Giveaway Announcement and Goldenberry Review

Caramel Vanilla Coconut Almond Latte Oats

(say that 3 times fast)

- 1/2 cup coffee
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond breeze
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 macaroon chocolates
- 1 tsp organic coconut
- 1 tsp almond butter



It was a day full of grains.

Oats for breakfast, brown rice for lunch (Amy's Bowl):



(I also had some coconut Greek yogurt, and 1 piece of cheese).

And then white rice (blech) for dinner, with sweet and sour meatballs.





I have noticed lately that after eating white rice I am hungry about 10 minutes later. What a useless excuse for a food. I won't be buying white rice anymore. It turns into sugar almost instantly in the body and provides very, very little nutrition. Brown rice only from now on (unless of course sushi is involved)!!

Because I was hungry right after dinner, I had an organic grapefruit (very different from a non-organic grapefruit). The texture is different (softer), the taste is different (more flavour, more juice), even the colour is different. My sister-in-law, who is often skeptical of organic food has mentioned that organic apples taste more like apples. It is true. I love an unadulterated, fresh piece of organic produce.



I was reading Jessica's blog this evening and noticed that she was eating Goldenberries. Then I remembered that I have some that the nice people at Navitas Naturals had sent me to try a while back!!

Since Jessica gave them a good review,
I tore the package open and tried a few.
(I am a poet and I didn't know it).



The taste was reminiscent of a raisin, although a seedier, tarter, tangier, much cooler version of a raisin. The seeds give the berries an interesting crunch, and the strong, tangy taste is very appealing. I have been nibbling on these berries all evening!

Incan Golden Berry (Cape Gooseberry) - A superfruit that is native to Brazil, but has spread to Chile in Peru where it thrives. The tiny seeds are full of nutrients, and the berry is high in protein (compared to other berries). They are a good source of Vitamin P (anti-inflamitory, antioxident, antiviral). The berries are also an excellent source of Vitamin A.

Have you tried Goldenberries?

Canadians can find Navitas Naturals products here.

Giveaway Announcement

As mentioned yesterday, in light of my trip to NY (17 days away!!!) I would like to do a NY inspired giveaway. When I think of New Yorkers, I think of busy people running around the city with giant Starbucks cups :-) Hehe. I read a lot of celebrity magazines.

If you want a chance to win a $25 Starbucks Gift Card just leave me a comment. I will choose a winner randomly on Monday 29th.

This giveaway is open to everyone!

BIG Giveaway Announcement

elcome March!

I am declaring March "Get Back on Track Month."

I set some goals for 2010 and I haven't been paying much attention to them over the past couple of months. I was busy enjoying my new found freedom from school and forgot to workout, read books for fun, and do a lot of the other things that I had planned to do when I had more time.

January and February were for recuperating. March is for accomplishing.

Things I want to accomplish in March:

1) Start swimming (I know how to swim, but I want to become a better swimmer).
2) Do some sort of work out 4 - 5 days per week.
3) Try new recipes!
4) Read 2 books for fun (minimum).
5) MAJOR Spring Cleaning (and organize).

I started off this first day of March with a 4km (2.5 mile) jog/ walk DVD. I am registering for my first 5K race which will take place on May 30th!! I am very excited!!

Before I get to my eats, I wanted to let you all know that the winner for the Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion will be chosen tomorrow evening. If you haven't entered yet you still have time!

Breakfast this morning was a lovely bowl of oats:




(1/2 cup coffee, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup oats, 1 T almond butter, 1 T maple flakes, 1 scoop chia seeds).

I packed an Amy's tofu stirfry, an orange and some cheese for lunch:



Dinner was a salad with red peppers, mushrooms, goat cheese, and balsamic dressing:





And some spinach pizza:



GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Open to Canada and US Residents)

I am very excited to be announcing a BIG giveaway, sponsored by CSN Stores. CSN Stores has a bunch of great sites that sell really high quality products ranging from kids furniture and modern home decor, to my favourite - cookware!

To enter the giveaway all you need to do is check out TWO of the sites above and leave me a comment letting me know your dream item from each of the 2 sites.

You can earn an extra entry by:

1) Tweeting about the giveaway with a link to this page (leave me a comment letting me know that you did).
2) Blogging about the giveaway with a link to this page (leave me a comment letting me know that you did).

The WINNER will get to choose a product from the site of their choice up to a value of $40!!

Once the winner is chosen (On March 8th) they will choose the product they want and email me their address with their selection. CSN Stores will mail the product directly to the winner!!!