February 2010
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Healthy, Tasty & Efficient Breakfast
Last night I soaked a big scoop of chia seeds in about 3/4 cup of almond milk - this morning I pulled it out of the fridge and lo & behold.. it was like a thick tapioca. I drizzled just a little raw honey on it, added some chopped walnuts, green apple, 1 chopped date and some cinnamon and YUM! So easy - no cooking involved yet it’s almost like having a bowl of oatmeal or cream of wheat...
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Cha-cha-cha Chia! Not Just for Decoration
I bought some chia seeds last year when I was participating in AmyA’s 44 Day Green Smoothie Challenge - I use them here and there in smoothies but sometimes forget I have them. They’re considered a super-food and are full of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B complex, potassium, fiber and more. I like them because they help regulate blood sugar levels and they form this...
“When it comes to healthy eating it is important to look at a number of different...”
– A Simple Guide to Frugal Organic Eating | Balance In Me
I like this article and her blog - useful, well-written posts on a regular basis.
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Oprah's Dream Board
As I was reading an article this morning I noticed a promotion on Oprah for a new Dream Board tool. Of course I checked it out so I could tell you about it! It’s a downloadable application you install to your computer and can access from your desktop (it runs on Adobe Air). Essentially, it’s a blank canvas that you fill with images and words using their easy-to-use editor. It...