight up happiness in the dark chocolate.

   © TaraBeth - healthy.every.day - NYC

indulgences

 

© TaraBeth - healthy.every.day - NYC

Monday Afternoon

Food: tofu pad thai, vegetable dumplings, vegetable spring rolls; tart frozen yogurt with dark chocolate chips and fresh strawberries

Body: a 30-minute stroll around Union Square

Mind: catching up with a friend while lunching and getting manicures

Today I had lunch scheduled with a friend, Rebecca, who I used to work with in Boston.  It had been about a year since we'd seen each other and I was thrilled to meet up at Bodhi Tree, a charming Thai restaurant in the East Village.  They have a fantastic lunch deal where you get two appetizers and an entree for around $8 - sign me up!  While not the healthiest of fare, I indulged in tofu pad thai with lemon juice and two, small, vegetable side dishes.  After lunch, Rebecca insisted we visit a frozen yogurt joined called 16 Handles, where I further indulged in the original tart topped with dark chocolate chips and strawberry slices.  The perfect "treat myself" lunch as we headed in for manicures! :)

Nutritional Highlights: approximately 13 grams of protein in the pad thai; 30% daily value vitamin C in the strawberries