Yesterday, after my pancakes had digested, I squished a run into the morning (squished being the operative word). It was 26 minutes long and I was in such a rush to shower and get ready afterwards that I seriously neglected my post-workout stretching. Bad runner! Knowing it would be a mistake to leave without eating first, I whipped this up on my way out the door. I was so friggin’ rushed that in between pulsing the bullet, I was tearing through my closet, jabbing mascara into my lashes, and chucking whatever I could grab… Read more >
Elise
October 6, 2011
nuts, seitan, smoothie, vegan cookies
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If you’re wondering why there have been more giveaway posts and Spain recaps than daily eats lately, it’s because I’ve been doing the fructans challenge phase. And I’m not thrilled with it. At first I was nervous about reintroducing fructans, then I was excited, then I went overboard… I actually started last week, but had such horrible symptoms, I went back to the elimination diet for two days in between, just to allow my body to rest and re-set. I’ll share my reactions and symptoms in more detail at the end (ie once I’ve sorted… Read more >
Elise
October 4, 2011
avocado, big salad, one lucky duck, potatoes, quinoa, raw, seitanFODMAPS
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If there were any title more appropriate, I’d go with it, but this is really just a bunch of pics that have accumulated…and if they help give you ideas on healthy FODMAPS options, great. If not, sorry for this post’s random nature. Two recent recipes inspired this meal: Jenna’s veggie fried rice and Evan’s fried quinoa. I make quinoa in bulk at the beginning of every week. Without fail. Some weeks I make two batches because I go through it so quickly. I use my rice cooker, so it’s a completely mindless activity…as second… Read more >
Elise
October 1, 2011
avocado, butternut squash, chocolate, enjoy life, millet, nutbutter, nuts, oatmeal, one lucky duck, pamela's products, peanut flour, quinoa, seitan, smoothie, squash, tortilla wrap, trader joe's, vegan cookieswork meals
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I have been completely lagging in showing off my work eats. Packing up my food for the hospital is an art form, but it’s one I’ve perfected. Blogging about them, however, takes more time and I’m always exhausted when I get home from 12+ hours on my feet. And of course, there was the unexpected drive down to Newport Beach this weekend…so I’m definitely behind. Not to throw excuses at you, I’m just saying, I have weeks of hospital food stored up. How excited are you!? Ha! Here what’s to follow: on-the-go meals that are… Read more >
Elise
September 29, 2011
avocado, bakery on main, big salad, Candle Cafe, chocolate, glutino, granola, larabar, nuts, oatmeal, potatoes, pumpkin, quinoa, seitan, vegan cookiesFODMAPS, work meals
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Being vegan and monitoring fodmaps is a bit tricky. Without animal meat (or the galactans category, aka beans/legumes), there isn’t much left to provide adequate protein…or so I thought. Here’s the loop-hole: Seitan. “But that’s made with vital wheat gluten!?!” you say. “You can’t have wheat because it has FODMAPS!” First of all, well done, you’ve been paying attention. It’s true that wheat is a no-no due to the fructans in it. However, seitan is made with the gluten in wheat, and is exclusively protein. See the label? No sugar. No fiber. There are no FODMAPS… Read more >
Elise
September 20, 2011
kale, nooch, quinoa, seitan, tahiniFODMAPS
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