Just Call Me Grandma

Hey chickadees, sorry I went missing and didn't post. I have been working all week and was exhausted. I just wasn't feelin' it. I also need something new on the blog...something fun, but I have now idea what yet.


Last night I went to the Chiropractor for the first time. My dad got a free coupon for a massage and consultation with the doctor and since he was working then, I got to go instead. I just told them about my lower back pains and neck pains and then the doctor took some x-rays. I was told to come in the next day (today) to discuss treatment and if they can help relieve some of the pain. Then I got my first massage....it was so nice! I could feel the kinks being worked out and I feel so much better. Today, I went back to see what was causing my pains. First off, my right hip is tilted higher than my left. This is causing my spine to curve to the side. Then, she showed me a picture of my neck. It had almost no curve to it and the discs were pretty spaced out. She wants to have me come in 3x per week for 8 weeks to get it fixed. I don't think I will though. I know its important but I just don't have the time or money to do that right now. Maybe sometime soon. It was comforting to hear that they could help me though. I feel like such an old lady with back problems...just get me my cane and diapers now guys.


On Wednesday I took a break from the normal Green Smoothie and made some Vanilla Protein Oats.
-1/2 cup oats + 1 cup water
-2 tbsp chia seeds
-1 scoop Sun Warrior Vanilla Protein
-large scoop Once Again Omega-3 Peanut Butter
I won the peanut butter through An Apple a Day's giveaway and I am so glad I did! It had the consistency of Almond Butter, creamy with a little grittiness. It was roasted perfectly and I love the fact that is has tons of healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids in it.
For lunch I made a batch of Gena's famous Guacamole. Avocados are a favorite of mine to eat during lunch because the seem to give me the most energy. Perfect for when I'm working.

On Thursday I made some Juice. I used

-1 beet

-2 apples

-1/2 a cucumber

-butter lettuce

While I wanted to like it...I don't think I'm a juice person. First it was too bitter so I added another apple. Then it was too sweet. Maybe I just need to try a different recipe.

Since the juice didn't work out, I made a bowl of Granola using this bar (I received in my b-day package). It was SO GOOD! I loved the crunchy clusters of whole nuts and the sweet, chewy blueberries. It was very filling too, which I didn't expect without the addition of a nut butter ;)

I wanted to incorporate more avocado into my lunch so I made another batch of Creamy Zucchini Noodles. This time I skipped out on all the spices and just added lemon. For variety, I threw in chopped cucumbers and radishes from the farmer's market. It was fresh, simple, and very tasty.

When I got home from work I saw a little package on the back porch. What could it be?!

Samples from Amazing Grass! I've been hearing very mixed reviews on the stuff and just wanted to try it out myself. I haven't tried any of the smoothie mixes (planning on that tomorrow!), but I did take a bite out of each flavor of the bars.

Whole Food Energy Bar-this bar wasn't inedible but not very good. It was good at first bite but had a very strange aftertaste. I'm not sure if it was the peppermint or any other ingredient but I didn't finish it. The bar also had a very high sugar content, which I hate. I know they are natural sources and its necessary to cover up the green taste...but it was way too high for me.

Chocolate Whole Food Energy Bar-this one I actually liked. It had a nice, smooth chocolaty coating on the outside and a sweet (sort of green-y) taste on the inside. I don't think I would buy the bar but I will finish the rest of it. Again, too high of a sugar content.

I think I am drawn to these products because of all the greens. Its an easy way to fit more in to your diet if you are on the go or just don't like greens as is. Hopefully the smoothie mixes will be better.

I also got another birthday present in the mail (17 more days!!!) from the lovely JB. I love how she decorated the box with Bloo + Sweet Potato =)

Inside was a wonderful selection of bars and an Eco Lips lip balm (which is all vegan = Love!). The 2 bigger bars were from Lydia's Organics (a company I have never heard of) and came in Cacao Crunch and Tropical Mango. I also received a Key Lime Pie Larabar, a flavor I think almost everyone adores! Thank you so much JB! You are such a sweetheart!

With a Green Smoothie alongside...

I tried out the first bar that caught my eye. The Tropical Mango bar. With Pbu for dipping (made with Once Again PB), I enjoyed this rather hard bar (TWSS!), and loved the tropical flavors.

More Newman's Own Organics Reviews:

Dried Apples-These are so moist and chewy with the perfect amount of sweet. I would buy these from the store to have on hand regularly.

Dried Prunes-Soft and juicy, but a weird aftertaste. The Sunsweet One's taste much better.

Dried Cranberries-Too sweet! The sugar is completely overpowering the tartness of the cranberry. I felt like I was eating another type of berry or something. Good for people who don't like tart flavors though.

Soy Crisps-I actually gave these to my cousin who is learning to eat healthier. She LOVED them! She said they were light and crispy with the perfect amount of flavor in each bite. I hope she can find them where she lives!

Fig Newmans-My dad loves these types of cookies so I was glad to give him a healthier version. He typically won't try anything "healthy" so to see him eating these until they were gone made me happy.

Hermits-I was expecting a bigger cookie but after eating one I realized it wasn't needed. These squares are the perfect after dinner treat.

I followed this link when I saw it on The Broccoli Hut and have been addicted ever since. If you watch the Food Network, you will laugh hysterically at this website! So funny! Enjoy your night everyone xoxo.