Heather Eats Almond Butter

Almond Butter Review and Giveaway

Published July 13, 2009 Almond Butter , Giveaway 219 Comments
Tags: Almond Butter, Giveaway

Last week, I was fortunate enough to receive some goodies from the fine folks at Briden Wilson Farm, a family owned and operated almond farm in the north-central valley of California.

Loved the handwritten note - how's that for customer service?

Upon delivery, I immediately opened the jar of creamy almond butter, inhaling the aroma of fresh roasted almonds. The best (& only) way to truly judge any almond butter is with a spoon straight from the jar.

Watch out Maranatha!

Afterwards, there was more taste testing…had to make sure it was good. The things I do for my HEABers.

Green oat topper - yep, this spoonful was yummy.

Hmm, not 100% sure yet. Better keep trying…

Stirred in my blueberry smoothie...um, I think it's good. Better do one more test.

Stirred in my blueberry smoothie...OK, so this combo worked.

Now, for the ultimate test…

Oat bran in the jar.

My review? This almond butter is excellent in every way. According to Tom, owner of Briden Wilson Farm, the ingredients are nothing but dry roasted premium Carmel almonds, not the leftover pieces like most large companies use. My only complaint is that the jar was not big enough to hold all my oat bran.

As far as the raw almonds go, perfectly crunchy and slightly sweet, everything a raw almond should be.

Now, I’ll be honest, I was a bit hesitant to try the Wasabi Roasted Almonds as they contained both sugar and artificial ingredients. But, because I wanted to include them in this review, I decided on a small handful:

Just a few, right?

Well, then all hell broke loose, and I was eating these babies on everything. They are the perfect combo of sweet and savory, and not too hot. HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!

These veggies were just begging for a little Wasabi lovin.

Really y'all, I could not stop eating these.

Above was my favorite wasabi almond dish. Using Chocolate Covered Katie’s recipe, I made a veggie stir-fry and topped it with lots and lots of wasabi love.

Thanks again to Tom and Rebecca at Briden Wilson Farm for allowing me to review your wonderful products…but please, don’t send anymore more Wasabi almonds! Now, for the best part – Tom has graciously agreed to send one lucky HEABer their very own jar of Briden Wilson Farm’s creamy roasted almond butter. All you have to do is click here to visit the company’s website, and then list in the comments below either one of their recipes you’d like to try or a health-related almond fact. You have until midnight, tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 14 – Happy Bastille Day!), and I will announce the random winner on Wednesday. Trust me, you want to win this one!

All gone.

You Asked

Published July 11, 2009 Diet , Oat Bran 50 Comments
Tags: ABU, Chia Seeds, Coconut Milk, Oat Bran, Q&A

More Q & A along with some random eats as of late:

Q: JB asks I’m curious as to how much sleep you get. I’ve heard tips from you about water, sugar, excess cardio, and lots of other things, but never sleep! About what time do you go to bed and wake up? If you have sleeping tips, I’d be super grateful to hear these.

A: I’m a big fan of sleep and function best on 8 to 9 hours. Mornings are my most productive time of the day, and I love waking up between 5 & 6 AM. Therefore, I try to be in bed by 9, although I’m usually yawning by 8. I’m grateful that I have no problems in the sleep department, but I will say that I have trouble sleeping if I’m hungry. So, I always have a little carby snack before bed…that’s a lie, it’s usually a pretty big snack like a bowl of oatmeal. OK, so it’s another meal, but it helps me sleep through the night. Sleep is so important you guys! Without enough, our bodies get stressed, and stress can lead to illness and all kinds of problems. My sleep advice is to try and go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday, limit your caffeine intake to the mornings, and eat a little something if your belly is talking to ya.

Egg salad sandwich made with eggs, mashed avocado, and hummus served in lettuce bread Polly style.

Q: Darcie asks Where do you buy your chia seeds from? I want to get some but would rather buy them in a store than order online.

A: I order my chia seeds online from www.chiaseedsdirect.com. However, I’ve also seen them at my local Whole Foods in the supplement section next to the ground flax seeds. For comparison’s sake, ChiaSeedsDirect charges $35.99 for 4.5 lbs of seeds (includes shipping) while Whole Foods charges $19.99 for 1 pound.

Q: Maggie asks If you had to pick one thing to eat forever, what would it be?

A: This was a tough one, but I think the answer is tortilla chips.

