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You are here: Home / Weekend / Vitamin Sunshine

April 6, 2010

Vitamin Sunshine

But Oooooo this lunch is full of sunshine!!

The Lunchbox

A tiny cilantro + pistachio bean dip sandwich on High Five Fiber with aruguuuula!

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Siggi’s plain…

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served with a mix of chia seeds and Emily‘s choco granola

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A big ole orange!

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One of Sarah’s fig-a-ma-jigs for dessert!

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This afternoon I plan to eat an Alliebar and a buttercup for snack around 4:00!! Mmmmm…buttercupppp

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Have a nice afternoon!!!

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  1. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:08 am

    Ah yes, buttercups, one of my favourite snacks. I have to say though, I find daisies far more filling :p
    Congrats on your first note!!

    Reply
  2. Meg says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Have you ever tried Skyr yogurt? I’m pretty sure it’s almost the same as Siggi’s! I love love loveee Icelandic yogurt! 😀

    Reply
  3. Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Thats aewsome! Congratulations on your first note!!

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Figs are my favorite! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Ameena says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:16 am

    I always think its funny that I read your lunch posts while I eat my breakfast!

    I love figs too!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 6, 2010 at 5:06 pm

      Hee Hee… and I read it when I’m having dinner 😉 Dinner sponsored by KERF- a healthy influence!

      Reply
      • Kath says

        April 6, 2010 at 8:24 pm

        🙂

        Reply
  6. Hannah says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:34 am

    Your sandwich reminds me of a hat in that first photo! And now I have that Buttercup song in my head, but there are worse things… “build me up, buttercup…”

    Reply
  7. Diana says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:34 am

    That sandwich looks great and I’m so curious about those Siggi’s yogurts!!
    Have a good afternoon 🙂

    Reply
  8. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:35 am

    Mmmm…love figs!! Sounds like you’re having a great, busy day!

    Reply
  9. Chloe (Naturally Frugal) says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:38 am

    I can’t wait for it to be sunny here! Also, I wanted to say thank you for turning me on to the podcast “Dishing up Nutrition”. I love it and those ladies always have such great advice that they present in ways anyone can understand. It’s a great show!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 3:57 pm

      Glad you like it! I woudn’t take everything they say too literally – they hate bread and love meat!

      Reply
  10. Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I love hearty sandwiches. And chia seeds! Ever since reading “Born to Run” I’ve been obsessed with ch-ch-chias.

    Reply
  11. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Mmm i LOVE arugula! Sounds like a delicious lunch! What type of board is that that you always have lunch on?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 3:57 pm

      I’m not sure but we got it at a market in Asheville

      Reply
  12. Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:53 am

    Your lunch looks amazingly flavorful and colorful, and full of nutrients 🙂 I’ve been inspired by your packed lunches and have been enjoying nutrient-rich lunches full of a variety of fruits, veggies, and flavor!

    Reply
  13. shawna says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:57 am

    haha, that’s a dandelion, silly!!!

    Reply
  14. Jenny says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Gotta love siggis ! Such a treat for me:)

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  15. Ginna says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Was wondering where you get your chia seeds? Do you order them online or get them at the grocery store?

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    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      At my Open Sky shop:
      http://katheats.theopenskyproject.com/index.php/chia-seeds-organic-heirloom-quality.html?opensky%5Bskcode%5D=17

      Reply
  16. Brittany says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    MMM…Figs! Your sandwich looks so healthy and yummy!

    Reply
  17. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    that sandwich looks to die for! ALSO – GREAT NEWS – I found a local Great Harvest! and it’s in walking distance from work too 🙂 can’t wait to eat all of the fabulous bread i see on here!

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    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      Fun!! Look for Flax Oat Bran – it’s the best!

      Reply
  18. Cassie @ A Very Busy Mind says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I’ve probably left this comment before (because I know I always say it in my head), but…

    Your posts always make me want BREAD! Geez Great Harvest bread always looks exceptionally good!

    Reply
  19. Mama Pea says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I wish Alliebars grew in my yard. Actually, I wish anything but dog tumors grew in my yard. (That’s just gross, this is a food blog…)

    Reply
  20. julie says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    love your website! i am a dietetic intern at the medical university of south carolina. i was SO PROUD of my first note! they get much easier as time goes on. anyways, just wanted to tell you how all of my fellow MUSC enjoy your website and pictures. good luck with everything -julie
    ps – making your kale chips right now!

