Go USA!  What a goal at the last minute!

I’m super excited for Saturday because I’ll be running  the Seattle Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon and then watching the US vs Ghana game post race.  Two of my favorites: running and soccer.  Plus, the weather is supposed to be perfect for running.  Parly sunny and 68-70 degrees.

I received a request from some of you asking me to make another core video.  No problem.  here ya go:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzs9cT0xIe4[/youtube]

Second request asked for recipes.  Hmmm…I have a TON of recipes, however, do not get the idea that I cook.  I love food and love the idea of cooking, but don’t do much of it.  Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, so I do have some breakfast recipes to share that I do and have made myself (even if just once). 

However,  my mom is an excellent and healthy cook.  I’m so fortunate to live only a few miles from her and so, therefore, I”m a beneficiary of her meals on a pretty frequent basis.  She can cook some delicious and easy meals.  In fact, I’ll soon be videoing her and sharing some of her cooking.  The other night she made a meal “spur of the moment” that included prawns, spinach, pine nuts, and garlic.  Simple and Yummy.

In the meantime, here are some of my favorite breakfast recipes:

Protein power breakfast: this is one serving: 10g protein, 30g carb, 340 calories

1 tablespoon flaxseeds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 tablespoon sesame seeds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2tablespoonssunflower  seeds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       1 teaspoon honey                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ½ medium banana, sliced

Grind all seeds together in your coffee grinder. Place seeds in a cereal bowl. Add honey and a small amount of hot water. Mix together and top with sliced bananas. (I once made this for my brother and he told me I eat like a bird with all those seeds)

Mexican Egg Scramble: this is one serving. 14g protein, 30g carbs, 300 calories

• 2 organic eggs, scrambled
• 1/2 cup leftover brown rice
• 1/4 cup black beans
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 avocado diced
• 1/2 cup salsa

Combine rice, beans and seasonings in a skillet; cook over medium heat.

In separate skillet, prepare eggs however you desire

When eggs are finished and rice and beans are warm, serve together on a plate. Top with avocados and salsa

Breakfast Smoothie: 20g protein, 40g carbs, 375 calories

• 2 tablespoons protein powder ( I use a brand called Whey Factor, chocolate flavor)
• 1/2 cup organic fresh berries (or frozen)
• 1.5 cups soy, almond, or rice milk

Place all ingredients in blender and blend to desired thickness and consistency.

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