Long Time No Post!

It has been a few weeks since a recent post went up. I did this semi on purpose, semi because it has been a rough few weeks.

I wanted to try out this vegetarian lifestyle a bit on my own without feeling obligated to do so or remember to do so because I am used to blogging (which is an instant vegetarian reminder).

It was very easy! Here are some of the new daily things I have been eating:

- Homemade Cuban Black Bean Soup (with ginger, and sweet potato). Delicious!

- Homemade Miso Soup (with seaweed, tofu, sesame seeds, and scallion)

- Homemade Granola

- Homemade Whole Wheat Bread (this was a disastrous experiment)

- Packaged non dairy, soy free, gluten free, macaroni and cheese (Had to try it), a little garlicky, but low in calories, and a nice substitute with a little getting used to)

- Hummus

- Spelt/Sprouted bread

- Dairy free, Rice Mozzarella Cheese

- Soy Yogurt

- Tahini Paste (a sesame paste that I have yet to incorporate into a meal, but did buy it)

...and more that I cannot remember off the top of my head.

I also have been investigated the foods that work best with my body type. There is a system called Metabolic Typing. It basically helps to evaluate the way your body digests food, therefore determining the best foods to eat. I am a protein type.

Therefore, I have been trying to find ways in which I can reduce my carbohydrates and up my protein intake so that I feel the healthiest and most energetic. This is NOT a low carbohydrate diet. I do not believe in a low-carb diet. However, I do believe that everyone's body is able to absorb, metabolize, and use the macronutrient groups (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) differently.

Not only that, but as American's we are told to eat far more carb's than is really necessary because the government has a big role in this industry and must maintain its economy through these products (I.e. sugar, corn, rice, etc.).

I will leave you with an interesting drink that I just adore. It is Synergy. It has very few calories, a very fermented (almost beer like ), sour, acidic taste. However, it is a wonderful drink to boost the immune system (thanks to the kombucha with in it). Feel free to request more information about Kombucha and this drink!



Sports section:
Lovely runs throughout the past few weeks. Although I did catch a cold for the first time in two years! It put me out of commission for two days! Then, we had another semi-blizzard, and even the gym was closed. To make up for this I ...

-Played Wii Fit Plus
-Shoveled for an 1.5 hours

Can't wait to get back into the game.
5K Susan G. Komen Race in about 2 months!