About Elise
I’m a nurse. An exercise lover. A whole foods connoisseur. A health enthusiast. And I have IBS. No need to cue the sappy violin music yet...
I’ve found that eating a mostly plant-based diet has allowed me to continue to live and love life to the fullest. Although moderation isn’t something I do well, I’m 100% devoted to giving my body pure, wholesome, quality food. Nutritious and delicious, all the time.
Hungry Hungry Hippie is a way for me to share my daily dealings with food, fitness, and everything in between.
Let’s see if I can piece my Saturday together… 2:30 Wake up check clock, go back to sleep 3:00 Wake up, check clock, go back to sleep 4:00 Wake up, check clock, go back to sleep 4:35 Wake up, check clock, go back to sleep 5:13 Alarm goes off…finally this wake up call is for real 5:14 Brush teeth and brush hair slick the afro back into a ponytail 5:20 Get dressed (my scrubs, undies, tank, socks and shoes are always neatly laid out on the chair in the living room so I don’t wake… Read more >
Elise
November 22, 2009
big salad, chickpeas, clean food recipe, clif bar, curry, dried mixed fruit, dried papaya, root veggies, spinach salad
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Mine was fabulous. Kyle may or may not kill me for posting that picture. But it’s worth it. I had to show you all how adorbz my beau is! Getting serenaded while eating an apple/cinnamon dessert on the late night – is there a better way to spend your Friday night? I think not. But back to the AM. Breakfast of champions indeed. I really tested my stomach’s expansion ability with this one. First of all that coffee mug was the size of my head (and I had 2 of ‘em filled to the brim),… Read more >
Elise
November 22, 2009
butternut squash, carob covered raisins, dried mixed fruit, hummus, nuts, oat bran, pumpkin, root veggies
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Fact: I could wash down dirt with foamy coffee and still be happy. Fact: Spending 15 minutes trying to fix a broken toaster can lead you to dark places. Good thing God invented peanut butter for such moments. Fiction: A microwave is just as good as a toaster anyways. Fact: Apples + cinnamon = the perfect fall snack Fiction: Taking a cross-town bus after coffee and fiber loading is a smart idea. Fact: Bathrooms aren’t abundant on the Upper East Side. Fact: In terms of pita pockets, there is no such thing as TOO stuffed…. Read more >
Elise
November 21, 2009
bbq, beans, chickpeas, english muffins, hummus, peanut butter, pitas, potatoes, veggie burger
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Apple, Blog, Coffee that is. As if my hospital-less days would start any other way… Hope you guys liked the froth tutorial. This alphabetical brekkie got me through a tivo-ed Gossip Girl episode (followed by a dance party in my PJs to Lady GaGa) and many many blogs, but eventually I needed a course two. A [me] & goji bowl of deliciousness filled (my tummy’s) void. Shortly after I digested, I threw on some clothes, got my hair did, beautified my face, and hit the road to get some errands done. Runway ready? FO SHO…. Read more >
Elise
November 20, 2009
butternut squash, cereal, hummus, kale, pitas, seaweed, veggie burger, WF fruit and nut bar, WF tofu
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Ok, since a bunch of you have been asking how I get my java all foamy, I decided it was about time for a tutorial. As you can see, it’s a pretty integral part of my AM coffee routine. Being a coffee connoisseur caffeine dependent, I am willing to spend nearly any price to get my fix the EXACT way I like it. The good news: this tool doesn’t cost anywhere near as much as some fancy shmancy espresso machine. Introducing the Caffé Froth by BonJour… It’s such a simple tool to use, and yet,… Read more >
Elise
November 19, 2009
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