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May 22, 2012

Man v. [Healthy] Food

I stayed up late last night writing – trying to get a lot of BERF written before vacation begins! Although writing with the ocean in view sounds pretty good to me! If I’m still blogging by age 65, I would like to spend a month at the beach every year. I just love the ocean.

Matt gets 90% credit for making us breakfast after his run this morning. I get the 10% for telling him the right proportions of smoothie ingredients

:mrgreen: this !

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He blended:

  • 1 banana
  • 1.5 cups frozen berries
  • 1 cup milk
  • About 2 tbsp Vega Performance protein powder
  • 1/2 cup sparkling apple cider (because we are low on milk!)
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 5 leaves of lettuce from the garden (couldn’t taste ‘em at all)
  • 4 ice cubes

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I topped it off with some of my local granola!

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After breakfast, he foraged for lunch. Dinner will come from the garden green supply too!

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I’m feeling a little tired this morning and wonder if I should now make a cup of tea to warm up my body and my brain!

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  1. The Healthy Hipster says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Lettuce smoothie! So fresh!

    Reply
  2. Khushboo Thadani says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:42 am

    That’s so awesome that you guys can actually eat produce which you’ve grown…freshness at its finest :)!

    Reply
  3. Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:43 am

    I need to start making smoothie bowls now that it’s getting warm! Love the color of that one!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Hi, Kath! I’ve recently started enjoying the flavored sparkling water from Trader Joe’s, and see that you’ve been drinking sparkling beverages more regularly as well. I don’t drink any soda, but wondered from your persepctive as an RD if there were any adverse effects of the carbonation in these drinks? Thanks!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 22, 2012 at 7:53 am

      Nope!! Your lungs will compensate from any carbon dioxide overload 🙂

      Reply
      • Katie says

        May 22, 2012 at 9:02 am

        Thanks! Good to know, because the sparkling does feel more special than regular water! 🙂

        Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 22, 2012 at 10:14 am

        I’ve wondered this too, so it’s good to know! 🙂

        Reply
      • jane says

        May 22, 2012 at 1:23 pm

        my aunt’s doctor told her that drinking too much seltzer is bad for your teeth. however, i was not told the reasons as to why. and promptly tried to forget ever hearing this news since i love seltzer!!

        Reply
  5. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:53 am

    That smoothie bowl looks great!!

    Reply
  6. Lace @ Real Food Quest says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:56 am

    I am a smoothie novice. Do y’all just blend everything in a standard blender until all fruit and veg is a liquid? I have really been wondering this since you seem to use a lot of kale or ingredients I would think might be harder on a blender…

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 22, 2012 at 8:11 am

      Yes! I have a Vita-Mix which is the king of blenders for pulverizing vegetables. I usually just stick to greens, and I do remove the stems if they are extra thick. But the vita-mix has no trouble homogenizing everything. I used to have a standard Cuisinart blender and my green smoothies would have pieces of spinach leaf in them 🙁

      Reply
  7. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:56 am

    I bet the sparkling was really cool in this! I saw someone (can’t remember who) use a cherry cola in one the other day. I need to check this out!

    Reply
  8. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

    your backyard is SO green and lush! i love it!

    Reply
  9. Cait's Plate says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:02 am

    There’s just something so soothing and wonderful about the ocean. I’m with you – it’s my goal in life to have a back porch that looks out over the ocean that I can go out on in the mornings and drink my coffee and read!

    Reply
  10. Jodi @ Jodi, Fat or Not says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:02 am

    I made a smoothie last week with all berries and it was so..SOUR. Definitely needed the banana!

    Reply
  11. lindzjane115 says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Your garden is looking great! Other than lettuce, what are you growing?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 22, 2012 at 8:09 am

      swiss chard, 2 kinds of lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, okra, jalapenos and herbs

      Reply
      • lindzjane115 says

        May 22, 2012 at 8:12 am

        Wow! How incredible to have all of those veggies in your own backyard. I can’t wait until I have a yard to start a garden in…

        Reply
  12. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Foraged is a great word. 🙂 All those fresh fruit & veggies sound great!

    Reply
  13. Catalina @ Cake with Love says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:23 am

    Tea is always great, add some mint (if you like it) and you will feel energized and ready to go!! 🙂 Your garden comes together very nice!!

    Reply
  14. Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:27 am

    Isn’t having a garden THE BEST! …I’ll take you up on the month by the ocean thing!

    Reply
  15. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:27 am

    Every time you post that picture of your garden, I get insane garden jealousy! 😉 Love it and love your smoothie ingredients today. Definitely not your typical smoothie.

    Reply
  16. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Soooo jealous of your garden. Enjoy it for those of us with no space for a real garden!

    Reply
  17. Samantha says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:30 am

    I’m enjoying your lush green back yard..looks like you could use some chickens back there. XO

    Reply
  18. Melissa @ HerGreenLife says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:30 am

    Nothing like going out into your own back yard to get your food 🙂

    Our current set-up involves “commuter gardening” at my MIL’s since we live in an apartment in the city. The upside is we get to have a huge garden (over 3000 square feet); the downside is we don’t have the luxury of having it right outside of our back door. Perhaps someday!

    Reply
  19. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Your garden boxes look great Kath!! Sounds like you’ve got some great things growing in there. My future home definitely needs a yard big enough for a garden!

    Reply
  20. j3nn says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:42 am

    I can’t wait to plant my garden… just a few more days, I hope! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Erin says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:46 am

    Looks like a great start to the day! So glad that Matt is able to be around and help you out.

