Here I am just blogging in the EarthFare cafe and two readers come up and introduce themselves!!! How cool! They are nutrition students too, and we made plans to have lunch here next Thursday 🙂
I knocked off some studying this morning – whew. The first round is always the hardest, after that it just gets easier and easier to go over the material. I think I’m good with functional groups, orbitals, hybridization, naming alkanes and alkenes…..you get the point!
Lunch was awesome. We’ve got a beautiful fall day and I wanted to celebrate with a cup of soup. I wanted the Shrimp + Corn I had last time, but I decided on the Black Bean + Chorizo instead.
I asked if they had any whole grain rolls, but they didn’t, so I had some stone ground Akmak crackers instead –
And of course I had to have a salad for some veggie bulk. I promise someday I’m getting a sandwich! I kept it lighter on the protein and salad toppings today because of my soup.
- Greens/spinach
- Sesame kale
- A piece each of broccoli, red cabbage, orange pepper, carrots, cooked parsnip and eggplant
- 4 little crackers
- A handful of roasted sweet potatoes
- A sprinkle of blue cheese
- A sprinkle of soy nuts
- 2 pineapple chunks
- (I had dressing on the side but didn’t need it.)
And a Junk Food sample for dessert! Oatmeal raisin.
Plus my own H2O bottle to save money + waste (I turned down a bunch of cool drinks.
I’m off to Foodservice, then workout, then making a fun dinner, then more studying! Can’t WAIT for some relaxation this weekend. I’m planning to do a little back-to-school clothes shopping, since my mom sent me a little money!! Thanks mom!
magpie says
Sounds like a busy day! But clothes shopping will be an awesome way to unwind 🙂
I’m always so jealous of your Earthfare lunches :p
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VeggieGirl says
So fun that you got to meet some readers!! And hooray for gorgeous Earthfare salads!! 🙂
Christie i. says
Lovely salad!
Brittney says
First of all, I have to say that you do a great job with the blog, Kath. I definitely enjoy reading it everyday 🙂
I also wanted to ask everyone what kind of Larabars they recommend. I was pleased to see them at my local grocery this morning and was curious to see which ones everyone liked. Thanks!
lisa says
mm i love chorizo, it sucks though I recently became allergic to pork within the last year so no more for me! boo.
lisa says
ps Brittney Coconut Cream Pie Larabar is my fav!
Heather says
Ooh, roasted sweet potatoes on a salad? Yum!
Have fun shopping- hope you find some good stuff!
Brittney- I like the Cherry Pie flavor, Chocolate Coconut and Key Lime. But they’re all good!
Ash says
Hey Kath – How was the Junk Food sample? I always see those tubs in the stores and wonder if they’re good. Would it make for a tasty dessert?
Meghann says
My mom still takes me abck to school shopping too, and I’m not even in school anymore. I think its just a hard habit to break. 🙂
Jenny says
Brittney – I love the Apple Pie and Cherry Pie Lara bars. I think those are my favorite. The Peanut Butter cookie is pretty good, too. But, really, I like them all 😉 I always have a hard time choosing.
Ally says
Hi Kath, I know you tend to call yourself a “volume” eater and I like the idea of getting to eat a lot of food for not a lot of calories but I find it takes me forever to digest food – not sure if I have a slow metabolism or what but if I eat big salads and soup for lunch I still feel too full to workout after work without feeling sick. Do you ever have that problem? And does your body just adjust or is there anything I can do to help it or is this because I have a slow metabolism?
Kat's Veggie Life says
Back to school shopping is so much fun! Especially when it is a gift from mom. It is so much more fun when we get to shop with them though :).
Salad looks fantastic!
Biz says
My daughter loves black bean soup – this reminds me to make some for her (not sure she’d like the chorizo sausage though!).
Theresa says
Ally:
I’m not an expert, but I wouldn’t think that your slow digestion=slow metabolism. I was having some digestion issues, and went to see a GI Doc, and he told me that I just have slow motility, ie: foods are moved through my system at a slower rate than normal. I don’t know if you can “adjust” your body if that is sort of the case for you too, you may just have to be more careful at how much of a volume eater you become! Hope this helps! =)
Jessica says
This is Jessica and Olivia, the two nutrition students who got lucky enough to meet you today!! I felt like I spotted a celebrity haha! We are both very excited for next Thursday! See you then!
