So blue for blueberries! Aside from being packed with antioxidants, a cup of raw, frozen blueberries has just 80 calories, 4 g. fiber and is a great source of vitamin K (32%—vitamin K is responsible for normal blood clotting.)
There were no more fresh bananas this morning, so this morning I packed my oats full of blueberries. 😀
- 1/4 c. each oatmeal and oatbran
- 1/4 c. wheat bran (stirred in at end)
- 1 c. milk + 3/4 c. water
- 1 c. frozen blueberries, thawed before adding
- toppings: 2 T. each walnuts and Galaxy Granola
Yum-may! 
My morning gym workout was equally as yummy.
Elliptical: 1.5 miles
Treadmill: 1.5 miles, 4.5% incline
Elliptical: 1.5 miles
Stairmaster: 10 minutes, resistance 8
It felt really good to sweat, while starting my morning on the right foot! 😀
When I came home, I whipped together a frothy green monster (1/2 frozen banana, large handful of spinach, 1 c. milk, topped with 1 T. Galaxy Granola.) Soooo frothy!!
Last night I put my lunch together and had originally started with a simple side salad, but decided that I wanted to keep it simple (i.e., no beans or other toppings.)
Along with my salad, I also packed lunch part #2, using something I haven’t eaten in ages: tempeh!
If you’re looking for a protein packed, vegetarian sandwich filler option, check out tempeh! It has a meaty texture (unlike tofu) and absorbs the flavor of whatever you add to it. I particularly enjoy eating it in stir-fries with a bit of olive oil, soysauce and pineapple. Yum!
Today, however, I went with something I’ve seen a few times on KERF. 1/4 a package of tempeh with Pb & jelly (or pumpkin butter in this case!) Between two slices of Trader Joe’s whole wheat sourdough bread.
With some veggie sticks for crunching on the side. Fun lunch! 😀
+ a pear, an apple and a handful of almonds for afternoon snacks.
On the plate tonight were roasted brussells sprouts, steamed carrots, brown rice (cooked in veggie broth with frozen peas) and a slice of roasted chicken.
The best part was the dollop of homemade chunky cranberry sauce on the side.
Watching Biggest Loser, eating a snack and studying for a quiz on Thursday. Two more days to go before Spring Vacation officially begins! 😀
Question: Are you a creature of habit when it comes to food choices or do you crave variety? While I love trying new foods, sometimes I have to remind myself to switch things up with my day to day diet in order to take advantage of all kinds of different nutrients.
Running To Slow Things Down 
I have such habits. I could count the variety of meals I know on my hand. But I love them! And I do not understand the combination of tempeh, PB, and J. Perhaps it’s just because I am so not a plain tempeh fan
I didn’t think I was either…plain tempeh by itself is kind of strong. But there’s something about letting it sit overnight with the pb on top, I think. 😀
I’ve never tried tempeh…looks interesting, though.
I need variety in my diet. If I eat the same foods day in and day out, my body doesn’t feel as good as when I keep switching it up. Even with oatmeal, if I eat it literally every morning, by the end of the week, it can give me a stomach ache! But, I do love my oatmeal breakfasts.
i really wana try that sandwich!!! i bet the tempeh and jam is great together! I LOVE TEMPEH!! hmm-i usually crave the same things! BUT i do love a variety!
I also love tempeh! I’ve never had it plain jane right out of the package- perhaps I should try??
I crave variety for sure 😀
Mmm..totally give it a try!! It took me a while to get accustomed to the taste (it’s definitely stronger then when it’s cooked) but now I love it this way. 😀
I go in phases with no particular rhyme or reason. Right now I’m on a cottage cheese and tomatoes on whole wheat English muffin phase. It fits for any meal or snack and it’s quick. Love tempeh! My favorite tempeh recipe is called Soilant Green from a restaurant here called Laughing Planet:
cubed, seasoned and cooked tempeh
steamed broccoli
chopped, steamed chard
onion
over your favorite grain (pearl barley rocks it)
with cilantro pesto
It’s the best bowl of stuff after a marathon for sure. Super hardy.
That sounds awesome! Thanks so much for sharing, I’m definitely going to give it a try. 😀 Do you have any recommendations on a good seasoning for the tempeh in this recipe as well?
Mmm…never used tempeh in my cooking. It’s about time;)
x Julia (Taste of Living)
I think that Nate wouldn’t let me come in the front door with tempeh. Ha, ha! I’d need to sneak it into some food and hope he didn’t know what he was eating. 😉
mmm I love tempeh. Especially with almond butter and jelly. SO JANK!
Tempeh is definitely an acquired taste, but I dig it now!
I posted my sweet potato challenge entry!
http://americangourmande.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/sweet-potato-challenge/
It was fun getting my sweet potato juices flowing. Thanks for the challenge!
I love green monsters! It took me so long to finally try one and now I am hooked!
I used to eat the same foods all the time but since I’ve been blogging I’ve tried so many more foods its great I love the inspiration I have had from so many wonderful people x x
I’m definitely a creature of habit. I eat pretty much the same thing every day with slight variations, probably not the healthiest thing in the world.. but I’m pretty picky. In other parts of my life I’m a creature of habit/routine too.
I’m off to the grocery store and you’ve inspired me to pick up some tempeh 🙂 I need to start packing my lunch and saving $$. I think a tempeh-jam sandwich will be the perfect mid-day meal.
I try to switch things up but find I go in phases…such as a pb phase where I’ll have it almost every day for a week. Then it’s a yogurt phase. Chocolate phases are particularly wonderful. 🙂
Gah! I’ve been dying to try Kath’s tempeh/pb/jelly combo for agesss. Maybe i’ll get around to it while i’m home this week 🙂
I’m partially a creature of habit but I also love variety. I know what I like…. and if I like it I want it all the time–HOWEVER, since I eat very similar eats on a day to day basis at school….i always try and spice it up with new recipes and products whenever i get the chance to at home!