I call this one Broccoli Busting Through by HEAB

I call this one Broccoli Busting Through Hummus Omelet by HEAB

Q: Susan asks What do your friends and family think of you always turning down

traditional desserts?

A: My friends and family are really cool with me not eating sugar, and they’re very encouraging of my healthy eating habits. Often, they just put me in charge of dessert. I’ll bring an all raw pie or bake up a batch of nut butter cookies, and I love coconut milk ice-cream…and yes, it’s sweetened with agave. My brother and I had lunch on Friday, and he had the following to say: I think it’s great but I’ve avoided sweets for years as well.

Me and my little brother...isn't he cute?!?

Scottie, sorry I ate the whole basket of chips...and your guac.

Q: Roxy Polly asks If you could change your name to any name, what would it

be?

A: I’ve loved the name Grey ever since reading about Lady Jane Grey in a high-school history class. She was an incredible young woman put to death for her beliefs. In fact, she’s one of the reasons I chose to be a history major.

Q: CD asks How did you score such a good looking husband?

A: This got nothing but a roll of the eyes.

That wraps up this session of HEAB Q & A. More to come soon. I leave you with my FAVORITE meal of the weekend thus far:

The oat bran was good, but topping was ever better!

The oat bran was good, but the topping was ever better.

As promised, I whipped up a batch of So Delicious coconut milk kefir ABU…it’s AMAZING!

Wow, it’s way past my bedtime. Night.

Coconut Milk Kefir

Published July 10, 2009 Breakfast , Review 52 Comments
Tags: Breakfast, Chia Seeds, Coconut Milk, Jay Robb, Review

In less than 24 hours, I sampled all three flavors of the So Delicious Coconut Milk Kefir I received yesterday:

What is coconut milk kefir you ask? Following is some information sent to me from the folks at Turtle Mountain, producers of the So Delicious product line:

Kefir is typically made from cow’s milk that is fermented with kefir cultures. It is similar in taste and texture to drinkable yogurt. Originating over 2000 years ago, kefir has established a long list of health benefits, such as:

Enhancing the immune system.
Stimulating digestion.
Controlling the spread of harmful yeast overgrowth.
Lowering cholesterol.
Protecting against cancer.

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria which flourish in the body while hindering the growth of harmful microorganisms. Several strains of these bacteria, such as Lactobacillus, have a proven ability to promote gastrointestinal functions, increase immunity and help prevent the development of cancer-causing toxins in the body.

Whereas many yogurts are comprised of two or three active live cultures, So Delicious® Coconut Milk Kefir contains 10 strains of bacteria. Plus, kefir’s active yeast and bacteria provide more nutritive value than yogurt by aiding digestion and maintaining a clean and healthy colon.

Made from imported coconut milk, So Delicious® Kefir is also rich in medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) which are recognized for their unique health benefits, such as:

Protecting against heart disease, cancer and other degenerative diseases.
Helping those with digestive diseases.
Providing energy to the body instead of being stored as fat.
Offering antiviral/antimicrobial properties that strengthen the immune system and enhance intestinal health.

Now, y’all know I love both my good bacteria and my medium chain fatty acids, and so I could not wait to try this stuff!

Yesterday, after lunch with Justine and her Little One…

Love you J!

I made an afternoon snack consisting of vanilla kefir + pumpkin + cinnamon + dark chocolate (90%) flakes.

Happy Halloween.

This tasted great. The pumpkin and bitter chocolate paired quite nicely with the sweet vanilla kefir.

Next up was last night’s dessert:

Perfect combo!

Taking a cue from The Dainty Pig, I chopped up a banana, crumbled a few raw cacao beans on top, and then added about 1/4 cup plain coconut milk kefir to my bowl. I was always a plain yogurt girl, and this bowl brought back many happy memories.

Last, but not least was this morning’s smoothie:

Green good bacteria goodness.

The strawberry kefir was a bit too sweet for me on it’s own, but it worked well in my smoothie. Other ingredients included:

1 cup almond milk chia seed gel (2 TBSP chia seeds soaked in 1 cup unsweetened almond milk overnight)
3/4 scoop chocolate Jay Robb rice protein powder
2 cups spinach
Handful of ice

Thick and totally yummy. The perfect post-yoga breakfast.

