Two classes down and no tests to show for it! Humph. I should be able to get both on Friday, though. Thanks for all of your Brew and Bake enthusiasm!!
I didn’t eat lunch until 1pm – gooooo oatmeal! I was pretty hungry by 1 though, just busy doing computer things. I packed this lunch as I was cooking dinner last night. Same ingredients, morphed!
This sandwich was INCREDIBLE!! I attribute 70% to the Flax Oat Bran GH bread, but I sandwiched a thin slice of tempeh that I saved from dinner in between the slices with a dollop of pumpkin butter. Heaven!
I also made a kale salad. This was raw kale, that I hoped would tenderize in rice wine vinegar, tamari and sesame oil overnight. It did tenderize some, but it was still the rawest I’ve ever eaten kale. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing – it was quite good. Topped with sliced almonds.
The nub of last night’s sweet potato that I had microwaved! I cut off about 1/4 of the giant potato to sneak into my lunch. I’m going to pack these in my lunch more often! I picked it up and just ate it like a sandwich.
And some strawberries. I only ate a few and am saving the rest for snacktime. I’ve got a ton of snacks packed today since I wont be eating dinner until 8:15. I don’t intend to eat all of them, but they’re there if I need them.
Sweet ending: Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart –
Chew On This
Very interesting!
“In a recent University of Virginia study, women who regularly did high-intensity workouts (where they were breathing hard) had significantly less belly flab at the end of a four-month period than exercisers who always work at an easier level – even though both groups burned the same number of calories. Pushing it may increase production of hormones that help burn fat postexercise – and ab flab may be very susceptible to this effect.” – March 2009 SHAPE Magazine
What I Learned Today: Food Science Tidbits
From my notes in class today (I type notes in Powerpoint!). Very interesting that I seem to do everything possible (sugar, protein, fat, agitation) to prevent my oatmeal from gelling! I guess creaminess and gel are opposites.
Things That Affect Gelatinization
1. Ingredients
Sugars – attract water and enhance tenderness. Delay rate of gelatinization.Acids – weaken gel structure and hydrolyze peptide bonds, esp. when added at beginning. Fluid will leak out.
Fats – weaken gel structures. Fat lowers boiling temp. Make more tender gels.
Milk Proteins
Salts
2. Type/concentration of starch
3. Extend of heating and agitation – agitation will weaken gel.Agitation after gelatinization has occurred will break it apart.
A Winner!
I won two jars of Naturally More PB on LiveWell 360*!! Sweeeeeeeeeet! We are just starting to run low! Thanks Sheila!
Peace out folks!
Mariposa says
great lunch!!! i love getting in some greens.. although, i just did share a basket of french fries with my daughter.. so greens should be on my list of things to eat tonight!
Elizabeth (thelongweigh) says
That sweet potato is calling my name! And tempeh is everywhere.. I’m thinking now is the time to try it.
That piece from Shape is really interesting. I carry most of my weight in my stomach unfortunately, so it’s good to know what the high intensity can do for me!
Stacy(IN) says
Hi Kath! I have a GH bread question. Are the recipes the same from location to location? I’ve been baking my own bread for a while but am heading to back to work after a couple work-at-home years and I’m not sure I’ll have time to bake in my schedule. Are all of the breads wholesome from location to location?
SmA033 says
hey kath– i have a question regarding your comment this morning about your resistance on the elliptical– do you ever have any knee or ankle problems b/c of all the high resistance?? i’ve been training for a while, and i’m slowly getting my resistance high w/ellipticals, stairmasters & increasing my speed on the treadmill but if i go up too much, even tho in my mind i feel like i can do it, a couple of days later, my knees tell me otherwise! i’m just wondering if you ever went thru any of that during your training? thanks!
JENNA says
Seems like there was a ton of variety in you lunch today!! Sounds super good and filling!
Maggie says
Great lunch! When I made kale salads I usually just braise it for about 30 seconds in water to make it slightly tender. Works like a charm 🙂
zestycook says
Cool Lunch Kath… I do love sweet potatoes in the microwave!!
zest
VeggieGirl says
SWEET POTATO!!!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Kath, did you know that the BSI this week is Kale and I am the host. You should make a recipe!!
kathleen says
Hi Kath – Just noticed that your link on this post goes to a different website – You reversed the name. You want BrewandBake instead of BakeandBrew :o)
BTW, congrats to your hubby!
