Monday, March 4, 2013

New Favorite Cereal: Barbara's High Fiber Cereal

With a whopping 14 grams of fiber in each serving, this cereal is as filling as it is tasty all the while supplying you with over 50% of of your daily fiber needs. It is low in fat and sodium, a good source of iron and its vegan.

I prepare mine with fresh blueberries (organic), cinnamon, coconut milk, and a drop of honey.

I also add cinnamon, honey, and blueberries to my greek yogurt.
Veganic: Vegan and Organic

Although I am no longer a vegan, I tried it for sixth months a couple of years ago ( I missed yogurt!), I was intrigued by the purple package of One Degree Organic Foods Lentil Grain Bread that caught my eye at my local health food store last week. The bread contains high levels of both protein and fiber, which are both essential to maintaining a healthy weight and which are often not found in bread.
This bread taste a little bit more nutty than its distant whole wheat relative, but I found it be an even better compliment to hummus and avocado sammies.

I look forward to trying the Sesame Sunflower Bread next time.
Crazy for Coconut

I've recently started added more coconut drinks into my diet. I couldn't be happier.

Constantly on the go, I attempt to drink as much water as I can but I don't always make it to the recommended eight glasses. I tend to reach for coffee during the day just to stay abreast with my busy schedule.

I've started adding coconut water and coconut milk to my diet in an attempt to rehydrate. It's definitely refreshing and I enjoy the mildly nutty taste. I appreciate the large amount of potassium (equivalent to that of four bananas--which I don't often eat) which aids in building muscle and balancing your bodies pH levels. I find it a satisfying way to cap off my dinner.

Coconut milk has most recently replaced almond milk in my morning cereal, although don't get me wrong, I am still a fan of almond milk. I appreciate the fiber, which helps you to feel fuller faster (which also aids in weight management), as well as the copper levels (promotes skin elasticity aka youthful looking skin) and the fact that it helps prevent anemia (common in women).