Be back shortly...

Hi all. Sorry no new posts this past week or this coming week. I started a new job and am exhausted from that. Once I finish training and get settled in I'll be right back with more recipes and will start trying to post some articles about healthy eating. Thanks!

A Garden Fresh Lunch (v)

I started a new job today - yeah! I don't want to get into the expensive and unhealthy habit of fast food or microwave meals so I have to come up with meal ideas that will transport well, fill me up and give me energy to finish off the work day, but also be tasty and bring a smile to my face in order to re-energize my spirit as well as my body. Having just made a trip to the garden after work this evening I made a quick meal that will fit the bill for tomorrow's lunch.

Steamed Beet Greens with Tomato Vinaigrette, a side of garden fresh cherry tomatoes, and a hunk of store bought focaccia bread. (I don't know if the bread is vegan or not, but the rest is.)

Breakfast Smoothie # 4 (gf. v)

This fruity smoothie is a sweet start to the morning and pays homage to the strawberry.

Breakfast Smoothie # 3

Chia Fresca

I've posted three variations on this recipe below. I have not yet tried these as I simply wanted to get some options posted along with the posting on Chia Seeds as a healthy ingredient. I am also working on a more exotic take and an alcoholic beverage based upon Chia Fresca, so look for those in the coming posts.

Please note when considering Chia Fresca recipes on the internet: the number one problem that arises is that people simply use too much chia in their Chia Frescas and as a result they become too thick and gelatinous to drink without gagging on the texture. Chia Fresca should still be largely liquid - not gel!

Chia Seeds

Chai Seeds are what I would call a real super food: high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids it will help keep your heart healthy and fill you up as well. Read on to learn more about this versatile little seed with so much goodness packed inside.