Make eating enjoyable again!
There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and find some easy to make, follow and enjoy recipes. I hope you enjoy my meal and snack ideas below.
This page is full of suggestions for meals and snacks for anyone but especially for those going through a stomach cancer journey or after a TG or PG. For those of us living without a stomach calories and protein are very important! Eating 4-6 mini meals a day with snacking and staying hydrated in-between can be a full time job, but if I can do it so can you!
All below recipes are made with clean organic ingredients and zero refined sugars. All sweetness in the recipes come from honey, dates, fruit, or maple syrup. All dairy is organic and made with the smallest amount of ingredients. All meat and eggs are organic and grass fed. All fish is wild caught.
The ingredients selected below are selected on purpose. Each recipe has a purpose, healthy calories, anti cancer properties and or anti inflammation.
Breakfast
Blueberry Scones
Homemade blueberry scones, made with 5 ingredients : greek yogurt, flour, baking powder, salt, egg. Super easy and loaded with 11 grams of protein! Add protein powder for a bigger punch!
Above : 10 oz scone
Kiwi with Yogurt and Bee Pollen
Above : 2 kiwis with 1/2 cup greek yogurt, sprinkles of bee pollen
Blueberry Bagel and Cream Cheese
Homemade blueberry bagel, made with 3 ingredients : 1 cup greek yogurt, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda. Super easy and loaded with 11 grams of protein! Add protein powder for a bigger punch!
Above : 1 bagel and 2 oz of organic cream cheese (I eat one half and then second half 1/2 hour later)
Banana Protein Pancakes
Homemade banana protein pancakes, made with just a few ingredients : 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt, 1 cups flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 ripe banana & (optional scoop of protein powder) and a bit of honey! Super easy and loaded with over 10GB grams of protein (in 2 pancakes) ! Add protein powder for a bigger punch! Adding berries is optional!
Above : 2 medium sized pancakes
Sourdough Toast Twins
Fried egg (fried in butter, extra virgin olive oil EVOO or tallow) placed on half a piece of sourdough toast, Add Turmeric and black pepper. Sliced figs and cottage cheese on half piece of sourdough toast.
Above : 1 piece of toast, 1 egg (6g protein) , 2 figs, 1/2 cottage cheese (whole milk 11g protein)
Fried Egg on Sourdough with Kiwi and Dates
Fried egg in butter, extra virgin olive oil, or tallow. Toast sourdough and place egg on top. Sprinkle with Turmeric and black pepper. Slice one kiwi and add 2 dates.
Above : 2 dates, half slice of toast, 1 slice of cheese with 1 egg (7g protein) , 1 kiwi (rich in Vitamins K, C, E and folate and potassium)
Scrambled Egg on Sourdough with Kiwi
Scramble egg in butter, extra virgin olive oil, or tallow, sprinkle with Turmeric and black pepper.. Toast sourdough and place egg on top add broccoli sprouts on top.
Kiwi (high in FIBER and helps to repair DNA. Good source of Vitamins K, C, E and folate and potassium).
Above : 1 kiwi, 1 egg (7g protein), layer of sprouts
Fried Egg on Sourdough with Cottage Cheese and Broccoli Sprouts
Fried egg in butter, extra virgin olive oil, or tallow, sprinkle with Turmeric and black pepper.. Toast sourdough, spread cottage cheese on top, followed by broccoli sprouts and place egg on top on top.
Above : 1 egg (7g protein), 1/2 cup cottage cheese (12g protein) & layer of sprouts (high in sulforaphane an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant)
Sourdough French Toast with honey and a side of blueberries
Scramble 1 egg in a bowl and add a sprinkle of cinnamon, soak the break in the egg mixture. Cook on Medium heat until brown on both sides. Plate the slices (I add butter on top) drizzle with honey to liking. Wash blueberries ( I like to soak in a bowl with water and baking soda to clean) add 1/2 cup to your plate and enjoy!
Above : 1 egg (7g protein), 1 slice sourdough bread, drizzle of raw honey (I love Lineage Provisions - link found on product page) & 1/2 cup blueberries
Hard boiled egg, avocado & pea sprouts
Hard boiled egg with turmeric and black pepper sprinkled on top. Sliced avocado and pea sprouts as a side.
Above : 1 hard boiled egg (7g protein) 1/2 avocado (2g protein and 14g good fats)
Daily Meal Ideas
Sourdough Bread with Cottage Cheese
Toasted sourdough with cottage cheese topped with broccoli sprouts, sliced cherry tomatoesn drizzled EVOO on top.
Above : 3 cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cottage cheese, layer of sprouts
Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken and BrocColi
Super quick easy meal! Marinated chicken in soy sauce and 1 tlbs of ginger with salt and pepper. Pesto was just a huge handful of basil, olive oil and salt and pepper. Sauté broccoli in olive oil salt and pepper with garlic powder.
Above : 1cup of pasta, 1 cup of chicken, 1 cup broccoli
sourdough pasta with quick homemade tomato sauce
Sourdough pasta is so yummy! This homemade quick tomato sauce is easy and so good. Saute' one white onion with salt and pepper and garlic. Add 2 small cans or 1 large of tomatoes. Cook down and add a huge handful of chopped basil. I add freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste.
Above : 1 Cup of pasta
sourdough Tri colored pasta with Wild Caught Salmon and sauted Spinach
Sourdough Tri colored pasta is so easy, little chopped basil and olive oil. Sauté spinach one white small onion with salt and pepper and garlic.
