I had work the past two days, so this may get a bit repetitive…packed lunches as always.
Dried fruit, Larabar, Clif bar, dried fruit & nuts (?), hummus, raw salad, apple. Read on for the deets.
Lately I’ve been trying to branch out and dabble in the raw/food combining world, and I have to say, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how positive the results have been. Even though I have proclaimed myself anti-nuts in the past and vehemently refused to budge on the issue, for some reason I have been on a nut kick lately. Why not go with it, right? So on that note, I figured how about I test out a few Larabar flavors. They’re been blogger favorites for as long as I’ve been in this community (hello staying power!) and yet, I’ve only ever had the Apple Pie before because, well, all Larabars have nuts (sigh). Anyways, this past weekend I basically spent 2 hours in Whole Foods trying to find the most introductory flavors possible. Baby steps right?
Well, the coconut cream pie flavor did NOT disappoint! It tasted just like the coconut date rolls I used to eat (by the pound) for dessert. Dates and coconut are two of my favorite foods, and their synergistic effect does wonders for my taste buds, so naturally this was a good choice to segue into the world of cashews and almonds. Larabar, I’m officially a convert!!
Also, as per food combining rules, dried fruit and nuts are a fabulous duo, so my tummy was happy in many ways 🙂
I had the Larabar as a mid-morning snack, so by the time I was able to get away for lunch I was hangry (and my stomach was ready for a new food group). Enter bombass salad. Veggies are neutral, so it was all good in the hood.
Did I mention I opted out of my regular second cup of coffee? Whoa, who AM I? Don’t worry K, I’m sure this isn’t a permanent thing…
Anyways, I made it all the way to 5 without hunger hitting, and then I was ready for my apple. Eating fruit all by itself may just change my life.
I got off work promptly at 7:15 and snacked on the dried goji berries, raw cashews, and raw almonds on the subway ride home.
By the time I got home I wasn’t starving, so I took my time and prepared a yum (although repetitive) dinner.
Look famil? The good news is that I used up the rest of the water lettuce, so you won’t have to endure the same old photos for at least another week day.
I just can’t help it. I’m in a ridic avocado phase. This guacamole was very similar to the one I made the other night, except the broccoli slaw was freshly made, and there were no carrots. It was perfect.
The night ended with a beautiful Trilogy Kombucha.
After I packed my lunch and laid my scrubs out, I hit the sack.
The next day’s lunch was similar, but instead of a Larabar, I tried another new raw treat.
A Figtastic Bar by Lydia’s Organics. Pricey – yes, tasty – not so much…apparently when I was examining all the delicious ingredients I overlooked the side that said “grainless, gluten, sugar & oil free.” Hmmm…
I’m sorry to say, it was NOT figtastic. First of all, I didn’t taste even a hint of figs. Secondly, agave nectar is all well and good, but how much did they use? A microgram? It was seriously lacking in the sweets department. Come to think of it, it was seriously lacking in the flavor department, too. I still ate the whole thing, it may taste like cardboard, but it cost $2.99 and I’m not Ivanka Trump.
It held me over until lunch, so it wasn’t a total loss.
Other newcomers to the hippie lunch scene were the raw sprouted chickpeas in the salad, as well as the raw cashew/almond/raisin mix. Other than that, it was the same old same old.
I am amazed at how effective a few simple changes in my daily eats have been (who knew following food combining rules could elicit such rewarding results). Raw is rocking my world…and I never would have known about it at all, had Gena not wrote this wonderful introductory post.
Can I get an Amen?
I arrived home from work and made myself ANOTHER heaping bowl of guacamole. Addicted much?
Instead of water lettuce, I used romaine, which has about 1% more value nutritionally speaking.
The massive wedges worked very well as scoopers. NOM.
After digesting and showering, I decided dessert was a must.
Raw nuts (cashews & almonds) and raisins. Kyle started swooping on my bowl, so I re-filled and we split round two while watching a fatty Curb Your Enthusiasm marathon. I have the weekend off, and we are going to a Yankees game tomorrow, so I am going to say adios for now. Happy weekend blog loves.
AMEN!
I love the word “anti-nuts.”
And I love “Curb.” We have every episode on DVD.
