Happy and successful cooking doesn’t rely only on know-how; it comes from the heart, makes great demands on the palate and needs enthusiasm and a deep love of food to bring it to life~Georges Blanc
Mother Earth Meals wants to help you make your meal planning, healthy, easy and quick. Check out our ideas for building the perfect breakfast or lunch. Start with 1 basic and then add a protein, fruits or vegetables and nutrition/flavor-enhancers to create a delicious and nutritious meal.
Breakfast
| Basics | Cold or Hot Cereal - unsweetened | Yogurt - Greek | Whole Grain Bread, Waffles, Pancakes |
| Protein | Omega-3 Eggs, Egg Whites, Cheese, Milk | Tofu, Protein Supplement (Soy or Whey) | Natural Peanut/Almond Butter or Nuts - almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, pistachios |
| Fruit/Vegetables | Fruit - fresh, frozen or dried | Vegetables - mushrooms, onions, spinach, peppers | Olives, Artichokes, Sun-dried Tomatoes |
| Finishing Touches | Ground Flax Seed | Agave Nectar | Spices - cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, vanilla (bean, paste, extract) |
Lunch
| Basics | Whole Grain Bread | Whole Grain Pasta | Brown Rice | Greens - any type |
| Protein | Seafood, Shellfish | Poultry, Beef | Tofu, Eggs | Beans, Lentils, Quinoa, Wheatberry |
| Fruit/Vegetables | Fruit - berries, citrus, apples, pears, bananas | Raw vegetables - onion, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, mushrooms | Roasted vegetables - root vegetables, tomatoes, fennel, bell pepper | Olives, artichokes, capers, sun-dried tomatoes |
| Finishing Touches | Salsa, Salsa Verde, Pesto, Chutney | Tzaziki, Hummus | Cheese | Almonds, Pine Nuts, Pecans, Walnuts, Pistachios |