Below are the ingredients listed for each flavor of coconut milk kefir:

Kefir Nutrition

I prefer the original as I am not a fan of added sugar, and I think the strawberry and vanilla flavors were a bit too sweet on their own. Otherwise, I would highly recommend the coconut milk kefirs, not only for their beneficial bacteria content, but also for their great taste. The addition of vitamin B12 and calcium was an added bonus as I don’t always get enough of either from my diet alone. Thanks again Turtle Mountain for producing yet another wonderful dairy and soy free product. Be on the lookout as the coconut milk kefirs are due to hit a store near you soon.

P.S. Next up…coconut milk kefir ABU.

P.P.S. – Do not add the coconut milk kefir to your coffee. (Amy, I tried it for ya…blech!)

More HEAB Q & A to come this weekend. Stay tuned…

SourOat Bread

Published July 9, 2009 Breakfast , Recipes 47 Comments
Tags: Breakfast, Coconut Milk, Oatgurt

My SourOat bread really isn’t a new recipe, just a different version of oatgurt.

World's healthiest bread? Dunno, but it sure tastes yummy!

My new favorite bread...Sorry Ezekiel.

Basically, all I did was follow the same method for making oatgurt, but I blended my soaked oat groats in really small batches, adding hardly any water. I then spread a thin layer of the oats on a parchment lined cookie sheet, allowing them to ferment in a warm area for 48 hours.

Two days later, my SourOat bread was ready.

Check out that crust!

I’m kind of surprised out how well this little experiment went. The bread is still pretty doughy underneath the crust, and next time, I would use a greased cookie sheet rather than the parchment paper as things did get a bit sticky. However, it’s really quite delicious, and I know I’ll be making more soon. CD and I both love it. Yummy bread PLUS beneficial bacteria? Great combo if you ask me!

Speaking of good bacteria, look what arrived on my doorstep this morning:

Coconut Milk Kefir...finally!

I am beyond excited about this new line of coconut milk kefirs from the folks over at Turtle Mountain, producers of the So Delicious products. Expect a review very soon.

Be sure to stop by The Health Nut for a coconut oil giveaway, and while you’re at click here for some amazing photos and healthy recipes over at Healthy Yum.

Off to have lunch with Justine. Bye.

Mrs. Wizard

Published July 8, 2009 Breakfast , Recipes , Yoga 51 Comments
Tags: Breakfast, Chia, Oat Bran, Oatgurt, Raw Foods, Yoga

I’ve been up to a little experimenting in the kitchen…don’t be scared.

Yesterday, after a Power Lunch yoga class, I arrived home craving something green and filling, but I also wanted to try my new Brazil nut protein powder. How about green chia protein oat bran with Brazil Nut Sauce topping? Perfect. I was hoping once I put the nut powder in my food processor, it would turn into nut butter. Yeah, that didn’t work out quite as planned, and so I added a little unsweetened vanilla almond milk and French vanilla stevia drops and ended up with chunky BNU (Get it? Like ABU, but with Brazil nuts). I scooped enough out of the food processor to fill a tiny jar, and then a thought occurred to me…

Remaining BNU

I think you know what’s coming…

Like my nut butter jar bowl x's 10.

Embarrassing? Perhaps. Delicious? Most definitely! The BNU is a bit funky – really nutty and not very sweet. I like it!

Then came a new recipe for dinner:

Raw chili cheese pasta.

Inspired by The Fitnessista’s Chia Chili Cheese Sauce, I blended the following for my zucchini pasta topping:

2 TBSP chia seeds soaked in 1/2 cup water
1/2 red bell pepper
2 TBSP nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp chili powder
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 dried chipotle chili
1 clove garlic
Dash of onion powder
Celtic sea salt (lots) and pepper to taste

Also on my plate was some leftover raw pesto pasta. A very colorful and filling meal – love that.

For breakfast, I had a little something I like to call Souroat Bread with BNU and a banana:

This was a new oatgurt experiment, and I must say that I’m quite pleased with the results. It’s completely raw, filled with healthy good bacteria, and no dehydrator required. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the recipe.

Since I got such a great response for my Q&A post, I think I’ll pick a few random questions to answer everyday. Sound good?

Today’s questions:

Q: VeggieGirl asks: What’s the one hobby/activity you’d like to give a try, one that you haven’t done so yet?

A: Mountain Trekking. Ever since reading Into Thin Air, I’ve wanted to go trekking in Nepal. I have no desire to climb Mt. Everest or anything, but I’d love to do the 3-week trek to Base Camp.

Q: Alison asks: There’s not a really good cost effective yoga place near me. What are good ways to teach yourself yoga (DVD’s, podcasts, etc.)?

