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.

 Recipe here

 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?