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You are here: Home / Weekend / Metabolic Testing

September 21, 2009

Metabolic Testing

I felt like I’d been gone all day when I arrived home in my business attire at …..9:30! Our meet + greet with the internship preceptors was short and sweet. So excited to find out where I’ll be placed, but that won’t be for 2 months at least!

Once home I stripped off my biz clothes and put on comfy workout clothes to tackle this:

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Metabolism test in T-48 hours. Luckily this is my favorite subject!

Since I had a very early (7AM) breakfast, I started getting hungry around 10:30 or so. Had a bottle of water and then was truly ready for lunch at 12 on the dot when I wrapped up Chapter 3.

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I am converting from a leftover hater the next Leftover Queen! At least in terms of how delicious my recent leftovers have been. I kept the Newk’s Salad dressing on the side so this salad was as good as it was on Saturday night. Perfect 5 minute lunch with zero clean up!

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Contents: chicken, gorgonzola, pecans, artichoke grapes and a few cinnamon almonds of my own addition. Plus the Newk’s sherry vinaigrette, which I am still very impressed with!

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+ grapes! Not organic, but they are domestic. They were $.99/lb compared to $3-something/lb for organic ones. No can do $3+. I washed them extra thoroughly, though, which my dad says removes 99.9% of pesticides (or some claim like that!)

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+ my last seltzer

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I was thinking through my bowl collection for something mid-sized for this salad and something in the back of my mind reminded me of this mixing bowl set we got at Crate + Barrel for our first apartment and haven’t used since we got a microwave-safe set for our wedding. They sure brightened up my day 🙂

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  1. Nicole says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    Your photos are looking great, Kath!

    Reply
  2. Allyson says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    I love when I feel super accomplished so early in the morning! Makes me feel like whatever I do I’ve already had a great day. Good luck with the studying!

    Reply
  3. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Love the colorful bowls! Salad looks yummy. .99/lb for grapes is super cheap! I’ve only seen $2.99-$4.99 😯

    Jenn

    Reply
  4. talesfromtwocities says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    I love grapes but never buy them bc the only ones I see up here are from Chile!

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  5. Jessica says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Good luck on your test! i love metabolism stuff.
    -muffy

    Reply
  6. Amy says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    I just got some delicious grapes this weekend at the farmer’s market! Interesting that you mention the organic thing – I was reading recently that if you buy domestic grapes there is less need to buy organic. Of course, if you can it’s always great but domestic grapes (non-organic) are 21st in contamination versus imported grapes which are on the dirty dozen list.

    Just some food for thought!

    Reply
  7. Maggie says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Grapes can be so expensive! I got a big bag (8-9 pounds) at the end of the farmers’ market yesterday for $3. They were normally $1/lb, and at Whole Foods they would have been $3+. Ridiculous.

    Reply
  8. Whitney @ Lettuce Love says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    I have to be better about eating leftovers — I am definitely a member of the leftover haters club. I have been trying to save some dollars here and there and buying domestic or local instead of organic pays off. $0.99 for grapes is a great deal!

    Reply
  9. Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    i love la croix water! my boyfriend said he had a teacher in one of his classes that would always drink la croix & all the students thought it was like some kind of foreign beer or something b/c they had never seen/heard of it. 🙂

    glad you’re embracing leftovers! they can be super yummy!

    Reply
  10. Leianna says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    Those are such cute bowls!
    Good luck on your test!

    Reply
  11. Wendy says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    I always try to buy domestic produce (except bananas), and local whenever possible. I figure if it’s not in season in the US, we can find something else to eat!

    Do you think fruit/veg washes like Fit would be more effective than just rinsing? I worry more about what gets transferred from peoples’ hands in the store/market than residues from the farm.

    Good luck on your metabolism test! I took several nutrient metabolism courses in grad school and always thought it was a fascinating subject.

    Reply
  12. Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    Looks like the perfect sized salad bowl! My dad says the same thing about the pesticides, so hopefully two dads’ words of wisdom=accuracy? haha

    Reply
  13. Lizzy says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    i honestly love left over salad, because all the flavors marry, and in turn makes me happy!

    Reply
  14. Courtney says

    September 21, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Mmmmm leftovers! I absolutely adore leftovers…most of the time I like them better than the food the first time around!!! Luckily my hubby doesn’t like leftover so I get all of them!!
    Courtney
    Adventures in Tri-ing

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  15. Cait (Cait's Plate) says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    I officially have MASSIVE camera envy. Those pictures look so amazing.

    I’m jealous of your metabolism course – feel free to share interesting tidbits!! 😀

    Reply
  16. kay (eating machine) says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    I LOVE leftovers! I’m the queen of making extra of stuff so that I can eat more later… the only time I don’t is if I’m making something not so good for me-so my chicken pot pie I had the other night was single serve 🙂

    Reply
  17. christie, honoring health says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    I’m getting better with leftovers, week after week. I used to hate them but now that life has gotten so busy, they are pretty necessary. I even cook in advance for on purpose leftovers these days!

    Reply
  18. Haleigh says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Grapes can be so expensive! I used to hate leftovers but I am learning to love.

    Reply
  19. Brie (The Fit Bride) says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    I’ve tried the La Croix water, and I like the taste, but it makes me so bloated and gassy I just want to burp for the rest of the afternoon! Boo! It’s strange, because I can do other carbonated drinks just fine. Maybe this one is just bubblier.

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  20. Allie says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    i want that salad (and your cheap grapes!). i love leftovers of most sorts, but my salad leftovers always get a bit slimy and wilty, even with the dressing on the side, not sure why.

    crate and barrell bowls are the best!!

