Good afternoon friends, Monday I made my second batch of coconut bread and it was much better this time. I used the mini loaf pans and cooked it for 32 mins instead of 40... yummy. I took two slices to work yesterday with a little natural peanut butter and raspberry natures hollow and it was a perfect morning snack. Monday hubby and I made the chocolate cake from Lauren's healthy indulgences blog for my Mom's bday today. I am really hoping that everyone likes it, I had a little nibble last night and today and it was good...fingers crossed everyone. :)
I have noticed that my mood is better now that my tummy is mostly better and I am regular again. I am hoping that the next time I weigh myself the scale will be down. I am really loving the chia seeds and shelled hemp nuts pre-bfc I don't think I would have tried them. They are both a good source of fiber and omega-3's which are needed for overall health, especially heart health. One of the biggest reasons hubby and I want to be healthy is to avoid having heart attacks. His Mom and my Dad have both had heart attacks and we both have family histories of heart disease. I think it is important to think about heart health from an early age.
We all seem to love that coconut bread. I eat it like every day. Being healthy is so important and I never realized that before BC either. I'm glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day :-)
I still have yet to make that chocolate cake - guess it will probably have to wait for my birthday at this rate - I just can't justify making cake 'just because.' Not sure why...
ReplyDeleteMy mood is way better when I'm regular - when I'm not regular it makes me incredibly grumpy. I've gotta have my fiber! I'm missing my chia, but I keep leaving it off my grocery list because I already have fiber sources at home. Can't justify it. LOL.
Is that the cake with the black beans in it? I made that for my son's birthday and they said they preferred it to regular cake! It's really moist and has an almost brownie like taste. The more I do the BFC the more health conscious I'm getting. I never would have thought I'd be using flax seeds, chia seeds, or coconut flour & oil on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really good reason to stay healthy! I am glad you are back to feeling better. I can't wait to hear how everyone likes the chocolate cake. I bet it will be yummy:)
ReplyDeleteTrying new things at 54 years old is kind of cool for me! Keep giving fun ideas!
I am going to have to try that coconut bread I keep reading all the blogs people have written that have tried it. I need to start using my chia seed to get my fiber in and you can put it in almost anything you eat. Happy week to you!
ReplyDeleteI am going to be in the Seattle area next week. Can you tell me what stores you are finding Nature's Hollow jam? Nothing here in Central Oregon (not even at Whole Foods)
ReplyDeleteKatie, you were so good about blogging and you haven't blogged since Monday!
ReplyDeleteI miss your posts!