Mango

Bike, Swim, Grill

August 19, 2008
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I decided in honor of the Olympics I would swim today. I consider myself a pretty good swimmer considering I have never participated in any organized swimming, but I just don’t like doing it that much. One reason I don’t like swimming for exercise is I don’t like the whole process of being wet and [...]

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The (Almost) Perfect Salad

May 17, 2008
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No salad can be perfect without crumbled goat’s cheese!! But I was all out. But First, Breakfast I started today with some hot plain tea – Earl Gray Lavender – while I debated what to have for breakfast. I settled on cold cereal (Kashi H2H + TJ High Fiber Fruit and Nut) with banana + [...]

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It Takes Two To Mango

April 25, 2008
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Happy Friday!! Mango + Almond Oatmeal with Trader Joe’s Macadamia-Cashew Butter I think it was BethT that pointed out that SELF Magazine recently had a blurb about the benefits of combining mango and almonds. I have to say, it’s quite a delicious combination too Today’s bowl of oats was half vanilla hemp milk, half water, [...]

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Lip-Smackin’ Leftovers

April 17, 2008
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Surprisingly Filling, Flavorful + Delicious!  Pan-toasted tortillas topped with leftover kidney beans and tofu, microwaved with some cumin and hot sauce accompanied by a mango-cilantro-jalopeno-avocado-lime compote and a dollop of greek yogurt! I looked at this plate and thought “There’s no way that’ll fill me up” but didn’t feel like preparing any sides (likely carrot [...]

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Brighten My Day

April 8, 2008
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Fresh flowers from our garden! I picked them right after my workout and within 20 minutes they had opened up beautifully. We’re getting some sun today but this has been the Gloomiest April EVER. I hope I haven’t been too grumpy on you guys! Workout was fun (elliptical and abs, as predicted) – I feel [...]

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Just Another…

April 7, 2008
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…lunch on campus. Nothing exciting here! But I did realize we only have THREE weeks of class left. WOO HOO!! This semester has been tough with 6 courses and 2 labs. While my courses will get harder as I progress into upper level nutrition classes, I should never have this many at once, so I’m [...]

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Hot Dog + Fries!

April 2, 2008
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From the moment I bought these buns I’ve been waiting to make this breakfast – the timing had to be right Those who like PB+Banana sandwiches should consider hot dog buns – no banana slicing necessary or slippery slices sliding out of the sandwich! I love these buns! They come frozen (as most Food for [...]

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