The Classic BLT, Nufiwa-Style
1 loaf of whole wheat bread, sliced (I love the Honey Whole Wheat Bread from Great Harvest Bread)
1 jar Olive Oil mayonnaise
4 (juicy) tomatoes
Crisp lettuce (I use romaine)
Several pieces bacon (always high quality, thin cut, uncured, without nitrates; Applegate Naturals is a good brand)
Serve with: sliced watermelon, tossed salad, cooked corn on the cob, steamed green beans
Slice the tomatoes and wash the lettuce. Cook the bacon (I place several pieces of raw bacon on a dinner plate in between paper towels and cook in the microwave for 3 minutes at a time until crisp).
Spread some mayonnaise on a piece of whole wheat bread, pile on a bunch of tomatoes and lettuce, and then add a few halved bacon pieces before topping with another piece of whole wheat bread. Enjoy with a tossed green salad, sliced watermelon and cooked corn on the cob.
Why This Meal is Nufiwa
First, a word about bacon. Bacon is NOT good for you! Bacon is often full of nitrates and other chemicals that are definitively linked to colorectal cancer. It is high in sodium which can increase your blood pressure. It is also high in saturated fats and cholesterol which are tied to heart disease. It is NOT good for you.
But I know that for a lot of people, it’s really fun to eat. I get it.
This meal is a great example of why nufiwa works. If you are making sure that you are filling yourself with foods that are full of fiber, water, and nutrients, your body can handle a piece of bacon or two. Eating nufiwa ensures that the bulk of what you are eating is beneficial for your body. It also provides your body with the nutrients it needs to fight off the diseases that could possibly come from a piece of bacon.
Remember the goal is to fill your plate with 75% nufiwa foods. Add a tossed green salad, watermelon, corn on the cob, steamed green beans, and any other fruits/veggies you’d like to get to your 75%. If you eat a BLT this way, your meal is definitely nufiwa (congrats!).