Polly has some great videos on her blog – they are free, short, and she does the poses along with you.
Here is a link to Sadie Nardini’s 4 part 30 minute power yoga series that Maggie posted. Love that one!
I’ve heard good things about Yoga Today, but I’ve never tried the site myself. They post new classes everyday, and I hear they are usually a more slow and gentle form of yoga.
I’m a big fan of Yoga Download, and they have a large selection of free 20 minute classes, or you can pay to download the longer classes. They are podcasts, but the site is slowly adding slide-show visuals to all of their classes which will help if you need to see the poses.
I know some other bloggers really like the Sara Ivahoe DVD’s. Never tried them myself.

If you’ve emailed me, and I haven’t responded, I promise to do so soon. July = Tour De France watching for me every night and much less time on the computer. What do y’all think? Is it going to be 8 wins for Mr. Armstrong? I think so.

Van Gogh Oats

Published July 7, 2009 Almond Butter , Breakfast , Giveaway , Oat Bran 54 Comments
Tags: Almond Butter, Breakfast, Chia Seeds, Oat Bran, Oatgurt

I’m fully caffeinated and ready to go, but before I head off to work, I wanted to say Good Morning.

Yesterday’s breakfast was quite the masterpiece if I do say so myself:

Who knew oat bran could be so colorful?

My bowl jar totally resembled some sort of arts & craft experiement gone wrong, but it sure tasted right. Into my Hugh Jass serving dish of choice went some chia protein oat bran blended with steamed broccoli and served atop my remaining raw almond butter. Exactly how I prefer my greens…NO GRASS included.

Speaking of ass grass, the winner of my Amazing Grass giveaway is April. Congrats! Please email me with your address.

Yesterday, I received the most kind and generous package from one of my readers. Deb, CD and I LOVE YOU!

Some of the goods:

Check out the loot!

Raw cacao beans – the first thing I opened. They are bitter and crunchy and my new favorite thing. Expect some raw cacao lovin soon. Also included was a bag of Brazil nut protein powder which I cannot wait to try in a smoothie, and a box of Salba seeds, a brand of white chia seeds. Deb, thanks again so much.

This morning’s breakast included another one of Deb’s treats:

Chocolate almond butter + bananas + oatgurt...I want more.

Deb sent us a jar of her homemade chocolate almond butter, and it paired perfectly with my bowl of oatgurt and banana. Deb, one word my friend: patent!

OK, off to work I go. Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Amazing? Not So Much. You Can Have It.

Published July 6, 2009 Almond Butter , Review , Yoga 185 Comments
Tags: ABU, Almond Butter, Breakfast, Jay Robb, Product Review, Vita-Mix, Yoga

Happy Monday my friends. Hope everyone is having a good day back at work after the holiday weekend. I started off this week with an early morning Vinyasa yoga class, and during class, I noticed a spinach leaf floating in my water bottle and the big green Organic sticker from my bananas stuck to the bottom of my yoga mat. Typical Heather Monday morning.

Last week, I received a generous box of samples from the folks over at Amazing Grass.

Pretty amazing, no?

OK, first off, I will say that I contacted the company to try these products knowing full well that I hate wheat grass…and hemp protein powder, two ingredients found in the company’s products. However, I had heard nothing but good things about the Amazing Grass powders and bars, and I was so happy when my samples arrived. I immediately made a green smoothie in a bowl:

Thank you ABU!

My bowl contained 1 scoop Jay Robb vanilla rice protein powder, 1/2 frozen banana, Amazing Grass Chocolate Green SuperFood, spinach, water, ice, xanthan gum, guar gum and ABU on top. This was um, somewhat edible. It tasted pretty green, but the Jay Robb and ABU helped make it all betta.

Then, there was this disaster:

What a waste of chia.

For this bowl, I mixed 2 TBSP chia seeds soaked in 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk with 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 frozen avocado, Chocolate Infusion Amazing Meal, stevia and ice. After one bite and then another just to make sure it tasted as bad as the first, the entire contents of my bowl went straight down the sink. In my opinion, you can add all the chocolate you want, but hemp protein powder will always taste like dirt.

Next up was the Chocolate Whole Foods Energy Bar:

Chocolate Covered Green Chunks

2 bites, and into the trash. Blech.

After one of my readers (Hi Carolyn!) told me about her favorite smoothie containing the Berry flavored Green SuperFood, I decided to give the Amazing Grass products one last try in today’s lunch:

Folks, we have a winner...finally.

