Monthly Archives: June 2012

Kohlrabi Quest

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Apart from the apricot I had a very macrobiotic breakfast of brown rice which I cooked with arame seaweed last night, plus 2 chopped up fresh apricots, some raisins and pumpkin seeds.  Surprisingly tasty. I was hungry at lunch time … Continue reading →

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A Lesson In Leaves

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Overnight oats for brekkie with almond milk, banana, blueberries and sunflower seed butter. Leftovers for lunch. Sweetcorn risotto and tomato and lentil salad, topped up with celery and cucumber. Something very fresh for supper. Reddy, which is a red veined … Continue reading →

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The Final Jubilee Celebration

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I do like having the time on a weekday morning to make porridge.  Today is the extra bank holiday we have to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.  I did briefly consider going up to London to wave a flag at the … Continue reading →

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Another Jubilee Celebration

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I tried to revert to macrobiotic eating today and started with egg fried rice and vegetables.  I picked 4 types of leaves from the garden: beetroot leaf, broccoli, chard and spinach. I received a package from my favourite on-line health … Continue reading →

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A Jubilee Celebration

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

As well as all the happy memories left over from yesterday, I have a fridge full of treats, including plenty of berries such as these raspberries. A smoothie was the choice for breakfast. Raspberry and Oat Smoothie Ingredients (serves 1) … Continue reading →

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Here One Minute, Gone The Next

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

When I woke up this morning I was happy and sad.  Happy because my sisters and their families were coming for lunch and sad because my lovely girl is going travelling for 6 weeks.  It seems as if she has … Continue reading →

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