Second Breakfast

attitude

February 21, 2011

outlook. approach. I am thankful to have learned long ago the importance of attitude. Each of us has a choice each day how we will approach the day, what our attitude will be. The day may start out well, and then challenges appear. We also have a choice as to how we will react to [...]

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green citrus smoothie

February 1, 2011

Today’s daily juice / daily smoothie was fabulous! It was very tasty and I’m still feeling energetic! In other news, our river remains at a comfortable level. green citrus smoothie 3 apples 1 lemon, peeled 3 large handfuls fresh spinach 1 scoop wheat grass 1 scoop lemon lime Superfood Juice apples and lemon. Blend with [...]

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double berry protein muffins

February 1, 2011

I have been sending Jason to work with snacks for those times when he doesn’t get out for a lunch break in decent time. Almonds, protein bars, and he has a newfound favorite, the Larabar! Yesterday I made him some muffins with staying power and flavor. Jason actually said they were perfect! You can expect [...]

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a good start

January 31, 2011

Good Morning! I hope everyone’s week is starting off in a happy and positive way! Mine started with a delicious and colorful breakfast. I roasted half a butternut squash with maple syrup, and made more spinach pancakes. Basil and I bundled up and went for our run. Part of the trail by our house has [...]

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lite brite

January 18, 2011

I still have not juiced a lemon with the peel, but I’m juicing lemons almost every day. I LOVE the vibrant bright flavor of citrus in my juice – a little bit of summertime in my winter. This morning my sunshine was that stack of grapefruit and lemon: blended with a Vitamix full of spinach: [...]

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sunny mandarin frostie

January 13, 2011

Today’s Second Breakfast falls under both daily smoothie and daily juice. It is a potent one, containing maca (I’ve been sharing recipes with it but not sharing what it actually is – bad blogger). Maca is an earthy flavored superfood powder, originating from a root vegetable. Some suggested benefits of maca? Energy! Maca contains all [...]

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mango maca shake

January 5, 2011

At 5:30 in the morning, all I should be operating is my VitaMix. Good thing Jason and I both want smoothies for First Breakfast… mango maca shake serves two 1 large fresh mango 1 1/2 cup almond milk 1 cup coconut water 2 scoops vanilla protein 1 tablespoon maca powder 1 tablespoon lucuma powder 1 [...]

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gluten free ? CAN be fabulous !

October 7, 2010

Once again, I am blown away by the flavor and texture of Kinnikinnick’s Gluten Free products! This morning for Second Breakfast I had a toasted Original Homestyle Waffle. This was crunchy – like a waffle should be! The flavor is really great – to me it tastes like shortbread. So good. I topped it with [...]

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happy day

September 27, 2010

Dachshund slippers! It’s my birthday, these were waiting for me by the side of the bed this morning! Good Morning Smoothie ! Isn’t that pretty? Our smoothie for two: 2 cups coconut milk 3/4 big box spinach 1 cup frozen blueberries I love this combination. So tasty, and the frozen blueberries makes it COLD. After [...]

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