Cute name for a serious food, right? Nooch is short for nutritional yeast.
…it’s probably better to stick with the nickname, right?
Nutritional yeast is a complete protein, yet vegan. It is NOT the same yeast we are familar with for, say, bread or beer. Not only is it a great source of B-vitamins and protein but [...]
These are BANANA OAT BARS! Main recipe courtesy of the Dr Fuhrman website and the one below, modified by TheFitChick.
2 ripe bananas mashed
2 C rolled oats
1/2 C applesauce
1/4-1/2 C shredded coconut
1/4 C chopped walnuts
1/2 C (each) chopped dates, raisins
Optional: 1/4 C carob powder, 1/4 C chopped dried cherries, 1/4 C chia seeds……ETC!
Spread into a 9×9″ [...]
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STILL!
Not only tummy but heart <3, mind…and CLOSET.
Yes, we hit the Black Friday sales…pics a comin’. More than anything, it’s a good source of outfit inspiration and mind candy. ((She says to justify the purchase of Isabel Marant pants full-price…))
Thanksgiving is also time (even if you’re gearing up to finals!! acckkkk!!) to catch up on [...]
Because it’s the SEASON for ‘em!
Here are some other things that are in season for May:
APPLES
APRICOTS
ARTICHOKES
AVOCADOS
BEAN SPROUTS
BEETS
BLACKBERRIES
BROCOLLI
CABBAGE
CELERY
CHERRIES
CUCUMBERS
EGGPLANT
LEMONS
LETTUCE
ORANGES
PEACHES
PEPPERS
WATERMELON
^ Granted…there are some fruits & veggies which are “in season” year-round from this list and others not included. Can you guess which?
Happy EATING and happy (if you happen to be so lucky) GROWING!
I also approve of the kitten getting snuggly with the Marni lookbook for this season!
and while you’re at it - soak your OATS!
If you don’t have time or accessibility to cooking oats for your lunch or snack during the work or school day, you could opt to eat them dry….or not. The only time I like this is when they’re rolled in PB. But some die-hards really do eat [...]
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* How about an easy, healthy meal idea?
Yum = raw, organic zucchini, cubed + tahini (sauce) + 1/2 avocado + chickpeas/garbanzo beans.
If you want to get really crazy, add spinach or mixed organic greens and make it a salad!
* Have you switched over to “pink” salt? You should. Salt your food w/o guilt! But…
What’s better [...]
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…over forty!!
She’s 45 years old and I can’t believe we haven’t featured her before! (note to self: have to search back through old posts…) Teri Hatcher just announced plans to launch “hatch” (get it?) a site for “chicks”. Hmmm…Great idea! In this chick’s opinion, she looks more radiant & less “plastic” NOW than she did [...]
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This weekend I placed an order with SkinCareRx and…
BAM!
This weekend I planted a veggie garden of: Tomatoes (starters), Basil (starter), Squash (starter) and seeds to include Beets, Radishes, Carrots, Brussel Sprouts and Lettuces.
And today…