31 December 2010

In a pinch

Thank you for your thorough and honest comments on yesterday's post on animal research. I was anticipating a lot of negative comments so either 1) only scientists reading my blog 2) PETA is crazy or 3) you got the gist of what I was trying to say.

Either way, I hope that I was able to show you another [positive] side of animal research.

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Well, I finally have a few days off. It comes at a good time because my family decided to surprise us with a visit. Made my MONTH!



But I'm starting to come down with a cold :(

So a get-better-vitamin-packed-protein-smoothie it is!
 In the mix:
1 scoop vanilla SunWarrior protein
banana
frozen strawberries
frozen blueberries
frozen mangoes
hand full fresh spinach
1 T almond butter (to promote absorption of fat soluble vitamins)
H20
stevia
pinch sea salt (brings out sweetness)

And lots of tea...

I will rock my holiday mug as long as I can


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Since I've been working quite a bit, quick and easy meals have been on demand...

Maple Peanut Butter Protein Cupcake

So. good. I promise you.


 And lots of Amy's soup. The low-fat black bean is my current favorite..


I spice it up with:
2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for added protein)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
pinch cayenne
pinch sea salt

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What are your favorite meals when crunched for time?



Posted by Lauren at 1:28 AM
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9 comments:

  2. between that smoothie and cupcake, i'm pretty sure i'll enver get sick again!

    wishing you a happy healthy and safe new years eve!

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  3. I've been rocking the green monsters to keep colds away and i swear it works! I hope you have a fantastic new year's eve and all the best in 2011 girl! :)

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  4. Awwww - your family's so cute!
    I hope you get better ASAP, girl!
    Wish you an AMAZING NYE - full of joy and family-time :D
    xoxo

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  5. I love Amy's soups- soup is definitely one of my go-to meals, as well as salad beasts. Lots of nutrition, minimal time!! Happy new year's eve love :)

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  6. I hope you don't get sick!! Hopefully that smoothie worked it's magic.

    I love sweet potatoes when i'm in a rush! Just wash it, stab it with a fork, wrap it in a paper towel, and cook it in the microwave from 12-15 minutes! I usually do that while I shower/get ready for something when i'm in a rush!

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  7. I would say my go to meal in a pinch would be canned soup and frozen Morningstar Farms burgers. Or a fruit and yogurt parfait with some cereal sprinkled on there.
    Happy 2011!
    I tagged you on my blog today :)
    http://thescenefromme.com/2011/01/01/ive-been-tagged/

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  8. Happy New Year, lady! I hope you're beginning to feel better...keep slurping that soup! (Amy's black bean is one of my favorites as well).

    I'd love to see you whenever you're free...I start classes on the 10th, but am free as a bee next week. Maybe we can grab dinner or drinks? xoxo

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  9. I rock my holiday mug all year long

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