Sara says
Yum…sweet potatoes are my new favorite thing. I had some for lunch today too!
Danielle says
Congrats on winning!
Your lunch looks fantastic, love the sweet potato!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I read your post title and said, “What’s a ‘morp-head?” I’m smurt.
That is one crazy sandwich! I dug out my pumpkin butter from the back of the fridge…I hope its still good!
Hope the long afternoon/evening goes by quickly.
Rachel says
Love the belly flab statistic, your sweet p., and the kale salad!
FoodsThatFit says
Yummy lunch! I really like tempeh, but have only had it is savory things, That is a great idea to add it to a sandwich with Pumpkin Butter. Love the info about women who do high intensity workouts!
Rose says
Your lunches are always so well-rounded. Well, all of your food actually! It just made me sit back and look at what I’ve been eating – no wonder I’ve been hungry at times. I can tell I’m missing food groups. Thanks for the reminder!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
I agree with Beadie… you should submit a recipe to BSI!
Michelle says
hahah I don’t think i can ever enjoy tempeh in anything…maybe i’ve just had terrible experience with it as I’ve only eaten it in my college dining halls slathered in secret sauce and stir-fried. 🙂 Glad it was heaven for you though!!!
Being a science dork, I really do think that food is a science. Thanks for all those oatmeal “science” facts. I’m still not sure what a gel-like oatmeal would look and taste like though. 😛 Not good?
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Woo for nut butter! I am hopin I get luck in one of these contests sometime soon! Have a happy Wednesday!
Diana says
congrats on the win – you should enter my contest while you’re on a hot streak! the beans look delish!
Sharon says
Awesome lunch, what a sweet way to enjoy a sweet potato!
Sarah says
I had raw kale for lunch too. It had an interesting flavor- sort of reminded me or arugala.
Sarah
brandi says
great lunch. I should try kale in a salad like that.
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says
wow, tempeh and pumpkin butter sandwich. sounds good! i think it is smart to avoid gelatinous oatmeal … doesn’t sound entirely appetizing!
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
Congrats on the win! Love the little sweet potato in your lunch! The sandwich looks great too!
Kristie says
Tempeh and pumpkin butter all loaded up and eaten in sandwich form? I can dig it! I’ve only recently discovered the joys of tempeh. It truly is deeeelicious. I can’t wait to get some more and try it as a sandwich stuffer.
Kath says
Stacy,
I know there are a few GH recipes that are done across all locations, but I know each location has some creative flexibility. But I think ALL location have a focus on whole wheat and the wheatberries are shipped from the headquarters in Montana and then ground on site. I could be wrong. You might just want to ask your location?
SmA033 ,
No, I haven’t experience knee problems, but I have very strong stocky legs, so I think my big quads have helped keep me knee-injury free throughout fitness. If it’s hurting yours, you should probably lighten the load and work on strengthening those quads!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday,
Do have to make it a real typed recipe!?
kathleen ,
OMG – how embarrassing!!! Thanks for pointing that out 🙂
Kath
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Fabulous lunch! I want it all! I love the nub of sweet tater too 🙂 Thanks for sharing your class highlights- I like to do that too. Good luck with the rest of the long day!
Leah says
Hi Kath! I’m sure you’ve answered this 100 times, but i’ve missed it. What are your favourite yoga classes to do on yogadownload.com? I want to download a few. I usually stick to yogatoday.com but I want to branch out a bit!
I’d appreciate it so much if you could give me a bit of a list!
Thanks! 🙂
Kath says
Leah ,
Off the top of my head, here are a few favorites. If you also search on KERF for “yogadownload” you’ll probably get a few of the others I have done. I think there was only one I didn’t care for and I told it.
For relaxation: Gentle Hatha I and II (II is more standing poses)
For beginners: Power Yoga #1 (the beginners one)
Nightime: Lunar flow
For fun medium challenge: Heart Opening Flow #1
Slow and steady burn: Detox #1
For challenge: Power Yoga #2 (I think)
Good athletic stretch: Yoga for Runners
Kath
Sara says
I’ve never had raw kale before, will have to give it a try!