This smoothie was actually pretty tasty. Into the Vita-Mix went:

2 TBSP chia seeds soaked overnight in 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 cup water
1/2 avocado
1/2 cup leftover raw banana ice-cream
1 scoop Jay Robb vanilla rice protein powder
Amazing Grass Berry Green SuperFood powder
Handful of ice

The Jay Robb and banana ice-cream definitely help masked the green taste…no almond butter even necessary!

Now, you guys know I love my greens…I mean, I blend broccoli into my oat bran almost every day, but I did not like the taste of the Amazing Grass products. For the most part they tasted way too earthy for me. There was major sweetening action required for every smoothie, and that bar literally tasted like I rolled a ball of grass in some chocolate and took a bite. No thanks. Plus, I don’t like that many of the products, including the Amazing Meal, are sweetened with cane sugar.

So, no more Amazing Grass for me! Thankfully, I get so many greens in my diet that I really don’t think I need a green foods supplement anyway.

However, would you like to try some Amazing Grass? Let me know in the comments below, and I’ll pick one random winner to receive the remainder of my stash. Just make sure your frozen banana supply is stocked!

Happy Birthday Einstein

Published July 5, 2009 Almond Butter , Restaurants , Yoga 51 Comments
Tags: Almond Butter, Avocado, ice cream, Raw Foods, Yoga

Hope everyone had a great 4th! CD and I have had a busy weekend, but I wanted to check-in with all you before the week begins. Yesterday we watched Day 1 of the Tour de France – my favorite sporting event of the year…I totally have a crush on Bob Roll. Sorry CD, but it’s true. Then, right when we left for our 4th of July cookout, a huge rain storm hit. So, no fireworks for us.

Today, I met up with the girls for a 90 minute yoga class focusing on backbends. Hello Camel Pose x’s 3…it was intense.

Me & my fellow yoginis...haircut, next week. Promise!

Afterwards, we hit up one of my favorite places for lunch, Calypso Cafe. I had the tuna salad with Martinique Callaloo (Caribbean mustard greens), and tortilla chips:

Mmm...chips.

For dinner, I made spiralized zucchini pasta massaged with avocado, basil, garlic, and salt served over a bed of spinach and mushrooms:

Raw creamy pesto pasta.

Today, our eldest pup turned 2.

Einstein as a puppy.

To celebrate, I made VeggieGirl’s Blondies with peanut butter and carob chips and served them alongside raw banana ice-cream…Gena, it did change my life.

A dessert the whole family can enjoy, dogs included.

A CD and dog friendly dessert.

Me & The Birthday Boy

I skipped the blondies and went straight for the raw almond butter jar:

Banana soft serve with raw almond butter. Happy Birthday to Me!!!!

Thank you to everyone for your HEAB questions. I’m hoping to do a Q & A post later this week, and so keep ‘em coming.

Again, I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, and before I go, a big shout out to the most beautiful 13 year old out there…HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBI!!!!

Magically Delicious

Published July 3, 2009 Almond Butter , Breakfast , Oat Bran , Yoga 49 Comments
Tags: Almond Butter, Avocado, Breakfast, Chia, Jay Robb, Oat Bran, Oatmeal, Yoga

Wow, that was quite a response to my Say No to Sugar post. Thank you for all your comments! There are still a few I haven’t responded to yet, but I’m getting there…my job really cuts into blogging time. Also, I know many of you have emailed me, and I promise a response to each of you soon. Thanks again for all the encouragement – I was blown away!

Yesterday, I met up with an old friend for breakfast:

I said say "No" to sugar...not carbs entirely. :)

I said "Say no to sugar"...not carbs altogether.

I went through an Irish Steel Cut oats phase a while back, but left them behind when I began my love affair with oat bran. Well, after reading Jess’s method for preparing Steel Cut oats, I decided to revisit them. Before cooking, I toasted my oats with 1 TBSP of soy-free Earth Balance, and then let them simmer in 1 1/2 cups water + cinnamon for about 20 minutes. I skipped the addition of almond milk and banana since I wasn’t reheating them. My bowl contained 2 serving of oats plus coconut butter shavings and a blob of almond butter the size of my head. So delicious, but I was still hungry afterwards…missed my filling oat bran, but the chew factor was a nice change as I was beginning to wonder if there was really a point in me having any teeth.

