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WIAW #38

02 Wednesday Jan 2013

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on January 1, 2013


 
Happy 2013 and Happy What I Ate Wednesday!  I am sharing my meals from last Sunday. We have been having a cold snap, for southern California. We have been waking up to frozen grass, frost on the rooftops and I even had ice on my wind shield. I know if you live somewhere where it snows this is nothing but for us this is really something. 🙂  I hope you enjoy my day.  Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the WIAW.

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This is what I ate:

Breakfast (6:30am)

I started the day with coffee, in my new mug I received as a Christmas gift. And my husband made scrambled eggs with herbs and cheese and chicken sausages.

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Lunch (1:00pm)

A deconstructed stuffed cabbage casserole. It is not very pretty but it is really tasty.

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Dinner (6:00pm)

We had prime rib with cream spinach and au gratin potatoes.

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Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals! 

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WIAW #37

26 Wednesday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 26, 2012


Merry Christmas and Happy What I Ate Wednesday!  I am sharing my meals from last Saturday. This Saturday, we ran lots of errands, so all my meals we on the run. I hope you enjoy my day.  Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the WIAW.

This is what I ate:

Breakfast (6:30am)

I started the day with coffee and scrambled eggs with cheese and avocado.

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Lunch (1:00pm)

A chicken breast I made the day before.

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Dinner (6:00pm)

We stopped for a quick meal at Whittier Peruvian and I had my favorite dish Lomo Saltado.

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Dessert (7:00pm)

Homemade red velvet cupcake. 🙂

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Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals! 

You are Cordially Invited to Jenmi Jenmi’s First Year Anniversary Party.  

Our party will start January 28th and run through February 1st. We will be celebrating for 5 days, each day will feature a different post-sharing theme to enhance and help our “Fresh Start.” Since our anniversary coincides with the New Years celebration our theme will be “Fresh Start.” Jenmi Jenmi will be sharing recipes, hints, tips, foods, exercises and advice on how to maintain our healthy “Fresh Start; all year long.”

 If you are interested in participating with a guest post, contact us for details!

Come share in all the fun!

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The Health Benefits of Ginger

23 Sunday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 22, 2012
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Fresh ginger is one of my favorite culinary delights. Ginger is so tasty in so many different types of dishes from sweet to savory. Ginger is an incredible herb that you can feel good about eating because it is so full of health benefits.

Ginger has been used by traditional Indian and Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Ginger contains anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-oxidant and contains a small amount of analgesic properties.

Benefits:

  • Acts as an antihistamine and aids in the treatment of allergies.
  • Strengthens the immune system.
  • Helps to prevent and treat nausea and motion sickness.
  • Reduces arthritis caused by joint pain.
  • Improves digestion by increasing absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients.
  • Clears throat and nasal congestion
  • Prevents and treats ulcers by inhibiting the bacteria H. pylori.
  • Effective against E. coli induced diarrhea.
  • Helps to prevent or treat diabetes by lowering blood sugar, cholesterol, blood fats and protect nerves.
  • Increases appetite.
  • Helps to reduce gas.
  • Improves mood and reduces stress.

These are just a few of the many benefits of ginger. Ginger is a great addition to many dishes but an easy way to add ginger to your diet is to make a tea with ginger.  Add a tablespoon of peeled, sliced ginger to boiling water and flavor with fresh lemon and honey. Or go ahead and have that piece of gingerbread.

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WIAW #36

19 Wednesday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 19, 2012 

 

Hello Everyone. Happy What I Ate Wednesday!  I am sharing my meals from last Sunday. This day, I was busy preparing for finals so all my meals were at home. Today I have my last final, I can’t remember ever having final this late in the year. Tonight I will be celebrating! 🙂 Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the WIAW.

This is what I ate:

Breakfast (6:30am)

I started the day with coffee and it was so good I almost forgot to take a picture. My husband made me a couple of poached eggs with a little cheese.

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Lunch (1:00pm)

I pick-up these sandwiches about once a week from a Japanese bakery in Tustin called Cream Pan. I love these simple finger sandwiches, they come boxed with four different sandwiches; turkey, tuna, egg salad and ham. Also, I had some homemade broccoli soup that I made earlier in the week.

