"Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as necessity." Voltaire
After eating all meals in a restaurant for two days and then weekend gatherings at friends' made me feel bloated. I felt as if my waistline has expanded in 4 days and pants suddenly feel tight. However hard I try to make good choices while eating out, I would still experience that uncomfortable overstuffed feeling. My husband said we often forget that we are aging and our metabolism is slowing down. We need more exercise and less calories. He suggested I should exercise regularly. I walk 4 times a week and go for exercise class occasionally. I know I wrote I loved Zumba but it will start in October. It is very difficult to maintain a routine for exercise. I decided if I am not exercising vigorously at least I can try nourish myself (and my family) with healthy well balanced (preferably light) meals for two days in a week and see how that works.
On Monday we had Oat meal for breakfast and dinner was Quinoa salad. About lunch I will write tomorrow in detail. My internet connection is out because my daughter is painting the room and she has taped the internet socket and plug socket. I will look for the extension when I go home. I am completing this post from my husband's office computer.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a very healthy grain containing wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Oatmeal absorb more liquid which slows down the digestive process and feel full for longer period.
You can experiment with your flavour in oatmeal as your heart desires. Add fresh fruits, dry fruits or chopped nuts. To sweeten it, add maple syrup, brown sugar or honey. You sure can add jam or any fruit preserve for kids to make it more fruity.
Ingredients: 1cup gluten free rolled oats, 1&1/2 cup water, 1&1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup raisins, 3/4 chopped apple, 2&1/2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Method: Toast slivered almonds in oven. Combine oats, milk and water in a saucepan. Bring it to boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered about 5 minutes. Stir at regular intervals. Cook until mixture thickens. Peel, core and chop apple. Add chopped apple, maple syrup and raisins to the cooked oatmeal. Serve in bowls garnishing with cinnamon and toasted slivered almonds.
After eating all meals in a restaurant for two days and then weekend gatherings at friends' made me feel bloated. I felt as if my waistline has expanded in 4 days and pants suddenly feel tight. However hard I try to make good choices while eating out, I would still experience that uncomfortable overstuffed feeling. My husband said we often forget that we are aging and our metabolism is slowing down. We need more exercise and less calories. He suggested I should exercise regularly. I walk 4 times a week and go for exercise class occasionally. I know I wrote I loved Zumba but it will start in October. It is very difficult to maintain a routine for exercise. I decided if I am not exercising vigorously at least I can try nourish myself (and my family) with healthy well balanced (preferably light) meals for two days in a week and see how that works.
On Monday we had Oat meal for breakfast and dinner was Quinoa salad. About lunch I will write tomorrow in detail. My internet connection is out because my daughter is painting the room and she has taped the internet socket and plug socket. I will look for the extension when I go home. I am completing this post from my husband's office computer.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a very healthy grain containing wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Oatmeal absorb more liquid which slows down the digestive process and feel full for longer period.
You can experiment with your flavour in oatmeal as your heart desires. Add fresh fruits, dry fruits or chopped nuts. To sweeten it, add maple syrup, brown sugar or honey. You sure can add jam or any fruit preserve for kids to make it more fruity.
Ingredients: 1cup gluten free rolled oats, 1&1/2 cup water, 1&1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup raisins, 3/4 chopped apple, 2&1/2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Method: Toast slivered almonds in oven. Combine oats, milk and water in a saucepan. Bring it to boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered about 5 minutes. Stir at regular intervals. Cook until mixture thickens. Peel, core and chop apple. Add chopped apple, maple syrup and raisins to the cooked oatmeal. Serve in bowls garnishing with cinnamon and toasted slivered almonds.
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