Quick Chart for Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh

I was on the hunt for a chart that would help me figure out the best way to store my fruits and veggies to keep them fresh. I have gotten tired of throwing money away. I hope this chart helps someone.

Store in Refrigerator Apples (storage >7 days) Apricots Cantaloupe Figs Honeydew Artichokes Asparagus Beets Blackberries  Blueberries  Broccoli  Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots  Cauliflower  Celery Cherries Corn  Grapes Green beans Green onions  Herbs (except basil) Lima beans Leafy vegetables Leeks Lettuce  Mushrooms  Okra  Peas  Plums  Radishes  Raspberries  Spinach Sprouts Strawberries  Summer squash Yellow squash Zucchini

Store on Countertop Apples (storage < 7 days) Bananas Tomatoes Basil Cucumbers Eggplant Garlic Ginger Grapefruit Jicama Lemons Limes Mangoes Oranges Papayas Peppers Persimmons Pineapple Plantains Pomegranates Watermelon Store in a Cool, Dry Place Acorn squash Butternut squash Onions (away from potatoes) Potatoes (away from onions) Pumpkins Spaghetti squash Sweet potatoes Winter squash Ripen on Counter, Then Refrigerate Avocados Nectarines Peaches Pears Plums Kiwi

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Meal Plan for 4/29 - 5/4

Hello All!!!

I'm working on my menu for this week a little late. I'm also making my grocery list at the same time. I never did make it last week so I have a few things that I need to add to my last list. Sadly, I was scheduled to go on yesterday but was feeling lazy and for that most of my coupons expired. It just dawned on me while I was writing this post. It's a shame but lesson learned.

Here goes the menu for this week:

Mon and Tues: Baked chicken and green beans

Wed: 

Lunch: Egg Drop Soup and grilled chicken breast
Dinner: Buffalo Wings

Thur: 

Breakfast: Green Juice III w/w/1 scoop of BioPro Protein and KyoGreen
Lunch:  Grilled Salmon and Steamed Broccoli
Dinner: Turkey Burger w/cheese, mayo, ketchup, and turkey bacon

Fri:

Breakfast: Green Juice I w/1 scoop of BioPro Protein and KyoGreen
Lunch: Chicken and Spinach salad
Dinner: Steak w/onion, pepper, and mushrooms & Shrimp Alfredo using Dreamfield's Pasta or Tofu noodles

Sat:


Breakfast: Green Juice II w/1 scoop of BioPro Protein and KyoGreen
Lunch: Fried Cheese and Bacon Cheeseburger
Dinner: Tuna on a Spinach Salad (spinach, olives, bacon bits, feta, and dressing)

I normally don't eat breakfast but I'm trying to add juice in after runs and workouts. I slacked earlier this week and I have a busy day today so a juice today is out of the question. Also, I have a review coming for the BioPro Protein.

What's on your menu for this week?

Meal Plan for 4/21- 4/27

Hello Low Carber!

I need to get back to posting my meals for the week. You will notice I do have a few complex carbs in the mix for the week because I'm upping my cardio and adding strength training back in. I adding the carbs on the days I run and workout. Friday and Saturday evenings are in limbo. I have friends coming in town for a hair show this weekend and I already know Fri I will be having Chicken and Waffles at Gladys Knight's restaurant. Saturday, I'm not sure if the ladies want to go out or have me cook. I do know I will try to find a low carb option on the menu of where ever we go.

 Lastly, I'm still doing intermittent fasting but I opened up my eating menu to 2pm - 10pm. This should be more than enough time for me to eat a nice lunch and dinner. If you are wondering why so late, I'm up normally until 2 or 3 am and I've been known to forget to eat. This helps me eat when I remember without guilt and not be hungry in the middle of then night.

Here is the plan so far:

Sun:
        Lunch: I forgot to eat lunch today and doubled the amount for dinner, except the broccoli.      I  just had one portion of that b/c it is high in carbs.
        Dinner: Baked chicken breast, broccoli w/cheese, and sauteed mushrooms

Mon:
         Lunch: Green juice w/a scoop of unsweetened and unflavored protein powder
         Dinner: Baked Chicken Parmesan w/broccoli

Tues:
          Lunch: Oatmeal w/pecans, peanut butter, almond milk, and protein powder
          Dinner: Chicken Roll Ups and green beans

Wed:
            Lunch: Baked wings and tomatoes w/mozzarella
            Dinner: Corned beef and cabbage

Thurs:
           Lunch: Baked Tilapia and salad
           Dinner: Corned beef and cabbage

Fri:
      Lunch: Juice w/a scoop of protein powder
      Snack: Tomatoes and mozzarella
      Dinner: Chicken and waffles w/butter and syrup?

Sat:
       Lunch: Bacon and eggs
       Dinner: Unsure

I plan on running and working out three times each this week. I'm going to run Mon, Tues and Fri. I plan to lift weights on Mon, Wed, and Fri. On Wed and Thurs I will workout using a video, ONdemand, or the elliptical