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Dinner (6:00pm)

I took a break from studying to make dinner. Pea and pancetta pasta, good old comfort food.

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Dessert (7:00pm)

I had one of the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had. A friend of mine has a cinnamon roll business, Susie’s Sinnamon Rolls. And she surprised me by sending me a dozen, I am so lucky!  Yum! 🙂

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Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals! 

You are Cordially Invited to Jenmi Jenmi’s First Year Anniversary Party.  

Our party will start January 28th and run through February 1st. We will be celebrating for 5 days, each day will feature a different post-sharing theme to enhance and help our “Fresh Start.” Since our anniversary coincides with the New Years celebration our theme will be “Fresh Start.” Jenmi Jenmi will be sharing recipes, hints, tips, foods, exercises and advice on how to maintain our healthy “Fresh Start; all year long.”

 If you are interested in participating with a guest post, contact us for details!

Come share in all the fun!

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Food Trends for 2013

17 Monday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 17, 2012

Americans are looking to make smarter choices when cooking and shopping. Many of the 2013 food trends reflex the changes in attitude.

These are some of the trends in food to look for in 2013

1. Cooking With Tea, in sweet and savory dishes.

 

2. Boozy Desserts, simple desserts are being reinvented for mature taste.

 

3. Popcorn, a popped whole grain can be sweet or savory.

 

4. Better Burger Buns, look for more variety.

Source: allrecipes.com via Jenn on Pinterest

 

5. Sour Flavors, moving beyond sweet, salty and creamy. Look for pickled vegetables and a kimchi to be used in unexpected ways.

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6. Ramen, gone are the MSG filled packaged soup. This flavorful Japanese staple will grow in popularity.

Source: delish.com via Carla on Pinterest

 

7. Vegetables Becoming the Star of the Meal, the popularity of meatless meals will continue to grow.

Source: bhg.com via Kathy on Pinterest

 

8. Ancient Grains as Snacks; look for quinoa, amaranth and more to show up in the snack section of your local market.

 

9. Powdered Alternatives to Popular Health Trends, such as powdered coconut water that could be added to smoothie and powdered chia seeds that could be used to replace flour in baked goods or it could be sprinkled over cereal or yogurt.

Source: amazon.com via Jennifers on Pinterest

 

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WIAW #35

12 Wednesday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 12, 2012

Hello Everyone. Happy What I Ate Wednesday!  I am sharing my meals from last Sunday. This day was busy, I attended a Christmas party and I forgot my camera so I apologize for the terrible pictures. Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the WIAW.

This is what I ate:

Breakfast (6:30am)

I started the day with coffee from our local Starbuck’s. The baristas are so sweet, Sarah left a message on my cup. 🙂 Followed by an apple before my usual Sunday hike.

AM Snacks (10:30am)

Susan’s Sweet and Salty Pecans. Yum! (Recipe here)

Lunch (1:00pm)

A Christmas party at the Queen Mary. A group of four of us went to together and we all won a prize, how lucky are we.

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The ballroom.

Lunch

Dessert

 Candies, I won. 🙂

Jennifer (the RD) after she won a TV. 🙂

Jennifer’s new TV.

Dinner (6:00pm)

Taco pie with avocado. Recipe here.

Dessert (7:00pm)

Homemade hot chocolate with homemade marshmallow fluff. Yum!

Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals! 

 

You are cordially invited to Jenmi Jenmi’s  First year Anniversary party.  

Our party will start January 7th and run through January 11th. We will be celebrating for 5 days, each day will feature a different post-sharing theme to enhance and help our “Fresh Start.” Since our anniversary coincides with the New Years celebration our theme will be “Fresh Start.” Jenmi Jenmi will be sharing recipes, hints, tips, foods, exercises and advice on how to maintain our healthy “Fresh Start; all year long.”
 

If you are interested in participating with a guest post, contact us for details!

Come share in all the fun!


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Exercising With Your Dog

11 Tuesday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the RD) on December 10, 2012

Please meet friend of the blog, Shri Patel.  She is a 3 year old healthy and physically active dog.  Her family makes sure that she is properly exercised and loves getting on that treadmill!  🙂

Unfortunately, many dogs do not get the appropriate amount of exercise.  Approximately 35% of pets are considered overweight. Like humans, this can lead to chronic health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.

