Unconventionally Me

Like a painting

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:10 -0400

Like a painting

funemployedfitness: Scientific seven minute workout. Do each...

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:50:50 -0400

Scientific seven minute workout. Do each exercise for 30 seconds, with roughly 10 seconds rest in between. Courtesy of the New York TImes. Definitely going to give this a try!

#rulesofalady

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:46 -0400

#rulesofalady

When the man makes brownies :)

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:12:17 -0400

When the man makes brownies :)

theveggieblackboard: EASY HEALTHY VEGAN BLACK QUINOA, BERRY...

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:24:56 -0400

theveggieblackboard:

EASY HEALTHY VEGAN BLACK QUINOA, BERRY AND CHIA SEED ENERGY BAR TOPPED WITH CRANBERRIES AND DARK CHOCOLATE RECIPE

1/2 cup of quinoa

2 tbsp of chia seeds

1 cup of frozen berries

12 dates

1/3 cup dried cranberries

2 bits of dark chocolate

This energy bar is rammed with goodness! Not only is it the quinoa a complete protein, meaning that it contains all of essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize from other sources, but it also has the highest iron content of any grain! Additionally it is rich in essential amino acids and vitamins A, B2 and E and is an excellent gluten free alternative to other grains. I get mine from the wonderful people at Real Foods. The dates and berries are full of vitamins and dietary fibre and keep the whole bar stuck together. And well, the chocolate is a little happiness booster, filled with antioxidants and caffeine to get you pumped up and ready to go :)

And the best point is they are so easy to make! Start off with rinsing the quinoa in cold water, then bring to the boil and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes, drain and set aside to cool (if you have the time, let it cool in the fridge overnight). Next step is the base: throw the chia seeds, berries and dates into the food processor and blend till its a gooey sticky red mess. I like to add apple sauce and vanilla for extra flavor. In a bowl mix most of the dried cranberries with the black quinoa and red mess. Spread the mixture on a sheet of baking paper, it should have a fairly dense consistency. Bake at 190 C/fan 170C/gas 5 for thirty minutes, depending on the thickness of the energy bars. Once crispy, remove from oven and cut into portions. Now’s the time to melt the dark chocolate in a small saucepan and cover each bar liberally, then sprinkle chopped dried cranberries on top while the chocolate is still warm. Let the whole thing cool et voilà! Enjoy as a workout snack, a posh biscuit or a lunchbox snack.

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Wed, 01 May 2013 13:23:43 -0400

th3skinny: If any of you are wondering what my blog is about,...

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:39:45 -0400

th3skinny:

If any of you are wondering what my blog is about, this gif set is the answer.

Undressed Skeleton: Healthy 2 Ingredient Dips, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Cocoa Brownie!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:55:45 -0400

Undressed Skeleton: Healthy 2 Ingredient Dips, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Cocoa Brownie! :

undressedskeleton:

There are so many celebrations in May: Cinco De Mayo, May Day, National Teacher Day, Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and I’m sure millions will be celebrating a graduation day. If you are working towards that bikini bod for the summer, facing all these spring parties can be…

Anniversary enchiladas from my hubby. #love a man who can cook

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:50:53 -0400

Anniversary enchiladas from my hubby. #love a man who can cook

healthylivingforyou: crossfitcandy: We’ve got to shake the...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:14:48 -0400

healthylivingforyou:

crossfitcandy:

We’ve got to shake the notion that fat free is the way to go… I can’t tell you how many egg white omelets I’ve eaten in my life, depriving myself of tons of nutrients. This reblog is dedicated to dreaamlive who asked me if she should be eating yolks - this is one of the best answers I could find. #crossfitcandy

fitnessfoodfabulous:

Egg yolks are good!

Nutrients in a yolk: Egg yolks are jam packed with fat soluble nutrients these include: Vitamins A, D, E, K and carotenoids. These help you boost your immune system, keep your bones, teeth, and skin healthy, reduce the effects of diabetes, and help you reduce the risk of cancer.

Also: Yolks have loads of Zinc, Calcium, Folate and vitamin B12. All of which are super important for you.

But, but, but eggs are full of cholesterol! Cholesterol is needed in the body as it is the building block of hormones, also cholesterol helps repair damaged cells in the body. Cholesterol that comes from processed, super fatty food is bad for you, so don’t go out and eat tons of fried food. When it comes from this incredible egg it is not!

Additionally: Eating only egg whites can cause a biotin deficiency, biotin is the vitamin that gives us strong nails and beautiful hair!

In conclusion: EAT THE WHOLE EGG. It is only 70 calories for one XL egg. It is amazing for you. Tastes great. Now I am not saying go make yourself 20 eggs to make up for your lack of yolky days, but do not be afraid to incorporate into your diet.

I may have reblogged this before, but I’ll happily do it again. I always eat the whole egg unless I’ve already had two or three. If I feel like eating eggs again (especially when everything has gluten in the cafeteria) I get egg whites. That’s the only time I’ll ever get them, though. Whole eggs for the win!

Oh, and to add to the whole cholesterol argument. Cholesterol is a key component of cell membranes because it helps to keep them fluid even at low temperatures. Trust me. You don’t want your membranes to be rigid. So don’t worry about the cholesterol in eggs. You’ll be fine.

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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:50:18 -0400

propaedeuticist: Meteorological Triptych - the only 2 photos...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:49:47 -0400

propaedeuticist:

Meteorological Triptych - the only 2 photos (to date) of a tornado, rainbow and lightning bolt together.

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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:38:12 -0400

the-more-u-know: The Paleo Diet infographic...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:12:08 -0400

the-more-u-know:

The Paleo Diet infographic from DrVita.com shows readers what it would take to eat like a caveman!

For those of you who keep asking yourself, “is there a diet that is right for me?” There are hundreds of diets to pick and choose from. One popular diet is Paleo. Below is Paleo in a nutshell.

The paleo diet, sometimes referred to the caveman diet is based on the diet of ancient humans. Getting nutrients from vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meats, and fish, this diet helps you achieve a healthy and nutritious diet. This infographic helps you understand why the paelo diet is healthy, what foods to eat and avoid, and how it works. Give it a try and see if this diet is right for you.

The design is a good, short explanation of the Paleo Diet, and what it would take eat only natural foods like our ancestors. Intuitively it makes sense, since processed foods and grains are a relatively recent discovery in the history of mankind.

#mandarins

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:02:26 -0400

#mandarins

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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:48:41 -0400

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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:09 -0400

Drink water

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:20:15 -0400

Drink water

polishallthenails: Sparkly nails for New Year’s Eve. Also, how...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:35:44 -0400

polishallthenails:

Sparkly nails for New Year’s Eve. Also, how to cover for when you run out of time to finish a manicure :)

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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:27:46 -0400