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What I Ate: Greek Yogurt is So Hot Right Now

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So, you guys remember when I gushed all over the blog about the Ben & Jerry’s new Greek yogurt flavors?

Well, if you missed it, here it is.

I indulged my obsession again this morning when I went on a boredom trip to Target.

chobani, greek, yogurt, pineapple, snack, food, healthy

source: the Googles

I love pineapple, and I love Greek yogurt. This (impulse) purchase was a no-brainer.

I licked the lid when I opened it, because I am a 6 year old that’s just what you do with yogurt, and it was shockingly tart. Much more tart than the vanilla part of the Ben & Jerry’s. I quickly twirled my spoon around in the carton to mix the pineapple on the bottom with the yogurt. Another quick taste. Muuuuch better.

I give this Greek yogurt 8 Big Fat Greek Weddings out of 10. I would really have loved more pineapple, but I’m a pineapple freak special, so you normals would probably be satisfied.

Another New Love Affair

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I eat this stuff on everything. Well, everything that isn’t savory. Cause I have no recipes for that yet.

This morning, it made an appearance on my banana, coupled with honey.

I had to drive over 30 miles to get it.

What is this thing I covet so much?

Find out after the jump…

Yes, kids. I’m a Whole Paycheck Foods snob. Their hot bar is heaven. I got over a pound of food in my little brown box yesterday. I HAVE NO REGRETS, people. YOLO and stuff. Sorry I’m not sorry that I love quinoa salads.

Anyway, I also get my almond butter at Whole Foods because it is one of the few places that I can get it straight up ground in front of my eyes and totally clean (meaning it hasn’t cavorted around with other nuts whilst processing). It’s very chunky and not at all like peanut butter, but I find it delicious. And surprisingly, buying it at WF fresh ground is the most cost effective way to get almond butter without peanut contamination. Cause I went to pretty much every food store in Norman, Oklahoma, and one place had almond butter that hadn’t been tainted and it was NINE DOLLARS.

I wouldn’t pay nine dollars for all of the almonds in the world!

Actually, that’s a pretty good deal. I’ll get back to you on that.

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cleaneatz:

Broccoli and Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces of pre-cooked shredded chicken
  • ½ cup of steamed broccoli, chopped up
  • 1/3 cup of part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 whole grain tortilla
  • 2 tbsp plain, no fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp red pepper sauce

Directions

Combine Greek yogurt with hot sauce and set aside.

Heat chicken and broccoli in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Once heated through remove from the pan and place in a medium bowl.

Toss chicken and broccoli with salt, pepper and garlic powder and then set aside.

Place tortilla in the hot pan and allow to heat through on one side. Flip the tortilla and sprinkle half of the cheese over one half of the tortilla. Top cheese with broccoli and chicken and then sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top.

Using a spatula fold the tortilla over on to itself (into a half moon) and top with something heavy (ie. A weighted pan or my personal favorite, a teakettle). Allow to cook for a minute or two OR until the bottom lightly browed. Flip the tortilla and cook for another minute or two on the opposite side.

Remove Quesadilla from the pan and allow to cool for a minute or so before cutting into wedges. Top with spicy yogurt and Enjoy!!

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 390; Total Fat: 13.6g; Saturated Fat: 6.2; Cholesterol: 74mg; Sodium: 451mg; Carbohydrate: 29.1; Dietary Fiber: 6.1; Sugars: 1.7; Protein: 36

I love anything that has pretty colors, and this stunning green?! I could eat it up.

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I could look at food porn all. day. y’all.

An Anti-“health” Manifesto

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Your way is not the best way.

I know, I know. I’ve bruised your ego so much you’re probably just going to go back to Facebook. It’s okay, I won’t let my feelings get hurt.

Something I write about often is my love of fitness and healthy eating. (In fact, I’m about to make it a new section on the blog!) I don’t like to focus on numbers, because the terrific way I feel is reason enough to do it, but I’ve lost weight and overall, I think I’m a healthier person than I was last year. I can run a 5k. I have defined leg muscles. I somehow found my biceps and triceps. The double chin I dread in pictures is fading. I don’t need my inhaler after climbing the three flights of stairs up to my room.

Most of all, I feel strong. I know now that I can do so much more than I think I can.

That’s really the most important thing, I think. Because being healthy physically does not mean you’re happy, does not mean you’re better than anyone else, does not mean that everyone can fit in your mold of “health”.

“Fitness” and “health” are subjective terms. What you find healthy, I might find the antithesis of a healthy lifestyle.

So think on that before you tell someone that you want to make them healthy your way. Your way is not the only way, and may not be the best way for that person. Since I’m a college student, I have lots of free time to be spent in the gym. If I had a big-girl job, I would probably have to be on a stricter diet because I can’t spend 7 hours a week in the gym. 

Your way is not the only way. My way is not the only way.

Respect your friends enough to not push them into your way, your health, and your beliefs.

Think about it.

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aneedtogetthin:

roadto—health:

If only I had the financial means to eat like this everyday.

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The gym at my school sells AMAZING low calorie smoothies with mango and peach, the two most superior fruits in this world. Unfortunately, they’re $5 a pop.

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thehealthyfoodie:

Kale, Chickpea and Apple Salad

This glorious salad is a sure way to get you to make friends with the poor, underestimated and under appreciated leafy green that is kale. You get creaminess from the avocados, some kind of nuttiness from the chickpeas, a nice little zing from the radishes, sweetness from the apples and raisins, a little bit of a bite thanks to the walnuts, and of course, the hearty crunch of the kale.

I would love this minus the chickpeas (allergy). Kale is amazing. Central Market makes a really good kale salad with orange zest and pine nuts and dried cranberries. I could eat it forever.

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These carrots are so pretty, I want to eat them. This is why I can chow down on veggies 24/7.

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gastrogirl:

healthy fruit smoothies.

I’ve never found a “healthy” smoothie that I can stand to let trickle down my protesting throat. They usually taste too “green” to stomach. I’m much more acquainted with a smoothie from Smoothie King or Jamba Juice that is loaded with sugar and not as much “green”.

Anyone want to try and change my mind?