Hi qtpie!
Good choice for the fast-day meal I think too – tasty and satisfying, no fast-release starches or sugars. (and I love broccoli with a little hard cheese as well ;)) My fast day was a little more, a mix of steamed wild spinach, black-eyed peas, a tablespoon of cooked black rice, dash of salt and fresh lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, cumin, paprika, and minced onion – mix it up as you like!
On the non-fasting days, I think the paradox is that it really doesn’t matter as much what we eat, but often we eat less anyhow!
(here from America as well, not all that far from Chicago where some of the research is going on actually!)
Cheers!