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Do you ever have one of those days that just seems bizarre? Today was definitely one of those days. This morning alone was enough to make me think I was living in some alternate universe. First, I attended a psychology seminar about mirror neurons and behavioral mimicry (a rarity in itself), and one of the speakers delivered a 30 minute speech with her sunglasses on–as far as I know, she was in no way visually impaired. Then, on my way to my next class, I spotted a guy brushing his teeth as he walked across the quad. To top it all off, I ran into the director of nutrition services on campus–and she was feasting on a lunch of peanut butter crackers and Gatorade. Where am I?
At least my food was somewhat within the realm of normality. Check it out:
Tuesday
I gave the papaya-mango combo another go last night, and this one was even better than the first–thanks to the addition of coconut extract and shredded coconut. Then again, coconut makes everything taste better.
papaya-mango smoothie with hemp protein, soymilk, coconut, & Pumpkin Flax granola
Wednesday
Another rushed morning today, so my trusty smoothie-bagel combo was on the menu for breakfast. Last night, I threw a white peach on the verge of mushiness into the freezer, and it made for a lovely addition to my smoothie. I didn’t peel it before blending, hence the dark specks you see; I’d like to say I did so as an attempt to boost the nutrition, but we all know it’s just due to my laziness.
pumpkin-peach smoothie with wheat germ; whole wheat bagel with raw almond butter
Lunch was simple and delicious. I love me some beans.
bean salad with Annie's Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette; TLCs; greens with apples & cranberries
For dinner, I cracked open a fresh jar of cashew butter–you know what that means. Cashew Ginger Tofu, of course. There may have been some plate-licking involved.
Cashew Ginger Tofu (ED&BV); steamed eggplant & mushrooms; whole wheat couscous; kiwi
Alright, homework beckons. Nighty-night.
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
Are you sure you’re not going to school in the Twilight Zone?? Haha
Tell the homework to leave you alone. Doesn’t it know you have better things to do?
Haha I’m picturing you licking your plate! And I KNOW pb crackers and gatorade!? That was too funny/weird.
Haha, I’m sure you don’t need to pull out your copy of ED&BV for that tofu dish
It looks spectacular as usual!
I can’t believe a coconut fanatic like myself never bought coconut extract! Where do you find it? At regular grocery stores or specialty stores?
hahah I love strange days like that! Those are great stories
haha, sounds like quite the series of odd events. i LOVE the toppings in your salad.. looks divine!
that’s hilarious about the director of nutrition services having a lunch of gatorade and pb crackers – nobody’s perfect! haha
Can’t eat tofu but I have ED & BV and I swear, I am always reading blogs where people make recipes from there that i had no idea existed..guess i need to pay attn!
Days that feel bizarre? Yeah, my life with a 2.5 yr old little human every day is a little wonky at times
haha
yum! i need to make that ED&BV recipe!
i just got that cook book! hurrah!
your smoothies make my day! and coconut really does make everything ebtter! yay
Homework succkkks. (I’m so mature, I know). I’m loving the looks of your salad! Yum!
lol, to others, your dishes might be the bizarre one. But they sure are tasty!
Your foods look delicious! And I was laughing about your ‘strange experiences’, it’s a crazy world…. xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
it really sounds a bizarre day… hahaha…. especially the guy brushing his teeth!
And I’ve seen people who’s supposed to be healthy-eaters (RD) eat craps. So that’s inconsistency, but pretty normal unfortunately.
Such a weird day! I would not be able to concentrate if a professor gave a lecture in sunglasses.
Love your smoothies. They always look so good! I had my first green monster the other day and really enjoyed it. Pumpkin peach sounds like a fun combo.
LOL at the guy brushing his teeth. I guess he was running a little behind but A+ for making hygeine a priority
Haha, the beginning of your post just made my day! I’ve never understood why some people wear their sunglasses indoors?! But then again some people probably wonder why I bring a jacket with me EVERYWHERE…even during summer…and I live in Texas.
Mmm, I looove all of your smoothie creations…I’ve been trying them for a quick breakfast during the school week now…Yours always give me the inspiration to try new recipes! Aaaand I’m about to read over your smoothie tutorial once again!
Have a wonderful day, girl!
xoxo-Alli
ohh that kiwi looks so fresh! hahaha- that lecture lady would have cracked me up. I love wearing my sunglasses at night and sing that song ” I wear my sunglasses at night …so I can so I can.. watch you weave and breathe your story lines….
I agree with Liz… I think you might be in the Twilight Zone!
I need ED&BV so badly.
I am interested in this cashew ginger tofu you speak of, it looks heavenly! Do you have a recipe?
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Coconut truly does make everything better, doesn’t it?
I also now have a major tofu craving, I haven’t had any ages. Note to self – go to store & buy tofu.