ModelBehavior says
Oh how I wish there was an earthfare near me…or a whole foods…or anything cool for that matter. Perhaps there is one in Chicago i could visit when I am there next week….hhmm….
thinking out loud on your blog Kath, sorry 🙂
Caroline says
You should freeze a couplle of bananas..they are AMAZING frozen and then you won’t have to eat so many…and Matt won’t have to have a meal. =]
Make sure to peel them before though!
madison says
modelbehavior- theres whole foods in chicago but i’ve never seen earth far here…maybe i havent been looking hard enough though~
mom says
You’re welcome!
Jaclyn says
Brittney-
Apple pie is my favorite so far, but I’m still working my way through the flavors.
Caroline F. says
Mmmm! Another yummy salad, i wish we had EF!!!! Also, is that a Lauras wholesome junk food bite i spy! Those are some good eats right there! And, i must agree, frozen bananas are always nice to have handy for a snack (think frozen grapes.. 🙂 OR instead of ice in a smoothie, and recipe backup of course! I like to slice them and top w/ some PB or chocolate (or a little of both…! ) For a sweet little snacky! I love me some naners! Take care!
-CF
Caroline F. says
Oh, and to ashley, my fave Larabars are the Peanut butter cookie, Apple pie, gingersnap, and Chocolate hazelnut 🙂
Hope that helps! You really can’t go wrong with them, i have yet to come across a Larabar that i couldnt finish!
bobbi says
love the water bottle have to have one myself at all times! I need to do some back to school shopping too, you just reminded me:)
Grounded Fitness says
haha, your such a celeb. Its only a matter of time till you get a big break. Im thinking book deal, or cooking show….
Kelly Turner
www.groundedfitness.com
Kel says
Hi. I’m just curious – is the Obama banner on the side chosen by you? Or is that just a random banner that blogher has?
Kath says
Brittney ,
Thanks!
Ash ,
Not bad! But I think if I had a whole tub of little chunks it would be hard to stop eating them…
Ally ,
I often can feel salads and high protein/fat meals in my stomach for 4pm workouts – which is just another reason I prefer morning workouts. I can usually do machines in the afternoons, but I find it hard to run with all the jostling. I guess you just need to give it a little more time to digest. Are mornings an option for you?
Jessica + Oliva,,
So nice to meet you both!! See you next Thursday for a longer chat 🙂
Kel ,
It’s a BlogHer ad, but I did approve it to run.
Kath
RD2be says
Ally,
If you have a hard time digesting large meals, try smaller, calorie dense meals. Add things like avocado, cheese, peanut butter, olive oil and nuts to things to add nutrients and calories without adding too much volume to meals. Watch how much fiber is in your food because fiber slows digestion so you don’t want to over do it. You should also avoid filling up with fluids while eating meals, keep fluids for between meals. Hope this helps!
www.rd2be.wordpress.com
Obama Fan says
So glad you approved the Obama banner!
Caroline says
Oooppps, in my above comment (17) I meant to say ‘Matt won’t have to have one a meal’…Sorry for confusion.
alex says
oh my gosh i just so the obama banner!!!!!
Yes!!!!!
or should I say, Yes we can!!!!
and just a side bit of information, there are only 16 days left to register to vote. So if you haven’t done it already make sure you do!
alex says
saw*
Brittney says
Thanks for the recommendations everyone!
Alison says
Yes, so glad you approved the Obama banner! I knew I liked you : ) And ModelBehavior there are several Whole Foods in Chicago.
Ally says
Hi Theresa, Kath and RD2be, just wanted to say thanks for the responses. I’m glad I’m not necessarily doomed to a slow metabolic fate. I’ll try incorporating your tips. I’m a terrible morning person and haven’t had much success with morning workouts but I’m training for a marathon (Philly) and need to get my runs in so I may have to start now that it’s getting darker earlier and earlier at night!
Laura says
I can’t beleive you runied such an awesome blogspot with an Obama ad. Politics has no business here.
Kel says
I have to agree with Laura, i think this is such a positive blog, and political ads of any sort (either candidate) just put a divide. BUT, I know this is YOUR blog, so I guess who am I to say it doesn’t belong here. I would probably be tempted to put one up if I had a blog (other candidate though :-p )
I was just curious. Thanks for answering my question!