Food Fanatics:
Considering that eating is one of my favorite hobbies, and pictures tend to make foods look better than they tastes {sometimes}, I decided to create this tab.
Posted are a variety of different food options, some pretty pictures to catch your attention, and even some recipes I managed to whip together {if I can make them, so can you}.
My dietary restrictions include gluten and dairy, but sometimes it's hard... I'm sure some of you understand the struggle. That being said, the majority of these posts incorporate food that does not affect my tummy; however, there may be some that you see that clearly do some damage internally.
Ingredients: * 1 1/2 bananas * 1 cup almond milk * 1 handful frozen blueberries {organic} * 1 handful organic raspberries {from a local farm} * 2 handfuls frozen strawberries * 3 large pineapple spores {I made this smoothie for three people so proportions will be off if you are just making it for yourself}
Today I knew I had a lot to do, so I decided to make a protein packed smoothie/ shake to hold me over until I had a break. Ingredients: * 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk * 1 organic banana {from a local farmer's market} * 2 tablespoons almond butter * 1 scoop vanilla protein powder {vega is my favorite brand that I have tested out so far}
Ingredients: * 1 cup unsweetened almond milk * 1 1/2 bananas * 3 handfuls spinach * 3 pineapple spores * 2 handfuls carrots * 1 nectarine Topped with chopped up nanners {1/2 banana}
Ingredients: * 1 1/2 bananas * 1 cup almond milk * 1 handful frozen blueberries {organic} * 1 handful organic raspberries {from a local farm} * 2 handfuls frozen strawberries * 3 large pineapple spores {I made this smoothie for three people so proportions will be off if you are just making it for yourself}
Smoothies & Shakes:
A lot of the time, I enjoy testing out different mixtures of fresh fruits, veggies, and milks {typically hemp, coconut, or almond} to create healthy appetite quenchers.
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Pancakes * banana * almond butter * organic rolled oats {I like topped with peaches... and I added organic almond butter too}
Pumpkin Spice Muffins: * Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins mix from Trader Joes Vegan Icing: * organic cashew butter * vanilla * almond yogurt * stevia sweetener
An avocado is an extremely healthy food, full of flavor and nutrients. For extra tang, I like to sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper on it or even squeeze some lemon on it.
Pancakes * banana * almond butter * organic rolled oats {I like topped with peaches... and I added organic almond butter too}
Munchies & Meals:
A person is supposed to eat three meals a day, as well as have a snack between breakfast and lunch, and lunch and dinner.
I try hard not to spoil my meal by keeping my munchies to a minimum and snacking on small {but healthy foods}.
I stay away from starchy and processed foods as much as I can, and stick to the pure and organic foods.
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Location: Santa Monica {California} What I got?: * Petersen's buckwheat pancakes {gluten free // green tea matcha substitute}
Location: Newport Beach {California} What I got: * cauliflower steak {one slice of cauliflower as an appetizer, but the marinade is so flavorful}
Location: Westlake Village, Malibu, and Calabasas Acai bowl on the left: brazillian bowl Acai bowl on the right: dragon bowl {my absolute favorite}
Location: Santa Monica {California} What I got?: * Petersen's buckwheat pancakes {gluten free // green tea matcha substitute}
Eating Out:
When time, and more permits, I love to eat out.
I love to explore and try out new {or hole in the wall} cafes and coffee shops and you can never go wrong with an acai bowl on the beach.
pictured on this blog are foods that I have indulged in both in California and Texas {my two home states}. If you're looking for more locations, check out my travel diary!!
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