Good evening!! Remember when I used to post after dinner every single night?! I’m ready to curl up on the couch and watch the latest episode of Nashville, but I figured I’d pop in and say hello with a little recap of my day. So HI!
^^ Have you tried this chai (that’s chai not chia!) flavor of KIND bar? My new favorite! It served as a hearty snack before a 12:30pm workout today. With all the rain I wasn’t able to fit in a run outside, and since yesterday was a rest day I needed a good workout. I ended up doing 26 minutes on the Stairmaster (never a coincidence!) followed by Vanessa’s 30 minute Tabata class. I’m so used to 60 minute classes that 30 minutes breezed by. My new favorite class! Ha!
I worked on the above recipe this morning for a post coming up in a few weeks, so I packed some up to have for lunch at the gym. I paired it with a banana smoothie from the cafe and got a little more work done there before heading home.
Our rainy day continued, so I figured it was a good time to introduce Mazen to FROZEN! It was both our first time seeing it (although we know a lot of the songs and characters already). When “Let It Go” came on Mazen said “It’s Saya’s song!” I guess she sings it a lot : ) M liked the movie, and I liked cuddling with him for 90 minutes. He was a little scared at times, but it kept his attention. This was his first real movie!
Afternoon snack of cheese + crackers while movie watchin’
Dinner tonight was Cook Smarts Za’atar Shrimp and Cauliflower with tabouli and pita. Thumbs UP! I loved the tabouli – parsley is my new favorite herb (which is saying a lot because I really didn’t care for it when I was younger). The last of my Barefoot Booch on the side.
Happy evening friends!
Elyse says
Lunch looks fab! Can’t wait to see the recipe!
sam @ grapefruit & granola says
I heard that kind has a bbq flavored bar. They’re really getting creative!
Linda @ TheFitty says
Dark chocolate chili is my favourite flavour combo but this chai one has me wondering…
Kate says
Love fresh parsley! It’s my favorite too.
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
What yummy eats! And how fun to have a Frozen movie day!
Jackson says
I love Kind bars, I have never had that flavor. Though I saw this post today http://www.motherjones.com/blue-marble/2015/04/fda-kind-bars 🙁
KathEats says
I heard about that just now on TheSkimm! I’m not surprised. ..especially with the chocolate covreed ones.
Brittany M says
There are many nutrition professionals (RDs, researchers, etc.) who go against the grain of the Standard American Diet approach to saturated fat. That article states “The FDA said the bars have too much saturated fat to justify the term healthy,” and if that’s one of the main reasons, I’d really question ruling them out as a healthy snack. Many in the U.S. and around the world enjoy the health benefits of a diet high in fat and low in sugar and carbs. The FDA’s guidelines on fats make avocados, salmon, and eggs, as well as most nuts, unhealthy. The FDA should broaden their view of what’s really healthy instead of doing what’s politically correct. Just my opinion.
KathEats says
Agreed…nuts = saturated fat = real food = good.
Melinda says
Hey! Thought I’d chime in on this thread. For myself, I’m less worried about the fats (nuts and coconut). It’s the added sugar (honey, rice syrup) that make these little guys more of a dessert, or glorified candy bar. I’m wondering what your thoughts are, Kath?
-Kelly (Masters DPD candidate)
KathEats says
I agree with you kelly. I want to see real food and minimal sugar
Colette Larson says
i love Kind bars and I am obsessed with Chai…going to find this one to try! And Frozenn is always a good choice, though I resisted seeing it or letting our toddler watch it for a really long time!
Cassie says
I’ve never heard of that KIND bar flavor! I HAVE to try it!
Jessica says
Frozen is the only movie my son will really sit through and watch. He loves it and is obsessed with Olaf. 🙂
hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
mmmm, I think I would love that kind bar!
Bridget says
Hi Kath-
I’m really enjoying all the posts! I find that seeing what you are eating helps inspire me to make better choices throughout the day. Also, I noticed that you have mounted your TV above the fireplace mantel. We’ve been considering that but have also heard that it causes neck strain. How is it going for you guys?
Have a great day!
Bridget in Richmond
KathEats says
Hey Bridget! No neck strain here. I think because our couch allows us to recline so that my neck is supported back.
Julia says
I like Kind but never had that flavor. Glad Mazen likes Frozen!!! My son is 11, we’ve seen it several times. He roots for Oloaf and Sven. I bought him a talking Oloaf for Christmas. It rode around in the car for a few days till I could smuggle it in the house. Every time I hit a biump this voice from the back would yell, “I can’t feel my legs!! I can’t feel my legs!! Cracked me up every time.
KathEats says
Haha!
Katie says
All the news about the “healthy” label on KIND bars definitely means that we need dietitians who can educate people on different sources of fats. I understand the FDA guidelines, but I think it gives people the wrong idea!
KathEats says
Agreed. Fats from nuts are good.
Katie sB says
I love Frozen, especially as someone who has sisters!
Danielle @ yogapantsandpizza says
I don’t even have kids but I’ve seen Frozen a few times and love it. It’s so cute!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I must get my hands on that Kind bar!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Oooh dinner looks mighty good!
lynn says
You are beyond lucky to have a gym with great childcare. I would love you to do a post in the future for those of us who aren’t so lucky! I run and walk a lot outside and add some pushups or squats but much more than that is tricky.
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says
Aaawwww snuggles and movies are the absolute best!!! <3