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You are here: Home / Weekend / Split In Half

April 27, 2009

Split In Half

Class was quick and painless – and even included an oatmeal apple bread tasting by Travis! He didn’t get to do his sensory analysis last Friday, so he brought his loaves to class. They were excellent! No clue what recipe he used.

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I wasn’t that hungry yet, so I just had 1 bite of each kind. Here was the first sample.

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Photo Credit: KLM.

Once home around 12:30, Matt and I made lunch together.

He whipped up a navy bean dip and I prepped some veggies. The dip was just navy beans plus lemon juice, garlic (microwaved for a minute to take the edge off, but it didn’t work – I’m fuming!), salt and pepper.

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I toasted a Flax Oat Bran bun and topped it with eggplant, pesto, and goat cheese – a half for each of us.

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Some cinnamon Food Should Taste Good’s (the end of my bag 🙁 )

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And we split an orange

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Dessert = two biscotti bites

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I’m off to study, study – probably in the hammock if I can stay awake. I’m feeling pretty good about my finals already!

Three cheers for Matt for cleaning the kitchen last night, afternoon breakfast AND after lunch.

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  1. Marissa says

    April 27, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    That sandwich sounds really good. That’s so great Matt cleaned up! I love it when my husband does that too 🙂

    (Dine Out, Fight AIDS. April 30. www.diningoutforlife.com)

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  2. Sharon says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    Mmmm, everything looks awesome!

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  3. Sarah (lovINmytummy) says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    I took me a minute to figure out why you were “fuming.”

    One of my least favorite food sayings is, “You can only eat garlic if the other person is too.” Great! Then you both stink!

    At least the hammock won’t mind!

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  4. haya (living and learning) says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    i think that studying in a hammock makes the whole studying thing much more palatable 😉
    yay for having matt!

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  5. Melissa says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    The bread you use for sandwiches, etc always looks sooooooo good 🙂

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  6. rhodeygirl says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    wow kath those flowers are still going STRONG! they look so pretty and exotic yet natural. love them

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  7. Mara @ What's For Dinner? says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    Hooray for the last class!

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  8. zestycook says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    Have a good study session Kath! Lunch looks great. Sorry I missed your breakfast – huge power outage here today

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  9. Beadie says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Good luck with all of the studying!! You are almost there!!

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  10. life coach jen says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    Good husband!

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  11. FitFoodie says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Good lunch!

    I made eggplant for the first time last night…tasting it tonight. I hope it came out well 🙂

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  12. Lydia says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Can you tell me where you get your flax seed buns? I live in CT. Do they sell them at Trader joe’s?

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  13. Kara says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Down side to good weather is that it turns studying into way more of a struggle.

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  14. Runeatrepeat says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    Gorgeous flowers!

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  15. Sara says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    Lunch looks great and so does that bread. Yum!

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  16. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    lunch looks scrumptious! Good luck studying! almost done 😉

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  17. Lauren says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    It’s so nice that you and Matt get to have lunch together during the week! The eggplant/goat cheese/pesto combo sounds great.

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  18. Sarah says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    Kath,
    Two things:

    (A) thanks for your suggestion about working in bed. I’ve been doing it recently in the mornings when my husband leaves (I’m in grad school and work from home) and it’s SO nice!

    (B) I’m sure you have covered this at some point on your blog, but it’s not in the FAQs. What can you teach me about an appropriate amount of protein for one’s diet? All the research I’ve done online seems to conflict a lot, and it’s tough to know what source I should believe. I talked about it with a dietician when I first became a vegetarian, but I have made a transition to being a pesco-vegetarian and eating more protein through fish, so I have been concerned lately about making sure I don’t over or under-do it.

    I don’t see you eating many artificial sources of protein and I know you’ve stated before that you don’t believe in protein powders. I don’t think they are necessary either when there are so many real food options available, but is that your issue with them or is your anti-protein powder idea based more on the idea that I’ve read that many people get too much protein? Can you direct me to an online resource that you trust, or instruct me about some general guidelines regarding what you’ve learned in school about how to determine what an appropriate amount of protein is for my body?

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  19. Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    What a neat morning and yummy lunch. Hope the rest of your day is just as great!

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  20. Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    so fun that you have someone to go halfsies with!
    good luck with the studying! you are going to ace the finals, no question.

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  21. Run Sarah says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    What a lovely lunch with lots of different small options…good luck with studying, I am hoping I don’t fall asleep while studying today too!

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  22. sonia says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    Kath, I remember you mentioning somewhere that you consulted an RD during your weight loss journey. Could you tell me how did you fine one? I am in Dallas.

    Are RDs covered in a medical insurance plan? What kind of questions do you want to ask during your session?
    Does an RD help you understand how many calories you need per day?

    Thanks.

