After a very indulgent weekend of food and wine, I felt pretty bloated and gross. So I went to the farmer’s market and bought a bunch of green fruits and vegetables. I actually didn’t realize that nearly everything I bought was green until I got home.
Green apples, broccoli, lettuce, zucchini, kale, avocados, spinach that you can’t see and limes. I think my body was subconsciously telling me something, that it needed cleansing food. I also got some red grapes, but they didn’t go with the green theme.
I know that some people rely on greasy food to combat a hangover, but I honestly find myself craving healthy food, especially vegetables when I’ve had too much to drink the night before. When I used to go out a lot, I would often get a Whole Foods salad the next morning while all my friends were getting Chik Fil-A or Waffle House. I never said I was normal. It works for me.
I wanted to get some of those chia muffins while I was at the market, but they were out. Guess I shouldn’t go on Sunday nights. Next time.
I did, however, get the ingredients to make veggie burgers and corn for tonight. I originally thought about grilling them, but by the time we got home from the gym and showered and everything, it was already 8 so we just baked the veggie burgers and corn. I used Mama Pea’s veggie burger recipe and followed it to the T.
With the burgers, we had a side of corn. I coated the corn with 1/2 tbsp melted Earth Balance, lime juice, chili powder and salt, wrapped them up in foil and baked them for 20 minutes. This was an easy and satisfying weeknight meal.
Long weekend this weekend! We’re actually going to Las Vegas. I’ve never been. Any recommendations?
Im with you! I crave fruits and veggies after indulgent weekends. Mmm fresh grapes! Dinner looks fantastic
So jealous you are going to Vegas!
Have fun in Vegas!
It looks like your body was telling you to make some awesome green juice
I hope you are feeling better!
I absolutely crave fresh, clean fruits and veggies after a weekend (or even just a night) of indulgence. It helps the body feel refreshed and ready to start over again.
I do the same thing! Sunday I ate carrot sticks, celery, and beet pesto followed up with a couple of massive green smoothies. That and a good sweat are the best detoxes I know.
Have fun in Vegas!!! (Bring yer greens!)
I’ve never been to Vegas either…have fun!!
Yum! That looks delish. I crave ‘cleansing’ food too when I have eaten or drank a bit much the day before too. Not weird
Vegas! For what? I’ve been a few times! um…check out the voodoo lounge, because I never got to go there and hear it’s pretty cool, not too club-y (I am not a clubber!).
We’re not really going for any particular reason. It’s Jason’s birthday on the 6th and we had a bunch of frequent flyer miles basically. I’m not a clubber either.
I always crave salty food when i’m hungover (unfortunately).
I went to a Vegas for a work trip a few years ago and had a lot of fun. I’m not a gambler but the pool at our hotel was really nice (Caesar’s palace). We ate at Bobby Flay’s restaurant and it was good…I also spotted him and geeked out. Have a great time!
Vegas, how cool! Have a great time. You’ll probably be eating a lot of salads for breakfast if you do Vegas right at night.
Haha, good point.
I’m doing the same today: lotsa veggies. Last night was super great for me and today all I want are veggies and fruit.
I have not seen the chia muffins at the dekalb farmer’s market the past several times I’ve been…maybe they stopped making them?
You got engaged?! Congrats!
They had the little label for the muffins but didn’t have any there. I went at like 7 on a Sunday night so I’m hoping they were just out.
Whole Foods cures everything
You like granny smith apples? I can’t stand them!
Have fun in Las Vegas! I am a total goodie goodie and refuse to gamble or drink, so I don’t have any recommendations
I don’t really gamble either. We’re going to a show so that should be fun.
Oh hey, my friend Kim (coffeepotchronicles.com) lives close to Las Vegas! I might go there some time myself because my friends wanna take me there for my birthday. Haha!
Hope you have fun, Lee!
I love WF salads so much! I wish I had known about them in college.