I am a recent Lara convert too- the PBJ tastes just like the filling of a PBJ sandwich…best flavour. Just tried coconut one and liked that too- think I will like them all?
Have a fab Saturday!
No second cup of coffee?! I can’t imagine that 😉 I support your raw explorations 🙂 Had no idea you were anti-nut in the past…is that a flavor or nutritional thing? Just curious 😉
Have a great weekend!
the anti-nut policy wasnt really due to either…i had the flu when i was young (prime food shaping years) and puked for days and days…almonds made up the majority of it, so even though there is no logic in it, i have always ALWAYS associate nuts with vomit. this is why peanut butter is ok, but i avoid anything resembling actual nuts. in the past its been a major criteria for my bar purchases. i still havent touched walnuts since i was 4 though, and i dont think that will ever change. but nuts are such healthy and easy on the go snacks, ive been working on tolerating them for a while now.
Your salads/guacamole do look extremely tasty. I myself am obsessed with avocados right now I cant get enough, I eat them everyday! Thanks for the review on the figtastic bar I was actually going to buy my mom a few for her birthday treats but they were a bit expensive so i was holding back. Im so glad i did! 🙂
Michal
That is THE best Lara out there in my opinion! Glad you liked it 🙂
Funny you should talk about skipping the 2nd cup because as I type this, there is NO coffee in my house. I need to go shopping STAT!
The ONLY Lydia’s products that I recommend are the Luna Nori crackers and Italian crackers – go for those! 🙂
I am beyond obsessed with avocados right now too!!!!
Honestly I could live off of avocados and dates, and be completely, utterly happy.
The funny thing is that 2 months ago, my 2 “desert island” foods would have been cheese and chocolate, so this is quite a change for me!
I totally bought ED&BV for that cookie recipe too. I actually don’t think I’ve made anything else from the book – though there are def. lots of yummy looking things.
Last time I checked, my new toilet doesn’t have a seat. It’s getting replace for sure, but seriously, what’s up with these NY apts?!
yay for nuts and yankees! hope you have fun at the game 🙂 I’m jel you get to see Andy pitch!
mm if you like the Apple Pie flav, Gingersnap is along the same lines ish. not as good but still good. Coconut Cream Pie is a GREAT flavor.
I used to HATE Larabars… when the company sent me a box, I gave most of them away! Too bad, because now I love them.
Are you allergic to all nuts?
Who ARE you?! Nuts? Daily? And raw ones at that?! I seriously need you to teach me how to enjoy them…I just can’t for whatever reason! Any tips?!?
And, do you make your own broccoli slaw?! I am totally impressed! How do you get it so “slaw-like” (yeah–I made it up) and thin?
Courtney
This post made me laugh… particularly your review of the Figtastic bar. My exhausted state can’t be helping… 😉
I don’t like nuts either — I actually think Larabars should come nut-free too! But I eat them anyway.
I want to go to a Yankees game too! :p
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i think repetitive eats can sometimes be the best because you know they are DELICIOUS or you wouldnt eat them over and over, right?? love the mass amounts of guac.. mmm nothing better! and dont you love those little containers of tribe hummus? so convenient!
Look at u gettin all crazy and eating nuts 😀 Love the fridge peek, dinner at Gena’s…and Kyle’s gourmet skillz!!
Ow- I’m out of avocados and your guac is looking wayyyy too tasty. You weren’t a nut fan? that is craziness! I’m glad you’ve found a new love for the laras- they are totally fabulous.
I am an avocado hoe lately too…I am so happy the blog world stopped being afraid of them and get on da guac lovin’ bandwagon.
My new favoritest bar is the choco covered amazing green one!!! HOLY SHIIIZZZ it has broccoli in it…and tastes incredible. Have you tried? It might not work in da food combining thing but they could be worth a few nutz and shiz.
LOVE
Girl, that is TOO cool you’re a Drexel alum. Were you down by 30th street or up at the Med School in G-town/East Falls? That’s totally my ‘hood! Gah, I miss it heaps. You still there?
Sweetie, I am so psyched that combining has been useful! Hooray!
And yum, your guac looks better than mine.
nope…in NYC now. but i lived in center city (15th/vine) area…close to whole foods, obvs 🙂
not possible, but thanks!
Coconut Cream Pie Laras are the shizzz. That and the chocolate coconut chew are my faves.
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