Natalie says
Great lunch! Especially that salad. 🙂
Leah says
Thank you!!! 🙂
Will do a ‘yogadownload’ search on kerf as well!
Chelsea says
Whole Foods makes a GREAT Kale salad that I re-create now. Kale, Avocado, EVOO, Lemon Juice, and S+P. SOOOO yummy….
Sheila | Live Well 360° says
I love doing Lunar Flow by candlelight before bed. So relaxing. I have even gotten Ryan to do it with me a few times (I tell him that it will help him have more flexibility and balance in playing hockey). 😉
And you are welcome on the PB. I will be shipping them tomorrow. Can’t wait to hear how Naturally More measures up to Barney Butter.
Sheila
Linds says
I’ve never tried Tempeh – what’s it like? I don’t think I’ve even seen it.
What size of bag do you carry all your food in when you are going to classes? Do you have a separate lunch bag?
Great news about Matt’s website too!
Meg says
What a wonderful sandwich combination!
I have tried that PB, and I love the texture the flax seeds give to it!
Kara says
Love your blog…it’s so inspiring and fun to read. I have a random question, do you have any experience with canned salmon? Any recommendations? I have a Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s near by. Thanks!
Shelby says
LOVE the sammich, sweet potato, and strawberries. YUM!
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
Hi KATH! that information about oatmeal was just what I needed to see. But i am curious, milk proteins and salt reduce gelitization or induce it?
Marissa says
Great lunch – I love all the colors!
Marie says
Just a tip on raw kale salad – take whatever oil you’re using in the salad and really massage it into the kale leaves with your fingertips. For some reason, it wilts the kale and makes it tender(er) – well, as tender as uncooked kale can be. I’ll do the kale massage thing with a teensy bit of olive oil and finish it off with lemon and salt. yum.
claire says
Sorry you didn’t get your tests back. I do the SAME thing with snacks…pack more than I need “just in case.” I actually rarely end up eating them but it makes me feel better to have them. Oh, and in the inside pocket of my white coat I ALWAYS keep a granola bar for those hours long rounds…gotta keep that blood sugar up when you’re trecking around the hospital!
heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says
Ha – loved your nub. That was one big sweet potato last night. Sorry you haven’t gotten any tests back as I know you were anxious for them.
That bread looked like it would make ANY sandwich taste amazing.
Enjoy the rest of your day Kath. 🙂
K says
Congrats on winning the PB!! You’ll have to let us know how it is 🙂
Liz says
Question: What do you pack all your lunches and snacks in? I am at school for long days at least three or four times a week (about 14 hours each) and am in need of a good lunch bag. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Vince says
I’ve been stalking your blog for awhile now. Thought it was time I commented. Your very inspiring to eating healthy, you make it all look so good. I tried the Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes this morning. They were exceptionally yummy.
Heather says
Hi Kath! A tip about the kale salad: add some citrus (squeeze an orange on it with the vinegar and soy sauce) and it will help soften it some more. A friend of mine gave me a recipe for a raw kale salad that is orange juice, some kind of vinegar, a little olive oil, avocado and sunflower seeds and it’s DIVINE!
The Duo Dishes says
Everytime we see sweet potatoes, we swoon!
Clean Veggie says
I just started eating tempeh and LOVE it.
its so good 😀
bread sounds awesome.
rebecca says
hi kath,
i once saw this video on a raw kale&avocado salad, and it’s quite different than just eating kale with dressing/veggies, because she kneads in olive oil & salt to soften up the kale, and then adds mashed avocado and other ingredients. thought you might be interested in the technique… i had forgotten about this until your post so i may have to try it too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlpy2RcsOtc
Kath says
Thanks for the kale salad recipes!! Sounds like avocado is going on my grocery list!
Linds + Liz ,
I posted a comment last night about tempeh. And you can see my lunch box by Built NY in the Amazon store –>
Kara ,
Yes, I made salmon salad a lot (although not recently!) I buy Costco’s Wild Alaskan. Check out the Tuna Salad recipe on the Real Food page. I often use salmon instead.
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter),
They reduce/disturb gelatinization!
Vince ,
Thanks for stopping by!
Kath
TorontoGirloutWest says
Oh wow! I don’t know if I missed it from an earlier post but did you make the bread yourself? It looks so good and so filling!!!