Of Fruit Bombs and Polenta Cake

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This is one in a series of food photo diary posts in which I track my food in pictures. I’m also counting my calories. Read all about it in this post or click here to view a detailed breakdown of my calorie intake in a nifty spreadsheet.

Diary for Thursday, June 4, 2009

Calories in: 1,608
Calories out: 1,847
Deficit: -239

Breakfast

Crepalicious Fruitbomb

Fruit Bomb Breakfast Crepes

Buckwheat crepes with half a peach, half a banana, half an apple, some blueberries, and 40g of natural yogurt. Plus a little blackberry jam to sweeten the deal.

Calories: 297
Protein: 11g
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 55g

Snack

Yogurt with blueberries, honey and seeds

Yogurt with Blueberries, Honey and Seeds

100g of natural yogurt with sunflower and pumpkin seeds, plus about 10 blueberries and a drizzle of honey

Calories: 166
Protein: 7g
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 17g

Walk

Three-park walk with Tim.
Calories burned: ~250

Lunch

Hot sauce glazed tempeh with grilled onion, quinoa and salad

Hot Sauce Glazed Tempeh with Grilled Onions and Quinoa

Greek Salad

About 60g of cooked quinoa and 50g of tempeh, plus a Greek-style salad with romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, kalamata olives, lemon juice, olive oil and oregano.

Calories: 360
Protein: 11g
Fat: 13g
Carbs: 53g

Snack

Orange Polenta Cake

Orange Polenta Cake

Made with ground almonds and loads of sugar and butter, this cake is the bomb, both in flavor and calories. I want more.

Calories: 219
Protein: 4g
Fat: 13g
Carbs: 24g

Dinner

Tofu Stir Fry

Tofu Stir Fry

Calories: 408
Protein: 12
Fat: 18
Carbs: 43

Dessert

Fruit, fruit, fruit

Half an orange, half a banana, and some leftover banana-avo smoothie. This was an impulse, so no time for a photo.

Calories: 157
Protein: 2.7
Fat: 4.3
Carbs: 30.8

Related posts:

  1. In Search of a Better Smoothie
  2. Running Deficits
  3. Joggers want fruit while swimmers want biscuits?
  4. My High Fat Diet?
  5. Where do Calories come from?

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2 comments to Of Fruit Bombs and Polenta Cake

  • I just read through some of your old posts because I’m starting to count calories tomorrow. Just for awhile, I’ve been eating lots o’junk and want to get back on track. Journaling ALWAYS keeps me accountable!

  • Hope my food diary posts help. How’s journalling going? I think it’s a pain in the ass yet somewhat addictive. It is a good way to get back on track and “reset” eating habits. Hope it’s going well! =)

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