So, this morning, I went back to Hot Yoga Nashville. For any new readers, I used to go this studio all the time (read everyday). I rarely did Bikram yoga, but I loved the early morning heated Vinyasa classes they offered…well, until my ER visit back in April. I’ve been hesitant to go back, but I missed the teachers. The flow style they teach really suits me, and it’s not just about getting in a good sweaty workout. Plus, on the days I have morning clients, a 6 AM class is perfect, and they’re the only studio with an early class on Friday mornings. So, I went back…fully hydrated of course.

After class, I came home and immediately drank this:

Electrolytes replenished - check.

Then, I made a cherry Dryer Lint smoothie…enough to fill a huge salad bowl:

Smoothies are much more fun served in bowls.

Smoothies are much more fun eaten from bowls.

This smoothie was massive, and I ate the entire thing. Anyone else a ravenous beast in the mornings? The ingredients were:

1 cup water
1 cup frozen cherries
1 scoop chocolate Jay Robb rice protein powder
1/2 frozen avocado
1 cup chia gel
Handful of ice

Just what I needed after an hour of Chaturangas and before a busy morning of seeing clients, and I love the way the chia gel makes my smoothie jiggle like Santa Claus’s belly.

I was thinking about doing a HEAB Q & A post. So, if you have questions for me, regarding anything I’ve posted about in the past or about my life in general, please ask away. You can either leave your questions in the comments below or email them to me.

A Happy 4th of July to you all and don’t forget to visit Zesty Cook for a POM giveaway!

Say No To Sugar

Published July 2, 2009 Diet , Oat Bran 122 Comments
Tags: Avo, Diet, Oat Bran

Edited to Add: After re-reading this post, I thought it came off as a bit harsh, but I’m not changing a word. Just being my honest self. Please know that I love you guys, and I only want what’s best for ya! -HEAB

After my weight loss post, several of you emailed me with questions regarding sugar. Guess what? You don’t need it in your life. You don’t!

Our bodies convert ALL carbs into glucose for fuel, but in excess amounts, the carbs are stored as fat. Now, I’m not going to get into my feelings on eating low carb, but in my opinion, our bodies do not need that much. The USDA recommends that carbohydrates make up 45 to 65 percent of our daily food intake…I’m sorry, but I think that’s a load of crap. Look around my friends…why do you think we are in the midst of an obesity epidemic? You think it’s almond butter and avocados causing all those cases of Type 2 diabetes? No, it’s sugar. Quit eating it.

Now, I won’t lie. I eat my carbs, and I love them. However, I try and keep them as minimally processed as possible, and I make sure to get in plenty of protein and fat as well. Since I quit running, my carb intake has gone way down, but not on purpose. I’m just not craving them as much anymore. Besides my daily dose (or two) of oat bran, I don’t eat a lot of other grains, and my other sources of carbs are mainly vegetables and maybe one serving of fruit a day. Otherwise, I fill my meals with protein and fat…the latter being my favorite.

So, how did I kick my sugar habit? Well, I gave up sugar, but not dessert. Once you stop sweetening your food, I promise your body will get used to it, and the cravings will go away. To me, dessert means a plain baked sweet potato or some carrots smothered in almond butter. How about a few squares of dark chocolate or some raw chocolate pudding (blended avocado, dark cocoa powder, and a few soaked dates)? Need a protein boost? Then make yourself a Dryer Lint Smoothie with some protein powder. Just because you’re not eating sugar doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little treat after meals. You simply have to modify your dessert perspective a bit.

Please keep in mind that I am in no way licensed to give out any sort of nutritional advice, and just because I have figured out what works for me doesn’t mean that I’ll know what works for you. That being said, I do KNOW that nobody needs sugar. So, keep that in mind the next time you reach for that healthy vegan cookie. After all, brown rice syrup is still sugar my friends, and whole wheat flour is still flour.

On that note, I’ll leave you with my blogger inspired lunch from yesterday:

A Polly Salad

Inspired by Polly, I had tuna salad made with mashed avocado, dill pickles, and salt and pepper served atop a bed of spinach and grape tomatoes.

Check out my dessert:

Cherry Bliss

After seeing this combo on Living Free, I could not wait to try it. Frozen cherries + coconut milk + dark chocolate flakes = Wow. A new favorite for sure!

My simple advice to you? Eat your veggies, and lots of them. Eat your protein & eat your fat. Eat your oats & fruit if you want some, but skip the sugar.

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