    For the smoothie, was that the proportions just for you or for you and Matt?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 22, 2012 at 9:57 am

      They were for both of us

      Reply
  22. Kim @ Spoonful of Sass says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:48 am

    All these rainy days we’ve been having make for lots of sleepy mornings. It’s still cool enough for me to want to just snuggle up in bed. At least the lettuce is loving it!

    Reply
  23. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:48 am

    your garden is really growing! looks great!

    Reply
  24. kathleen @ the daily crumb says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:52 am

    a month at the beach sounds just delightful! and that smoothie bowl looks very refreshing. happy tuesday 🙂

    Reply
  25. Angel7 says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:57 am

    My husband and I watch Man vs. Food all the time. He makes us laugh!

    I love going to the ocean, too! It is so realxing to listen to the waves. When I choose which ocean to go to, I like a beach where it is not commericalized, because then you do not have to worry about too many people.

    http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  26. deva by definition says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I love your garden! We just planted our veggies 2 weeks ago – the weather was a little TOO unpredictable until then. We have zucchini, cucumber, watermelon, carrots, lettuce, tomato, bell pepper and basil. so yum!

    Reply
  27. FactFinderSteph says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I just adore that photo of your husband in the garden. I have a dream of having a beautiful garden one day… first I need a house, a yard, and a husband to help would be good too! lol

    Reply
  28. Samantha says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Wow! Your garden is coming along amazingly well!

    Reply
  29. Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Very interesting smoothie recipe… every time my husband cooks or makes something, I have to take at least 10% credit for giving him directions. 🙂
    I’m so jealous of your lettuce beds!

    Reply
  30. Jessica says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:16 am

    I made a smoothie for breakfast as well and had forgot how delicious they can be! It feels like eating ice cream for breakfast!

    Reply
  31. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:28 am

    I love the color of that smoothie! 🙂 Your garden is looking great. I’m jealous. I love the idea of growing my own produce. I definitely will do that when we own our own home and aren’t renting anymore.

    Reply
  32. Lars says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:57 am

    You garden looks awesome… very peaceful and… green!

    Reply
  33. NT says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:58 am

    uhhh…why are you eating a smoothie in a bowl?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 22, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Because I would rather eat with a spoon than with a straw

      Reply
  34. Andrea says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Hey Kath, I was wondering what kind of string/twine you used for your tomato plants? It looks pretty sturdy and I’m trying to decide what kind to use for some things in my own garden. Thanks! Have a great day!

    Reply
    • Matt says

      May 22, 2012 at 10:31 am

      I found this online and pretty much followed it to a T:

      http://www.veggiegardener.com/build-tomato-trellis/

      It’s probably a little more intense and expensive than it needs to be, but it’s really sturdy. Last year’s maters completely crushed this (old) wooden trellis we had so I didn’t want to worry about it this year.

      Plus I can grow beans on it later and replenish the soil!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 22, 2012 at 10:47 am

        Thanks, that’s a great idea! Using clothesline is brilliant! Might have to do this for my tomatoes – also needing something for my pickling cukes, and possibly my peas. Something like this may do the trick.

        Reply
  35. Diane says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I am reading upon on gardening right now and hoping to build and start my own garden soon. We also will start getting delivery on a summer share of a CSA, so hopefully I will be mostly eating local fruits and veggies soon!

    Smoothie looks great.

    Reply
  36. Amanda @flecksofgreen says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:39 am

    The portions are a very important part–I would give yourself more credit than just 10%! Regardless, the smoothie looks very tasty!

    Reply
  37. Liz @ IHeartVegetables says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:39 am

    The sparkling apple sauce was a great idea!!

    Reply
  38. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:07 am

    A month at the beach sounds perfect right about now 🙂

    Reply
  39. Annette @FitnessPerks says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Mmmm smooooootttthiiieeee! Had one for b-fast too. SO delicious!

    Reply
  40. Andrea @FrSeed2Stomach says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:08 am

    That garden is coming along beautifully! Great idea to throw some lettuce leaves in the smoothie 🙂

    Reply
  41. Sara says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Could you taste a difference with the sparkling apple cider? (The word ‘sparkling’ just makes everything more exciting, haha.)

    Lately I’ve been enthralled with pears in smoothies. It’s absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 22, 2012 at 11:17 am

      Not really 🙂

      Reply
  42. [email protected] for the Soul says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Your garden is gorgeous and so lush! I bet everything IS super fresh.

    Reply
  43. Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:52 am

    That smoothie looks great, and your garden is coming along great1

    Reply
  44. Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:53 am

    I’m so jealous that you get to incorporate home grown veggies into your smoothie! More power to you.

    Reply
  45. Mom says

    May 22, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    My son-in-law the gardener. Looks good!

    Reply
  46. Emily @ Emily's Olives says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    So jealous of your garden boxes! I wonder if I could make some on my apartment balcony…

    Reply
  47. Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    I’ve put spinach in smoothies, but I always forget about lettuce! That sounds great 🙂

    Reply
  48. [email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    It’s great that Matt takes directions so well!

    Reply
  49. Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Wow, your lettuce patch is really growing well!! It must be so satisfying to just go into your backyard and get greens for dinner 🙂

    Reply
  50. Michael Tavallaei says

    May 22, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    i am jealous of your garden.

    Reply
  51. Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says

    May 23, 2012 at 12:22 am

    Hehe, I love to be able to head out to the garden and scrounge up whatever I’m in the mood for, breakfast, lunch, or dinner! So handy =)

    Reply
  52. [email protected] dysfunction says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:28 am

    I have a white jealosy about your garden. You, dude, are doin’ a great job.
    Smoothie looks great!

    Reply
  53. R says

    May 23, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I am salivating over that smoothie right now; it looks sooo good!

    Reply

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