When I was younger, I didn't eat nuts -- no cashews, almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, nada. I can't decide which came first: me deciding that my tastebuds weren't a fan, or me putting them on my silly can't-eat-because-of-the-high-fat-content-list. Well my friends, I've gotten older and wiser, and now am a firm believer in including heart-healthy fats in my diet on a daily basis. Nuts (and most definitely nut butters!) are a frequent part of my eats. I'll throw a half-serving on top of my yogurt, or eat a serving as a snack here and there. So when California Walnuts contacted me asking if I'd like to try a bag of their walnuts to play around with in the kitchen, I gladly accepted. The nuts came in a kind of earthy feeling burlap sack, which I thought was a cute touch. To check out some of ... [Read More]
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Healthy Fats to Eat Often
Happy Presidents' Day! I'm enjoying a much needed Monday off. Traveling always takes it out of me a bit and I love that I had today and yesterday to recoup. Last night I was exhausted and passing out by 8 PM -- helllooo jet lag! This afternoon is shaping up to be an active one: first we took Harley girl for an hour walk, then Adam and I played tennis together. Next up: food shopping and whipping up a fancy dinner! (via) February is American Heart Month, which aims to raise awareness of heart disease, its unfortunate prevalence in our country, and the things people can do to prevent it. A few stats via the CDC about how heart disease affects people in the U.S.: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. 1 out of every 4 deaths is caused by heart ... [Read More]
Cashew Crazed: Chocolate Banana Cashew + Honey Cashew Smoothie Combos
Hi there! It's shaping up to be a nice Friday so far. After getting some work done and having a conference call, I took a break to go for a hike with Harley at the park down the street. It felt good to be outside! Today is a bit cooler and sunny - and by cooler, I mean that it felt like a lower 60 degree temp, because ya know, I've turned into a spoiled San Diegan... Hey, anything between 60-85 degrees is a-okay with me. ;-) Onto food.... I used to shy away from eating things with high amounts of fat, but then I learned to differentiate between ''good" fats (monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and omega-3s) and ''bad" fats (saturated & trans fats). Nowadays I'm not afraid of using a tablespoon of olive oil, and I eat a serving of nuts, avocado, and peanut butter all the ... [Read More]