Before starting an exercise regimen, it is a good idea to ask your vet a few questions.  Many dogs have breed specific restrictions/limitations.  Here are some questions to ask:

  • What is the appropriate amount of exercise my dog should be getting?
  • Are there any breed specific limitations my dog may have such as heat intolerance or joint problems?
  • Do I live in an area that may be too hot or too cold to be outdoors all year round?
  • Are there any other precautions I should consider?

Here are some exercise ideas for your dog:

  • play fetch
  • take your dog for a swim
  • go for a jog or walk with your dog
  • have your dog participate in agility training
  • try slowly getting your dog used to the treadmill…like Shri!  🙂 (must be careful to constantly supervise your dog)

Have a great time exercising with your dogs!!!!!

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The Health Benefits of Vitamin C

08 Saturday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 7, 2012

 

As a water-soluble vitamin, vitamin C is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing disease. The body does not produce water-soluble vitamins; they must be obtained through diet. The recommended daily intake of vitamin C recommended by the Institute of Medicine for adult women is 75 milligrams and for adult males 90 milligrams.

Vitamin C has many benefits, such as growth and repair of tissue such as skin, bone, cartilage, muscle, blood vessels and aids in wound healing. Also, it is a highly effective antioxidant helping to block damage caused by free radicals. In addition, vitamin C helps to prevent heart disease by cleaning arteries and enables healthy blood flow. And contributes to mood elevation and plays a critical role in brain function. Moreover, studies have shown that increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables have been associated with a reduced risk of most types of cancer. Vitamin C also reduces the severity of cataracts and is helpful in the prevention of gout. Lastly, vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron.

Vitamin C is essential to good health, working foods containing it is easy and tasty. Fruits and vegetables are the richest natural sources of vitamin C.

Fruits containing a high source of vitamin C:

  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cranberries
  • Guava
  • Kiwi
  • Mango
  • Papaya
  • Pineapple
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries

Vegetables containing a high source of vitamin C:

  • Bell Peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Cauliflower
  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Tomatoes

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WIAW #34

05 Wednesday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 5, 2012


Hello Everyone. Happy What I Ate Wednesday!  I am sharing my meals from last Saturday. Finals are quickly approaching so my weekends are very low key. I hope you enjoy my day. Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the WIAW.

This is what I ate:

Breakfast (7:30am)

I started the day with coffee, before heading out for breakfast. We went to Euro Pane in Pasadena and I had my favorite Egg Salad Sandwich. What a treat. 🙂

Lunch (11:45am)

Homemade french onion soup.

PM Snacks (2:00pm)

Beer bread and kale.

 

Dinner (5:30pm)

Taco pie with avocado.

Dessert (6:30pm)

I wanted something sweet badly and I was inspired by Shannon at Healthiful Balances Banana Bread Cookies. At the moment, I am working on cleaning out my over flowing pantry, so I wanted to work with what I had. I sort of experimented with bananas, almond meal, sunflower butter, vanilla, baking soda and chocolate chips. My cookies ended up tasting great but looking terrible because they came out of the oven green. After some research,  I found baking soda or powder react with the chlorophyll in the sunflower butter turning the cookies green. 🙂

Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals! 

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5 Reasons Soup Is Good For You

03 Monday Dec 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 3, 2012

 

Homemade soup makes a quick, easy, nutritious and a hot filling meal. With a little creativity the possibilities of soup varieties are endless. Making soup can be a good way to use up leftovers or cleaning our your pantry. Best of all, soup is an excellent way to work more vegetable into your diet.

  1. Broth-based soups are low in fat and calories helping with weight control.
  2. Soups create a feeling of fullness helping with appetite control.
  3. Soups that are full of vegetables offer an immune system boost.
  4. Soups warming energy is comforting.
  5. A large pot of soup is very cost-effective. One pot provide several meals and you only need to clean the kitchen once.

So get creative and cook up some soup.

 Here are a few ideas: 

The best minestrone soup I have ever had!  Recipe here.

 White Bean & Mushroom Soup Recipe Here

Do you have a favorite soup recipe?

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