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  23. Chelsea says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Sonia,
    I am an RD in Fort Worth. Yes! An RD helps you understand your energy needs. Some insurance plans do cover RD services, but not all. Check with your insurance provider for their policy.
    To find an RD in Dallas who can help you, look to the Dallas Dietetic Association. Their website is:
    http://dallasdietitian.com/

    Hope that helps!

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  24. Leah @ Simply Fabulous Now says

    April 27, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    At first when you said “fuming” I thought you meant you were angry :P.. but then I put on my smrt-hat and realized you probably meant fuming from the garlic. haha.. hey, it’s Monday.

    Glad you are feeling good about finals! That’s always a great way to approach them!

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  25. Gina says

    April 27, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    That bean dip sounds good. Such simple pleasures 🙂

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  26. Sophie says

    April 27, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Eggplant and goat cheese? I can’t think of anything better!

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  27. Lindsay says

    April 27, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    That sandwich looks delicious! I’m not usually a fan of eggplant, but I’ll bet I’d like it with a portobello mushroom. Mmm it’s making me hungry…

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  28. Heather says

    April 27, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    Glad to hear you got to enjoy lunch with Matt! What a sweetie for doing the cleaning lately. Maybe you should “say” that you have tests more often 😉

    Enjoy studying in the hammock! It’s almost over!

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  29. Help Meghan Run says

    April 27, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Good luck studying! It’ll be over before you know it…I finished this morning. 😉
    www. HelpMeghanRun .com

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  30. Julie says

    April 27, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    Kath: I’m continually amazed at your willpower. Can you share maybe some tips as to how you use 1/4 of a granola bar or you are satisfied with 2 biscotti bites. Or you have 1/2 a small sandwich. How on earth do you keep your portions so sensible? I swear I could eat a pound of biscotti bites even after one of those 2 pound salads! Of course I don’t, but I COULD. It doesn’t seem like you struggle with this, or you’re just so in control.

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  31. Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says

    April 27, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    Good luck studying!

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  32. K says

    April 27, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    Matt gets the super hub of the year award!! Good luck studying – I’m sure you’ll knock them all out of the park!

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  33. Briana says

    April 27, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Everything looks delicious as always! Thank hammock sounds like a good idea.

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  34. Nicole says

    April 27, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    That eggplant concoction looks too good. That reminds me.. I should make some baba ganouj soon!

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  35. Danielle says

    April 27, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    I love your lunch so simple and so many flavors but I’m sure it was delicious!

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  36. Sally says

    April 27, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    Mmmmm…. Yummy lunch! I love beans and bean dips with veggies. So good 🙂

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  37. Kath says

    April 27, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Lydia ,
    Matt makes them at Great Harvest, unfortunately.

    Sarah ,
    Glad working in bed is working for you!!

    The RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. To determine this, divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 to get your weight in kg and multiply that by 0.8. For a 125lb person, that’s about 45 grams. Not that much!! It is hypothesized that athletes might need closer to 1.0 grams per kg, but that is not proven and is still only about 56 grams.

    A chicken breast has about 25 grams over protein – over half of what you need. And lots of foods that you don’t think of having protein, do. Like bread and pasta. And even oats (5 grams per half cup).

    If you had oatmeal (1/2 cup) made with milk (1/2 cup), banana, 1 tbsp flax, 2 tbsp wheatberries, a sprinkle of almonds and a spoonful of peanut butter, you’re upwards of 15 grams of protein – 1/3 of your daily requirement. So it’s pretty easy to get it.

    Pregnant women need 25 extra grams a day, so that’s about 70 grams, and those who are repairing and rebuilding like burn victims, but there’s no reason a normal person should need 100+ grams of protein a day, especially in the form of expensive powder.

    Hope that helps!

    sonia ,
    Hope Chelsea’s response was helpful! (Thanks Chelsea!)

    I went to an R.D. at my YMCA and it was about $30 for a short consultation. I got a lot out of it.

    Julie ,
    I dont think my portions are that sensible!! The 2 biscottis were just dessert. I definitely have trouble keeping my hand out of the box at times. I guess I just choose to keep portions small because I am a person who has gained and lost weight and I know where those extra portions go if I eat too many of them.

    Kath

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  38. Michelle Hisae says

    April 27, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Haha, those loaves look like they were sat on. Cute.

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  39. Sarah says

    April 27, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Kath, that was so helpful and lines up with what I found on what I thought seemed like the most reputable sites. Thanks for always engaging with your readers and being so responsive to our questions. Team Kath!

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  40. Sarah says

    April 27, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Actually, now that I was about to walk away, I do have one more question. What health risks/conditions are associated with overconsumption of protein?

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  41. sonia says

    April 28, 2009 at 7:57 am

    Thanks Chelsea and Kath.

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  42. Kath says

    April 28, 2009 at 8:34 am

    Sarah,
    If you eat most lean proteins, the biggest risk is the strain placed on the kidneys from so much nitrogenous waste. This is more of a long-term risk though. Not something that would affect health over a few days. And it’s also for a LOT of protein.

    K

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