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    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      Oh fun!! Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  21. Jil says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    Aw, yay congrats! Lunch looks amazing! – as usual. 🙂 I wish our sunshine would have stuck around longer! It’s quite grey here…boo! haha

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  22. Sarah @ THE FOODIE DIARIES says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    hmmm didn’t realize that figgy was so pumpkinesque in shape haha

    Reply
  23. Sarah says

    April 6, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Isn’t it great to see all those yellow flowers popping up. Hooray for Spring 🙂

    Reply
  24. Simply Life says

    April 6, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    That bread looks so good!

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

    April 6, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Sounds like another great day! I think it’s so neat how you’re getting to experience so many different aspects of nutrition!

    Reply
  26. julia says

    April 6, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Aw,so glad you’re having fun and enjoying the sunshine! Yay spring!
    That pistachio dip looks amazing. Did you post the recipe? I’m gonna hunt for it now. 🙂

    however…..i believe that is a dandelion! same difference though. lol

    i love your blog, i can’t remember if i’ve commented before or not, I know I’ve been lurking for a while!
    happy spring! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Janet (Pantry Bites) says

    April 6, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    It looks like spring is in full bloom. Here in New Zealand, we’re seeing the opposite changes in season. Winter is coming very soon.

    Reply
  28. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says

    April 6, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Hehe love the flower. I loved those flowers as a kid and completely hated life when my mom told me they were weeds! ugh.

    Reply
  29. Marina says

    April 6, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I always admire your sandwich creations.
    Congrats on your first note 😉

    Reply
  30. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    April 6, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Your bread always look delicious and makes me want to look for a Great Harvest Bread Co somewhere just for the trip.

    Reply
  31. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    April 6, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    Delicious sounding lunch you have!!! I LOVE pistachios so I really need to make that dip!

    Reply
  32. Christine says

    April 6, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Ha! Love the granola bar in the bush 🙂 I’m totally loving the Siggi’s yogurt too . . . so rich and creamy!

    Reply
  33. Brooke says

    April 6, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    You wrote your first note about a tube feeder?! Awesome! They didn’t let me do that for a few months.

    Reply
  34. KC says

    April 6, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    Pistachio bean dip sounds like it would be tasty! Kind of similar to hummus? Do you have the recipe for it?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 4:06 pm

      Recipe is in the Easter post’s comments

      Reply
  35. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    April 6, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Siggi’s sound so delicious! I hope it goes on sale soon near me

    Reply
  36. Eileen says

    April 6, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Uh, that’s a dandilion! Not a buttercup…but the leaes taste good in a salad!

    Reply
  37. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    April 6, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    i just got a bunch of coupons for siggis can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  38. Lindsey says

    April 6, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    I misread your post to say, “lunch at noon THROUGH the nose” instead of on the nose (since you’d been talking about tube feeding)! LOL!!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 8:24 pm

      Hahah

      Reply
  39. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    April 6, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    I love the idea of adding chia seeds to the yogurt.

    Reply
  40. Leah says

    April 6, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    I am really interested in homemade granola bars, but I couldn’t find a recipe for the “alliebars” on her blog… Maybe I’m just blind or is it a bloggers’ secret? : )

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 8:24 pm

      I think she’s still tweaking the recipe, but leave her a comment to find out!

      Reply
  41. Sarah (OC2Seattle) says

    April 6, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    I went to an RD today who told me in no uncertain terms that I have to eat more veggies – so I am using you as my model. So impressed by how you so effortlessly (or so it appears) work veggies into your meals.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 6, 2010 at 8:24 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  42. Christy says

    April 6, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    Ahhh, ADIME’s… good stuff 🙂

    Reply
  43. Liz, RD says

    April 6, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    Yay for tube feedings and note writing! 🙂

    Reply
  44. joceline says

    April 6, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    I am such a lurker but had to say: look to the left of the dandelion in your last photo–that is a four-leaved clover! hope you had a lucky day!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 7, 2010 at 5:36 am

      Which one!? I can’t tell and I’ve never found one before!!

      Reply
  45. andrea says

    April 7, 2010 at 1:58 am

    congrats on your first note! is it terribly dorky of me to actually understand the orders? :p I love working in healthcare!

    I’ve been lurking for a year or so now, but wanted to de-lurk to thank you for being a huge motivation for me! I’ve finally started my own blog and am ready to get healthier.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 7, 2010 at 5:37 am

      Thanks Andrea! Good luck on your blog

      Reply
  46. Martha says

    April 7, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    Skyr is amazing. Ate it every day in Iceland. Where do they sell it here?

    Reply

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