Above : 1 Cup of pasta, 1/2 cup cooked spinach (3mg iron) , 3 oz salmon (17g protien)
Grilled Chicken with Sauted Broccoli
Grilled Chicken in soy sauce, ginger, sesame seed marinade. Broccoli sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Above : 1 small thinly sliced chicken breast, 1 cup broccoli
Roasted CHICKEN WITH SAUTED BROCCOLI with Sourdough Toast
Roast Chicken breast. Broccoli sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sourdough bread toasted with butter.
Above : 1 slice of toast, 1/2 broccoli, 1/2 cup chicken
Sautéed Zucchini, Yellow Pepper, Canneoilli Beans with Basil
Super quick easy sauté. Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan, add in cubbed Zucchini and sliced yellow peppers. Add some salt and pepper and garlic to taste. Saute' until tender. Add in beans. Cook for 5 min. Add shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Above : 1 1/2 cups total
Grilled Chicken with pasta Salad and Sautéed Broccolli
Super quick easy sauté. Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan, add broccoli and some salt and pepper and garlic to taste. Saute' until tender. Cook grilled chicken ( marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil and powder ginger) Pasta salad - pasta, cubes of buratta cheese, sliced small tomatoes, chopped peppers, basil.
Above : 6 oz of chicken, half cup pasta salad, 1/2 cup broccoli
Sauteed tomatoes and red onion with pea sprouts on sourdough
Super quick easy sauté. Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan, add chopped tomatoes and chopped red onion with salt and pepper and garlic to taste. Saute' until tender. Toast the bread, apply thin pile of sprouts, add a good portion about a cup on the sautéed veggies then add extra organic EVOO drizzled to top it all off.
Above : 1 slice of sourdough, 1/2 cup sautéed veggies 1/2 sprouts
Cooked Tomatoes and EVOO : cooking tomatoes with olive oil is the enhanced absorption of lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, known for its potential to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer
Baked Wild caught Halibut with green beans
Easy baked white fish, can be Cod, Halibut, Scrod etc. You can totally get creative with this by making your own variation to the breadcrumb mixture. ! Make an egg wash and dip the fish, then roll the fish in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on in pan or on a baking dish/tray. Cook on 375 for 15-20 minutes. Or until the fish is flakey. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top. Saute' chopped or minced garlic in a pan until fragrant, add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes for al dente and 5 or very soft.
White fish : good source of protein and omega 3s.
Green Beans : high in Vit K and Fiber
Sourdough toast with cottage cheese & Veggies
Toast your slice of sourdough bread and spread 1/2 cup cottage cheese. Slice up some of your favorite veggies about a 1/2 cup. Above I used sliced tomato and cucumber. Then always drizzle some EVOO on top!
Sourdough toast is known for it's ability to be easily digestible and has some probiotics.
Tomatoes : high in Lycopene (antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color and may reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease), Vit K, Vit C and potassium.
Cucumbers : perfect for hydration!!!
Cottage Cheese : good source of protein and calcium
Daily Snack Ideas
Grandy Organics granola and matcha tea
One cup for granola (I love the brand in the picture, sweetened by honey only!) Cut of matcha tea, so good for you and has been said to have cancer fighting ingredients.
Homemade Date chocolate chip cookies
Super quick easy, healthy and delicious!
Dates : high in fiber which is great for gut health
Charcuterie Plate
10 small slices of cheddar cheese, sourdough crackers with sea salt, a couple pickles and a handful of olives!
Pickles : great for gut health, antioxidants and electrolytes
Olives : are full of heathy fats, antioxidants, fiber, and probiotics
Sourdough : can improve gut health and contains antioxidants
Cheddar Cheese : good source of protein and calcium
Frozen cherries
Frozen cherries are a perfect night's snack.
Above : 1 cup
Antioxidants: Cherries contain high levels of antioxidants; vitamin C, polyphenols, and anthocyanins. These antioxidants help protect cells from damage and reduce inflammation. Potassium: excellent source of potassium, an essential for maintaining healthy blood pressure & heart function.
Fiber: good source of dietary fiber, which promotes digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Vitamin C: good source, an antioxidant that supports immune function and collagen production.
Magnesium: contain a moderate amount of magnesium, which is essential for bone health and muscle function.
sliced figs drizzled with honey and bee pollen
Sliced 4 figs, drizzle organic honey on top, sprinkle some bee pollen to top off the dish!
Above : 4 figs
Figs are packed with Potassium which helps regulate blood pressure by offsetting the effects of sodium and antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids.
Honey : full of antioxidants, probiotics and has anti inflammatory properties.
Matcha and frothed whole milk
Hydration is so important! I am not the best at drinking water so I try to think of other drinks that are packed with anti-oxidants and cancer fighting properties. Matcha is one of those! Super high in EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a powerful antioxidant that may protect against cell damage, Fiber which supports digestive health, Chlorophyll a green pigment that may have anti-inflammatory properties, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron. While milk packs in a bit of protein and fat.
organic Milk Thistle tea
Perfect way to naturally detox your liver
Berries Berries Berries
Fresh organic fruit is always a good option for snacking, hydration and calories! I soak the berries in a big bowl with 5 cups water and 5 tbls of baking soda (great for cleaning and getting rid of pesticides)
Berries : antioxidant power house
Nuts and dried fruit
Organic pecans, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried raisins (no sugar added) and dried cranberries (no sugar added)
This makes for a great grab and go snack. I keep some in glass jars in my car and on the counter at all times. When I see it I grab a handful.
Walnuts : full of antioxidants to fight inflammation. Full of polyphenols and omega-3s, may help protect against certain types of cancer.
Pecans : great source folic acid, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin E
Pumpkin Seeds : contain healthy fats, protein, fiber, and important minerals like magnesium, zinc (immunity) , and iron
Dried Cranberries : rich in antioxidants, such as proanthocyanidins, which protect cells from oxidative damage and reduce inflammation.
Raisins : good source of fiber and antioxidants