    Reply
  21. M says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    If you can eat salad leftovers, you can eat any leftovers! (in my opinion salad gets so soggy- even without dressing).

    Your posts always make me want to go back to school, but I know I’d be hating it by the second week back cause I don’t have your discipline/organizational skills/study skills. Ha. I know you’ve discussed it before but I think people would really love one consolidated post on how you stay organized for class/cleaning schedule/meal planning. etc. Just an idea!

    Reply
  22. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    I love those bright bowls!

    Reply
  23. emmy - eatventures says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    I adore leftovers, there is almost nothing I don’t think tastes better the second day!

    Reply
  24. Bec says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    mmm your salad looks great, those bowls are so pretty too

    Reply
  25. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    September 21, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    Your pics are looking really awesome lately!!

    Reply
  26. Dawn says

    September 21, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Love the bowls!
    I’ve been looking for those drinks and haven’t been able to find them anywhere!

    Reply
  27. Anne Marie@Her New Weigh says

    September 21, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    I love leftovers. There’s something about turning something old into something new that makes me happy.

    Reply
  28. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    September 21, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Good luck on the test! Studying subject your interested in is always easier

    Reply
  29. Christy says

    September 21, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    I am using the SAME exact book for my Metabolism class! And I have a test coming up too… just on Thursday! Good luck!

    Reply
  30. Julie says

    September 21, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    I had a non organic grape of my mom’s the other day and I swear, it burned my tounge and it went numb. It was weird. I am used to my own organic kind from whole foods.

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    September 21, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    I bet metabolism is an interesting class! I wish there was a program for that at the college where I work so I could take a class!

    Reply
  32. Melody says

    September 21, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Kath,

    I have to let coffee go for awhile and I really miss it 🙁 I just wanted to ask are you one of the people who can drink coffee any time of day with no reall effects from the caffiene (e.g after 3 p.m. drinking coffee I know I will be up well past 10 p.m.)

    Reply
  33. Tammy says

    September 21, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Good luck on your test! You’ll rock it!

    Reply
  34. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    September 21, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Gosh, those grapes sure do look good! It seems difficult to find the “perfect” tasting grapes. 🙂 Of course, that salad mixture sounds amazing as well. The perfect way to get in your greens and protein to refuel!

    Reply
  35. Allison says

    September 21, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    Are those nesting bowls from Crate + Barrel? If so, I have the same ones! So cute!

    Reply
  36. Tay says

    September 21, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    Good luck on your test!! I know how difficult those tests can be. But even though it’s SO much studying, it’s in some way fun to learn and remember all that info since it’s what we WANT to learn, right?! And I definitely have that nutrition book from my class 🙂

    Reply
  37. Jenna says

    September 21, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    good luck on your test! if you truly enjoy the subject and like what you are learning then you should have no problem on the test kath! that is what i have learned. i do much better in a class that i like and enjoy versus one that i hate!
    lovee leftovers btw, they are always yummy and quick!
    jenna

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  38. Lynn @ The Actors Diet says

    September 21, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    leftovers! LOVE THEM.

    Reply
  39. angieinatlanta says

    September 21, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Those bowls are so cute! And your salad looks fantastic!

    Reply
  40. Adriane says

    September 21, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    I totally have that book!!! I used it for my advanced nutrition I and II classes!!! Good luck on the metabolism test. I have a Food Science II and Institutional Management one coming up next week. When are we done with this?

    Reply
  41. Marisa (Trim The Fat) says

    September 21, 2009 at 5:33 pm

    I’ve been loving leftovers, too. Makes life so much easier.

    Reply
  42. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    September 21, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    I found the same grapes for .99/lb today, I was so excited in the store; “Look Dustin, same grapes Kath got for .99/lb” LOL We got a huge bag for $2.13 🙂 YAY!

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  43. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    September 21, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    Getting dressing on the side of a large restaurant salad is one of my most favorite tricks.

    I tried LaCroix after reading about it on your blog but just couldn’t get into it. I think my brain couldn’t get past the fact that it was fizzy like soda but didn’t have the sweet flavor. So now I have 5 left sitting on my counter. I feel bad and I’m trying to pawn them off on a friend.

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  44. Emily says

    September 21, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    So exciting to meet with preceptors! You are going to love the DI!

    Good luck studying for your test. Metabolism is also my fave subject, but my test isn’t until next week. 🙂

    Reply
  45. Cara (Cara Craves...) says

    September 21, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Leftovers are great! If ind that a lot of things actually
    taste better then next day, when the flavors have time
    to mingle and develop more.

    Reply
  46. Kath says

    September 21, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Wendy,
    If you’re worried you can just use a little dish soap. Just be sure to wash it all off!

    Sarah,
    LOL. Yes, definitely twice the accuracy!

    Melody,
    No, not at all! I am pretty caffeine sensitive and if I have more than half a cup a day I can tell my whole body gets off.

    Jenn,
    LOL – the SAME GRAPES!!

    Kath

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  47. maria says

    September 21, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    I’d give my left arm for a bag of .99/pound grapes. Grapes here, for a tiny package run close to three bucks. And it is not even maybe half a pound.

    Reply
  48. Melissa says

    September 21, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    Your lunch looks fabulous!

    Reply
  49. sarah (ghost world) says

    September 22, 2009 at 5:59 am

    we have those bowls! i love them 🙂 they are sort of fall-colored so it’s definitely time to bring them out again!

    Reply

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